The Nissan Patrol 75th Anniversary edition has been officially introduced as an exclusive regional model to mark seven decades of the vehicle lineup. Nissan announced the limited-run release from Jeddah, highlighting the model’s history across global markets and its particular ties to regional drivers. Initial production is capped at 1,951 units, matching the vehicle’s inaugural production year in Japan.
The commemorative vehicle is based on the flagship Platinum V6TT grade. Exterior updates include Copper Gold accents, while the cabin receives a Bordeaux interior package alongside commemorative badges. This special release reflects an operating history in automotive engineering that began with utility vehicles and expanded into modern family transport.
Features of the Nissan Patrol 75th Anniversary
Globally, cumulative sales for the nameplate have exceeded two million units across seven distinct generations. Nissan first introduced the 4W60 model in 1951, which proved its mechanical capability by climbing Mount Fuji. Expansion into the Middle East started in 1957 when units arrived in Kuwait, the same year the company delivered its first vehicle to Saudi Arabia.
“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.”
Ivan Espinosa, President and CEO of Nissan
Historical Milestones Across Seven Generations
The vehicle expanded worldwide during its second generation, the 60 Series, introduced in 1960. It crossed Australia’s Simpson Desert, navigating more than 1,100 sand dunes in 12 days. In 1980, the third-generation Patrol 160 introduced five-door and seven-seat configurations, shifting the platform toward family utility. Three years later, it became the manufacturer’s first vehicle assembled in Europe at Barcelona.
Competition records soon followed, including 15 consecutive unmodified division wins in the Australian Off-Road Championship between 1983 and 1998. The model also became the first diesel vehicle to secure a top-ten overall finish in the Paris-Dakar Rally in 1987. Modern onboard systems arrived with the fifth-generation Y61 in 1997, which incorporated satellite navigation and reverse cameras before completing the 15,000-mile Long Way Down expedition in 2007.
Guinness World Records and Modern Production
The sixth-generation Y62 arrived in 2010, securing three Guinness World Records. In 2013, the vehicle towed a 170.9-tonne aircraft over 50 metres. It later recorded the fastest 100-metre sand dune ascent for a production vehicle in 2015, followed by participating in a 180-vehicle synchronized car display in 2018. The Middle East also saw the introduction of the first Patrol NISMO variant in 2015.
“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.”
Adib Takieddine, Managing Director of Nissan Saudi Arabia
Future Operations and Global Availability
Following an initial unveiling in Abu Dhabi in 2024, the seventh-generation model entered assembly at the Nissan Shatai Kyushu facility in Japan alongside the Armada platform by 2025. Currently, the Nissan Patrol 75th Anniversary heritage continues as the broader lineup reaches distribution across 42 global markets and territories, supported by ongoing regional retail networks.
