Top 10 Favourite SUVs in the Middle East: The Models Drivers Keep Coming Back To in 2026

1. Nissan Patrol

Few SUVs are as closely connected to Gulf motoring culture as the Nissan Patrol. Known for its spacious cabin, powerful performance and desert-driving capability, the Patrol remains a familiar sight across the region.

UAE marketplace data from the first half of 2026 placed the Patrol among the most-viewed SUV models. Nissan has also reported strong regional demand for its latest generation.

The current Patrol offers a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 producing up to 425 hp and 700 Nm of torque, while the Middle East-exclusive Patrol NISMO delivers higher performance.

Its combination of luxury, family practicality and off-road ability continues to attract drivers in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.

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