This Is Indeed The Refreshed 2014 Nissan Patrol SUV, Debuts at Dubai Show

Over the weekend, we shared some spy photos of what was rumored to be the visually updated 2014 Nissan Patrol. Now we can confirm the news and show you a couple more revealing pictures of the full-size SUV that will make its grand premiere tomorrow at the opening day of the 2013 Dubai Motor Show (November 5 to 9).

These fresh pictures, which come to us courtesy of DriveArabia and Nissan-Arabia, divulge the redesigned front end of the 2014 Patrol featuring new LED headlamps positioned next to a revised front grille and re-shaped bumper, while the other changes include new tail lamps, a tan leather seat option with wood-trimmed steering wheel and alloy wheel designs.

It is reported that Nissan left the Patrol's V8 powertrains remain untouched, but that it added a new special edition version dubbed "Black" (pictured below) with a factory-matte black finish and grille, red leather seats and chrome wheels, which will be limited to 200 units for the Middle East.

Thanks to Saif for the tip!

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Scoop: Is This The 2014 Nissan Patrol Facelift?

As the sixth generation of the Nissan Patrol (related to the recently renamed Infiniti QX80 which was previously known as the QX) approaches its fourth year in the market, it's only to reasonable to expect that the Japanese company prepares some updates to keep consumer interest high in its flagship SUV.

A member of the Nissan Arabia forums scooped these photos of what appears to be next year's updated version of the Patrol loaded on a transport truck in Dubai.

We only see the parts of the profile and rear end of the large SUV, in which we detected newly designed tail lamps, alloy wheels and possibly side trims.

If this is indeed the lightly revised Patrol, we wouldn't be surprised if Nissan unveils the car at next week's Dubai Motor Show (November 5 to 9).

We tip our hats to Saif for the heads up!

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How Does a Nissan Patrol with an R33 Skyline Engine Sound Like? Frigging Awesome!

Ever since its inception in the 1950s, the Patrol has been the pride and joy of Nissan's extended SUV lineup, a 4x4 that has made a name for itself as rugged and capable off-road vehicle.

One characteristic you would never think of associating with a Patrol is sportiness, but we’re willing to take a chance and say that the following tuned version that comes to us from Bulgaria will likely make you change your mind.

Not much is known about the builder or how it came to be, but the author of the videos tells us that the fourth generation Patrol (codenamed Y60 and built between 1987 and 1997) had an engine transplant from a Nissan Skyline (probably the R33).

We're also not aware if the RB25DET engine is stock or not, but data shows that the 2.5-liter turbocharged straight-six produced from 245hp to 276hp (280PS), depending on the version. What we do know is that it sounds absolutely bananas, especially when contrasted to the utilitarian looks of the Patrol SUV.

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