- Across seven generations since 1951, more than two million Nissan Patrol vehicles have been sold worldwide.
- An exclusive Middle East limited edition, initially set at 1,951 units, features distinctive regional design elements celebrating Patrol’s heritage.
- Patrol’s legacy includes off-road and motorsport achievements and three Guinness World Records.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – 10 November 2026: Nissan is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Nissan Patrol, a nameplate known for its four-wheel-drive capability, spirit of adventure and long-standing presence in the Middle East. To mark the milestone, Nissan is introducing a limited edition created exclusively for the region.
First launched in Japan in 1951 as the company’s first four-wheel-drive vehicle, Patrol has evolved across seven generations. More than two million vehicles have been sold worldwide since its debut, reflecting its global reputation for off-road capability and durability and its adaptation to the needs of different markets.
Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan, said: “Patrol is an important part of Nissan’s history and a vehicle that truly represents the heartbeat of our brand. For 75 years, it has embodied our spirit of adventure, engineering capability and determination to create vehicles that meet the needs of customers around the world. As we celebrate this milestone, we are also looking ahead to Patrol’s next chapter and ensuring it continues to excite and inspire generations of customers to come”.
A limited-edition celebrating Patrol’s Middle East heritage
To mark the milestone, Nissan has launched the Patrol 75th Anniversary edition, a limited-run model created exclusively for the Middle East. Initially set at 1,951 units in honour of the nameplate’s inaugural year, the flagship Platinum V6TT model features distinctive Copper Gold exterior accents, a rich Bordeaux interior and dedicated anniversary detailing inspired by the region.
The anniversary holds particular significance in Saudi Arabia, where Nissan’s history dates back to the 1950s, with the first Nissan vehicle delivered to the Kingdom in 1957. Nissan Saudi Arabia continues to offer Patrol to customers across the Kingdom, building on the model’s evolution and its capability across diverse driving conditions.
Adib Takieddine, Managing Director of Nissan Saudi Arabia, said: “Patrol holds a special place among our customers in the Kingdom. Since its arrival in the Saudi market nearly 70 years ago, it has built a strong connection with customers, becoming part of their journeys and memories over the decades. This enduring relationship has helped us better understand their needs and continue evolving Patrol to suit their lifestyles and the region’s driving conditions. Today, we celebrate this heritage with an exclusive Middle East edition, recognising the customers who have helped shape Patrol’s standing and reaffirming our commitment to developing the model in line with their evolving expectations”.
Defining moments across seven generations
To celebrate the anniversary, Nissan has delved into its archives to uncover 75 defining moments from Patrol’s history across seven generations, highlighting the model’s heritage and the achievements that have helped establish its global reputation.
The journey began in 1951 with the first-generation 4W60 Patrol, which successfully scaled Japan’s Mount Fuji that same year, demonstrating its capability across challenging terrain. Six years later, Patrol arrived in Kuwait in 1957, beginning a long-standing relationship with the Middle East, a region that would become central to the Patrol story.
The second-generation Patrol 60 Series launched in 1960, taking the model global. The first major shipment arrived in Colombia that year, followed by Australia and the U.S in 1961. During this period, Patrol became the first motorised vehicle to cross Australia’s vast Simpson Desert, navigating more than 1,100 sand dunes in just 12 days and demonstrating its capability in demanding desert terrain.
Launched in 1980, the third-generation Patrol 160 marked the model’s evolution from a utility vehicle to a family SUV, with five-door and seven-seat configurations. In 1983, it became the first Nissan model manufactured in Europe in Barcelona, Spain.
Patrol also built a strong motorsport record, winning the unmodified division of the Australian Off-Road Championship for 15 consecutive years between 1983 and 1998. In 1987, the Patrol 160 became the first diesel-powered vehicle to finish the Paris-Dakar Rally in the overall top 10.
The fifth-generation Patrol Y61 launched in 1997 with a smoother body shape, refreshed interiors and technologies including satellite navigation and a reverse camera. In 2007, two Y61 Patrols completed the nearly 15,000-mile Long Way Down expedition from the United Kingdom to South Africa with just one puncture.
Three Guinness World Records
The sixth-generation Patrol Y62 launched in 2010, bringing greater levels of comfort and advanced technology while retaining the model’s off-road capability.
The Y62 went on to set three Guinness World Records. The first came in 2013, when a Nissan Patrol towed an aircraft weighing 170.9 tonnes over 50 metres. In 2015, Patrol recorded the fastest ascent of a 100-metre sand dune by a production vehicle. It set a third record in 2018 by bringing together 180 Patrol vehicles for the world’s largest synchronised car dance.
Nissan also introduced the first Patrol NISMO in the Middle East in 2015, making Patrol the first Nissan model in the region to receive a NISMO version.
Seventh generation: A new chapter for Nissan Patrol
Nissan unveiled the seventh-generation Patrol in Abu Dhabi in 2024, marking a new chapter in the model’s engineering, technology and driving experience. By 2025, production of the new Patrol and the U.S Armada had been established at the Nissan Shatai Kyushu plant in Japan.
Nissan continues to build on Patrol’s seven-generation heritage of four-wheel-drive capability and durability. Today, the model is available in 42 countries and territories worldwide, with ongoing advancements in technology and driving experience to meet the evolving needs of future generations of customers.
