As a capable off road vehicle, the Nissan Patrol has long been known for its abilities to conquer the most difficult of desert and rocky country. But recently, advanced models have added more luxury features, more electronic systems and have become bigger. As a result, there have been arguments among off road enthusiasts about whether the Patrol can still cut the mustard in tough conditions like it used to. There are those who say newer models are too heavy and complex for serious off roading, while others claim that modern technology actually allows the Patrol to perform better. It’s a common discussion between comparing the older models, such as the Y61, to the newer generations, and how the Patrol compares to the competition in real off road situations.