2025 Nissan Patrol vs Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series comparison

The long-standing rivalry between the two Japanese giants will be refreshed with the arrival of the next-generation Nissan Patrol.

Nissan’s new Patrol was unveiled in the Middle East earlier this month, bringing with it bold looks, larger dimensions, and V6 power.

That’s right, gone is the thirsty naturally aspirated V8 from the current model, replaced with a twin-turbo V6 claimed to be more economical while offering a boost in power.

Two more gears have been crammed into its gearbox, with a nine-speed automatic now offered as standard. Google integration will also be offered as standard, forming part of the NissanConnect 2.0 technology suite to provide navigation, security, and entertainment.

There are a raft of other changes on the outside and under the skin, but they all come at a cost.

Im the Middle East the Patrol will start at around A$95,000 and extend as high as A$160,000 – a significant increase on the outgoing version. For context, the current range starts at $88,900 before on-roads in Australia, and extends to $105,160 before on-roads.

Australian buyers will have to wait a while until they can get their hands on a new Patrol, as it’s not expected to arrive in local showrooms until at least 2026. They’ll start to hit showrooms in the Middle East as early as next year.

On the other hand, people wanting to get behind the wheel of the latest LandCruiser in Australia can do so as they please. The 300 Series was unveiled in 2021 and has since been dominant in its segment.

15,035 were delivered locally in 2023, compared to 7812 units for the Patrol. There are plenty of options for the LandCruiser, with six grades on offer.

The LandCruiser 300 range currently starts at $98,076 before on-roads for the base GX – roughly in line with what we expect of the incoming Patrol – but extends to $146,876 before on-roads.

Full specifications – let alone Australian-specific details – have not yet been announced for the Patrol, but what details have been provided suggest the new Patrol is pushing upmarket.

We’ve decided to zero in on the LandCruiser 300 Sahara, as it offers many similar features to what’s been outlined for the Patrol. These include seven-seat capacity, second row infotainment displays, and a full suite of safety equipment to back up the premium price.

Are you considering a large family SUV but aren’t sure whether to pull the trigger on a LandCruiser or wait for the new Patrol? Here’s how they compare on the spec sheet ahead of the Nissan’s Australian debut.

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Pricing

Pricing hasn’t been confirmed for the new Nissan Patrol. Our table below is based on the pricing announced for the Middle East, and is subject to change for the Australian market.

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Drivetrains and efficiency

The Patrol will no longer be offered with a naturally aspirated V8 engine, instead opting for a twin-turbo V6 that borrows technology from the mighty Nissan GT-R.

Power has been increased to 317kW from 298kW, alongside a torque boost from 560Nm to 700Nm. It still has a four-wheel drive system with selectable low-range gearing, a locking rear differential, and a nine-speed automatic gearbox.

Six drive modes will be offered as standard, which comprise rock, sand, mud, standard, eco, and sport. Fuel economy has been greatly improved, with a new claim of 10.3L/100km compared to the V8’s 14.4L/100km efficiency.

A naturally aspirated 3.8-litre V6 will also be offered overseas, though it’s unclear whether it’ll make its way Down Under. That engine has reduced power outputs of 236kW and 386Nm.

All LandCruiser 300s, meanwhile, are powered by a 3.3-litre twin-turbo V6 diesel. It produces less power at 227kW but matches the Patrol’s torque figure at 700Nm.

It boasts full-time four-wheel drive with selectable low range gearing, though it adds a centre differential lock and a 10-speed gearbox over the Nissan.

With its diesel engine, fuel economy is also better than that of the Patrol at a claimed 8.9L/100km. While it drinks from a smaller main tank, the 30-litre sub-tank should allow for a longer range in real-world driving.

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Dimensions

Physical measurements bring the largest differences between the two, as the Patrol is a much larger vehicle than the LandCruiser.

It’s 30mm longer and 35mm wider than the old Patrol, which was already larger than the LandCruiser 300. There’s a difference of more than 200mm in length between the two, alongside a 50mm difference in width.

The wheelbase of the Patrol is more than 200mm longer than the LandCruiser’s too, while both are expected to share the same braked towing capacity of 3500kg.

Towing capacity for the Patrol has not been fully detailed for the Australian market, though it’s expected to bring a 3500kg rating to match the outgoing version.

Boot capacity and weights have also yet to be announced, though the smaller outgoing Patrol has a maximum kerb weight of 2861kg.

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Servicing and warranty

Servicing and warranty details for the new Patrol are yet to be outlined.

Nissan currently includes a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with all new vehicle purchases, alongside five years of roadside assistance.

The outgoing Patrol requires servicing every 12 months or 10,000km, with the first six services capped at $452, $581, $560, $917, $509, and $742, respectively, totalling $3761 for six years of servicing.

Meanwhile, the LandCruiser 300 is covered by Toyota’s five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, but requires servicing more often. Its intervals are quoted at 6 months or 10,000km.

The first 10 services are capped at $400 each, which equates to $4000 for the first five years of servicing.

Toyota does not include any roadside assistance plan as standard with new vehicle purchases either.

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Safety

Both the current and incoming Patrols have never been tested by safety authority ANCAP, which means they’re both unrated.

In contrast, all variants of the LandCruiser 300 lineup except the GR Sport received a five-star ANCAP safety rating in January 2022.

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Standard features

Like the safety features, not all of the details regarding standard equipment for the new Patrol have yet been made available.

Some features have been confirmed, most of which point to options in higher-end variants. The new Patrol will have the option of 22-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and Patrol-themed puddle lights on either side.

The LandCruiser 300 Sahara instead offers 18-inch wheels, rain-sensing wipers, a tilt and slide moonroof, as well as a powered tailgate. Like the rest of the LandCruiser range it offers a full-size spare wheel fitted under the rear of the car, as well as LED headlights.

External features not yet confirmed for the Patrol include a spare wheel, rain-sensing wipers, and a powered tailgate.

The Patrol will have the option of quilted leather upholstery with detailing “inspired by the traditional Japanese wood craft, Kumiko”, eight-way powered front seat adjustment with a pneumatic massage function, and power-folding third-row seats.

It’ll also offer biometric climate control, which is claimed to scan passengers as they enter to determine their body temperature and adjust the climate control accordingly. The new Patrol will offer a camera-based rear-view mirror with rear zoom view to improve rearward visibility.

The LandCruiser meanwhile boasts leather-accented upholstery with woodgrain-look trim, eight-way power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, as well as heating and ventilation on the outboard second row seats.

It also has four-zone climate control, power-folding third row seats, a heated steering wheel, and a leather-accented gear selector.

Headlining the Patrol’s interior is a 28.6-inch horizontal ‘Monolith’ display, which encompasses dual 12.8-inch screens for the instrument cluster and infotainment system.

That infotainment system also offers Google integration, which brings features like Google Assistant and Google Maps. The second row has the benefit of dual 12.3-inch entertainment displays too, while audio is pumped through a 12-speaker Klipsch sound system depending on the variant.

The Toyota has many similar features, though not as flashy as Nissan has outlined. It has a 7.0-inch instrument display, 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and a 14-speaker JBL-branded sound system.

Its second row also has dual entertainment screens on the front seat backs, while owners get complimentary access to Toyota Connected Services when they purchase a new LandCruiser.

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