Like there are different character levels in your favorite role-playing game, there are also vehicle classes that differentiate the roles of various car models. The sedan can accommodate up to five full-grown adults, a heavy-duty pickup truck that can typically lift around 800 kilos of cargo weight, and a sports car that is perfect for motorsport enthusiasts. But the most popular vehicle class in the Philippines is the SUV segment, a staple choice for families and individuals looking for a spacious cabin.

Under the SUV category, the price ranges are diverse as car manufacturers offer different levels of comfort, technology, safety, and performance. For instance, Nissan has the Nissan Terra – a 7-seater SUV that is available at around two million pesos in the local automotive market. On the other hand, Nissan also has another full-size SUV priced at almost five million pesos – the Nissan Patrol. What makes the 2022 Nissan Patrol worth spending?

Grand and expensive looks

The Nissan Patrol has a grand and expensive aesthetic appeal, unlike mainstream SUV models. The style is classy and sophisticated, with no unnecessary body creases and character lines. The enormous body size makes the cabin spacious and comfortable for eight passengers. The dashboard panel has an elegant finish, mainly because of the high-quality leather material, chrome, and wood trims.

Big cargo space

Not only is the Nissan Patrol a people mover with eight seating capacity, but it also comes with massive cargo space. Nissan claims that the Patrol Royale has 467 liters of cargo space provided at default, which could be 1,413 liters if the third-row seats fold and 2,623 liters if the second-row seats are also not in place. With that space, the Patrol Royale is perfect for large families and individuals who drag plenty of stuff around the city.

Superior road performance output

The 5.6-liter V8 engine of the Patrol Royale has been proven one of the best in the segment. The power to pull forward the 3.5-ton curb weight plus the total weight of eight passengers is effortless and smooth. The refinement is impressive and recommended; you will not feel that you are driving a giant SUV because the whole powertrain system works simultaneously for the driver's benefit.

Riding comfort

Contributing to the overall riding comfort of the 2022 Nissan Patrol Royale are its driving satisfaction, suspension setup, cabin seats, and ventilation. I must say that Nissan is almost mastering the art of satisfying its customers by providing one of the best riding comforts among all vehicles. The air conditioner is the best, and let's leave it to that. The comfortable suspension setup runs in the DNA of Nissan models, and the seats will make you feel at home.

Cheaper than its closest rival Toyota Land Cruiser

At Php 4,548,000, you are not thrifted with the Patrol's 5.6-liter V8 engine, which is unavailable in its nearest rival Toyota Land Cruiser. Plus, the Land Cruiser ranges from Php 5,210,000 up to Php 5,687,000, which is more expensive, and yet only comes with a V6 engine.