Nissan’s substantial, no-nonsense Patrol may be the preferred transport of a large number of game wardens in African game reserves, who appreciate its rhino-resistant solidity (you will find blocks of flats in Belorussia that are weaker) and reliability.

Bullet-proof engines (a 3.0 diesel along with a 3.5 V6 petrol) along with a 4×4 driveline which will get the two tonne-plus beast from just about anywhere increase the reasons for purchasing the Patrol (also sold since the Pathfinder in some markets) but don’t be misled into thinking this really is some agricultural machine one step taken off a tractor.

Quality of ride is high, because of a sophisticated spring and damper package, and interior trim levels are more than adequate for many tastes.