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Nissan Patrol vs Mahindra S6 Ambulance: the short answer
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Recorded price context
Patrol:
last listed from
ZAR 1,579,900
·
S6 Ambulance:
current from
ZAR 782,149
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Specification
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Maximum Power
Patrol298 kW
S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Patrol560 Nm
S6 Ambulance320 Nm
Engine Size
Patrol5552 cc
S6 Ambulance2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Patrol9.0 km/l
S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Patrol272 mm
S6 Ambulance210 mm
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Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Model Introduced Year
2013
Not Available
Facelift History
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2019
Original current-generation version
Tare Mass Kg
2660 kg
2155 kg
Generation
Not confirmed
Current local listing
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Van
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
Van
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Van
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Length
5165 mm
-
Width
1995 mm
-
Height
1940 mm
-
Wheelbase
2850 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
272 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
-
Kerb Weight
2660 kg
2155 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3560 kg
3150 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
8 seats
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
-
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
995 kg
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Engine
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
5552 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
32
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
298 kW
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
560 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
6.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
112 kW/tonne
47.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.5 Nm/tonne
148.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Full-Time
4x4
LSD Available
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic
Manual
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
12.7 km/l
City Mileage
7.8 km/l
10.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
14.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
140
80
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
12.7 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Airbags
9
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
EBD
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Seat Material
Nappa Leather
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Power 16-Way
-
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Climate Control
3-Zone Auto AC
Not Available
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
3-Zone Auto AC
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
13.0
7.9
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full-Size
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Front and Rear
-
Air Conditioning
3-Zone Auto AC
Not Available
Sound System
13
Not Available
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
13
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
4
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Audio Speakers
13
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
Standard
Not Available
Led Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlight Type
Standard
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Tyre Size
285/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Type
Standard
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Not Available
Wheels
Standard
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Not Available
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Not Available
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
CO2 Emissions
329 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Diesel
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Real-world City Mileage Min
17 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
21 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
15.5 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
5
-
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Ground Clearance Max
272 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
272 mm
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Patrol
S6 Ambulance
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
South Africa market model
Price Zar
Not confirmed
839949 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
top
Starting Price
Not confirmed
782149
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
782149
In depth: how these cars differ
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