When 4.8 GRX?

[JohnBoyZA]

When did the 4.8 GRX first come out?

[Lunar]

Think it was 2004 August (GU 4).

[Gerrit Loubser]

No, it was before that. Around 2002 would be my guess. That was when the Y61 got a facelift (called GU 3 Down Under). I will see if I can find out exactly.

[Gerrit Loubser]

Yip, looks like it was 2002. Have a look at this article dated 8 October 2002.

[JohnBoyZA]

Excellent, thanx

[Patrol4.8]

My Patrol's original sales date is 28 November 2003.

[Gerrit Loubser]

Why were you wondering, John?

[G-MAN]

The 4.8 GRX Patrol came out in 2002, crystal lights and all the extras.

[JohnBoyZA]

I had an enquiry today wrt a vehicle someone was looking to buy i.e. GRX 4.8 ,2002. I thought this was suspect, because like Lunar I thought it came out later...

I assume the GU3=GU4 engibe i.e. Y61?

[Gerrit Loubser]

The Patrol with Nissan model code Y61 is referred to down under as the GU.

The version originally launched is called the GU Series 1 or GU 1.

When the ZD30 diesel motor was launched, the Aussies started referring to the model as the GU 2, although there weren't really cosmetic differences as far as I know.

In 2002, the Patrol had a bit of a facelift comprising different bumpers, new lights and an interior upgrade. This was also when the fantastic 4.8 liter TB48DE petrol motor was launched. This is GU 3.

GU 4 is the most recent facelift, which happened around 2004. The cosmetic changes included new bumpers and lights, fender blisters and a much more upmarket interior. The 4.8 petrol motor was carried over unchanged as far as I know.