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Nissan Patrol
upgraded for 2018
By EWAN KENNEDY NISSAN Patrol has a new look and a variety of enhancements to make it even more attractive to large 4WD / SUV buyers. The Patrol’s front has a new grille with horizontal metallic bars, and revised foglamp housings. A new design of 18inch alloy wheels is aimed at giving it a more premium look. Inside, the Patrol range gets an updated infotainment system with a multi-touch panel that’s now more intuitive. There are now two USB charging points at the rear of the centre console. The range-topping Patrol Ti-L has larger 8.0-inch screens built into the back of the front seat head rests. As standard equipment across the range, Nissan Patrol continues to have Satellite Navigation with 3D mapping and an 8.0-inch integrated colour display with touchscreen. There’s a Bluetooth hands free phone system with steering wheel controls. Twice the number of front and rear sensors ensure parking is easier. A handy feature because Patrol is a huge vehicle designed very much for the American market and can be a handful at times in Australian carparks. The Nissan Patrol has a large 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine that’s unchanged from the superseded Patrol. It produces 298 kW of power at 5800 rpm, and 560Nm
„ FACELIFTED: Patrol pictured here is the USA model, the Nissan Armada; Australian models will have a different grille when it reaches us before the end of the year. of torque at a very high 4000 rpm. A seven-speed automatic with manual mode can be used in Auto, 4-high and 4-low capabilities. Hydraulic Body Motion Control (HBMC) suspension system, provides the driver
and occupants with a comfortable ride and handling experience on all surfaces. Facelifted Patrol will reach Australia before the end of the year. Pictured here is the USA model, called the Nissan Armada. There are no shots of Australian
Holden Trax LTZ
an enticing option
„ From page 1 Our top-of-the-range LTZ was suitably well equipped given that you do have to part with more than $30,000. In addition to the standard niceties you also get keyless entry with push-button start, 18-inch alloys, digital radio, Bluetooth and voice activation connectivity, reverse camera with rear parking sensors, heated front seats and very useful safety inclusions. Holden’s updated MyLink infotainment system with a 7.0-inch colour screen has smartphone mirroring for both Apple and Android devices, which means that the conveniences of your phone are up on screen for you to enjoy. The touchscreen is easy to navigate and the sound and graphics seem better than the previous model too. It is super easy to pair your device and the Siri-based voice control is pretty reliable. The 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol that powered our Trax LTZ can be found across the Trax range. It offers up a handy 103kW of power and 200Nm of torque and is paired with a competent six-speed automatic that delivers power to the front wheels. The entry-level LS comes with a 1.8-litre QRQ WXUER IRXU F\OLQGHU DQG ² YH VSHHG manual gearbox. 7KH 7UD[ KDV D ² YH VWDU $1&$3 UDWLQJ with a number of active and passive safety features including six airbags, hill-start assist, reverse camera with rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring DQG UHDU FURVV WUDI² F DOHUW No autonomous emergency braking though which is a shame. With steering and suspension tuned for Australian conditions, you would expect
Patrols yet, Nissan Australia says ours will have a different grille. Pricing has been announced with the Patrol Ti selling for $71,990 and the Ti-L for $88,990. On-road costs need to be added.
At a Glance NOTE: THESE PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT OR DEALER DELIVERY CHARGES. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL HOLDEN DEALER FOR DRIVEAWAY PRICES.
Holden Trax LTZ: $30,490 (plus on-road costs) Engine: 1.4-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol
Output: 103kW at 4900rpm and 200Nm at 1850rpm
Transmission: Six-speed automatic, FWD
Fuel: 6.7L/100km (ADR Combined)
Warranty: Three years 100,000 kilometres
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„TWEAKED: Welcome improvements have been made on the latest Trax. the Trax to deliver a decent enough drive and to its credit it doesn’t stray too far from script. The lusty 1.4-litre does well to move the Trax’s 1390kg weight with the strain not showing until it is really pushed to pick up speed quickly. The ride itself is a ELW RQ WKH ² UPLVK VLGH ZKLFK PHDQV \RX don’t dip and wallow so you will hear no complaints here. You do tend to feel the odd indiscretion but it is far from a hardship. There is a considerable amount of road and tyre noise though, which can be distracting.
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100,000km warranty with the Trax with URDGVLGH DVVLVW IRU WKH ² UVW \HDU 6HUYLFH intervals are 12 months or 15,000km with lifetime capped-price servicing. +ROGHQV WZHDNV DQG UH² QHPHQWV KDYH certainly added a certain gloss to the Trax making it a more enticing option. But the small SUV segment has quickly become tough ground on which to peddle wares and keeping pace may take a bit more innovation and pizazz. While it may be the range-topper, given its price, I am not convinced the LTZ is actually the sweetspot here. The LS auto which has many of the same features may be the better bet.
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2010 KTM 5XF 250, full top and bottom, rebuild, excellent condition, $3250. Ph 0428 573 067.
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2013 KTM SXF 350, rec rego, set up for bush, light kit, very little work, excellent con- JURGAN Lunagazer dition, $7000. Ph 0428 2010, 21ft, full ensuite (seating in shower), 573 067. 150L fridge, cafÊ dinette, seats 4, 19� TV inc DVD, queen CARAVANS & bed, gas stove (3 gas, CAMPERS 1 electric, and grill), RXWVLGH JDV ¿WWLQJ IRU BBQ, air conditioning and heating, excellent condition, tare weight 1680kg, ball weight 160kg, reg (J2403), $36,500. Ph 0429 336 299. 2011 A'van Cruiseliner 5, $22800 ono, length 15ft (18ft total), 910kg tare 1210kg ATM, Italian Vitrifrigo 118L solar fridge, Queen lift up bed, custom mattress, 2x100amp DC batteries, full annexe, front kitchen - ample storage, Vaculite Aluminium walls insulated, front ERRW VWRUDJH ORZ SUR¿OH towing, light weight, basic setup in 3mins, rego October 14, 2018. Ph 0409 946 398.
BEDFORD motorhome fitted with Nissan UD Allison auto and Eaton diff, long range fuel tanks. Decked out with kitchen, shower, toilet, double bed, two bunks, stainless water tanks, 24 volt fridge, 2 TV’s, stereo system, outside slideout oven as well as cooking inside, also split system. $6000 neg. Engine no. FE6-012515A. Please call only between 9am and 5pm, Laurie 0409 598 907.
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CITROEN C2 VTR 2006, auto, dual front and side airbags, April 2018 reg, 154,000km, full service history, WHUULÂż F OLWWOH FDU EXW QR longer needed, well priced $3800 (not negotiable), (UIF274). Ph (03) 5756 2422.
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SUPREME Territory 2007, 18’6�, excellent condition, full ensuite, washing machine, single axle, tare 1960, queen bed, gas cooktop, 160lt 3 way fridge/ freezer, gas/electric hot water, TV, microwave, awning, full annexe, reversing camera, rego (R59941), $33,500 ono. Ph 0438 737 657.
T O Y O TA H i l u x tray (ALU) 1975, qualifies for club rego, 1600cc engine, 2 batteries, registered to September 19, 2017, (ICU761), engine no. 12R0852161, serial no. 2250336“G�, $3500, Wangaratta. Ph 0490 049 564.
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