A Few Extreme Off-Road Moments With the Nissan Patrol Super Safari as it Heads Towards the Automotive Sunset

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October 18, 2017

A few weeks back, Nissan Philippines Inc. broke the hearts of many folks as it announced that it would be ending production of its legendary Patrol Super Safari. This was especially true for off-road enthusiasts and those that loved the legendary capabilities this rig is known for.

Yet even as a long-standing thirty-eight year era comes to a close, many can bask in fond memories they had with their beloved rugged Nissan.  Take Christopher Walsh as an example.  While he may have been doing off-road treks since he was a kid, he never doubted that he would get out of that torrential rain-drenched relief mission in Dona Remedios, Bulacan last December unscathed.

Thanks to his trusty two and a half year old Patrol Super Safari, he and his friends and family members braved through those floods and tricky conditions easily. The Australian gentleman even considered this as an extreme adventure and chalks it up as one of the most thrilling rides of his life.

Then there is James Ramos, who has had his War Hammer Patrol for some 10 years now. Yet while he is an active member of the Patrol Cub of the Philippines, he only went on his first off-road adventure two years ago. His first outing was an extreme one, in no less than Sapang Bato, with the steaming crater of Mt Pinatubo as a backdrop.

And it isn’t just the guys who love their Nissan Patrol Super Safari. Armie Esquivel is not your typical Patrol owner, much less one who ventures out into the great outdoors. She got a taste of her first off-road trek in 2016 with Patootsie, her ever faithful Patrol Super Safari. And what an adventure it was, she notes, as she had to cross a raging river that was so high it almost reached her rig’s headlights.

And after surviving that adrenaline rush of a journey, she says that it is either Patootise or nothing at all. Nothing can replace her Patrol Super Safari, she says.

And this is pretty much the sentiment of many Patrol Super Safari owners who have had their rides for the longest time. Even those that had them for 38 years still attest to its durability and reliability. Apart from unquestionable off-road capabilities, many Patrol customers love features like the comfortable interior, stylish exterior, and plush ride.

The final Legend Edition is made even bolder with a front bull bar, side graphics, Tow Kit, and black leather interior. Needless to say, its commanding presence on the road (and off it) has made the Patrol Super Safari the ideal choice for many high profile individuals.

Yes, the Nissan Patrol Super Safari may be riding off into the automotive sunset. Yet it will live on in the hearts and adventures of many for years to come.

About the Author

Mr. Gerard Jude Castillo
Gerard has been a self-confessed car nut ever since he was a little boy. As a grown-up, he indulges in his passion by collecting toy cars (which he started since childhood) and reading up on the latest cars out there.  As Associate Editor, he will ensure that you get your fill of the latest cars in the market, as well as a load of automotive features.