It is Nissan's longest running series of models. The LWB version has been offered in pickup truck and cab chassis variants. For the model year, it was made available in North America as the upscale Infiniti QX56 later renamed as Infiniti QX80 , the first time that a Patrol-based vehicle had been sold in North America since , and for the model year, it would be offered in that market as the Nissan Armada.
In September , the 4W60 was introduced exclusively to Japanese Nissan dealerships. The overall styling was similar to the Willys Jeep. The 4W60 used the 75 PS 55 kW 3. The grille had a pressed-steel Nissan badge. A 4W70 Carrier-based wagon was available. The 4W61 was introduced in August ; it changed the grille with some chrome bars , a one-piece windshield that sits further back when folded, chrome strips on the hood, and unequally sized seats passenger's side is wider than the driver's.
The other big change was the engine. The 4W61 was powered by the new 3. In October , the 4W65 Patrol replaced the 4W The 4W65 changed the grille, which now had all chrome bars and redesigned front fenders and hood. An eight-seater hardtop wagon, the WG4W65, was added.
The 4W66 was discontinued in June A wagon version of the 4W66 was called the Carrier, from to The 4W70 used the M37's chassis, but the 4W60 Patrol's drivetrain.
The grille was narrower and the front fenders changed. The 4W72 was introduced in the 4W71 designation was skipped with changes to the hood, grille, and headlights. Power increased to hp due to the new Nissan NC engine. Modifications again to the hood, fenders, and grille and an increase in power to PS kW led to the 4W73, introduced in and powered by the Nissan P engine.
