The Toyota land cruiser And Nissan Patrol have been a staple in the 4×4 world for many years, loved by Australians for their versatility and durability.
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Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport -
Nissan Patrol Warrior
Since these cars share similar functions and excel in similar areas, their differences can be hard to spot at first glance. But dig a little deeper and you’ll find a world of difference here.
Both vehicles feature spacious interiors and rugged ladder-frame chassis designed to handle a variety of on- and off-road tasks with ease.
But which 4×4 icon comes out on top? Let’s lay out all the details on paper.
Price
The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser GR Sport is about $40,000 more expensive than the 2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior, but both have asking prices well above six figures.
The Nissan Patrol Warrior is the most expensive, off-road-focused version of the current model range, and has been given a series of heavy modifications in Melbourne by engineering firm Premcar, formerly known as Tickford.
The LandCruiser GR Sport is also the most off-road-focused version of the 300 Series, although it’s not the most expensive. Topping the range is the luxurious LandCruiser Sahara ZX, which starts at $145,791 before on-roads.
| Model | Price before rolling |
|---|---|
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport 2024 | $144,791 |
| Nissan Patrol Warrior 2024 | $105,160 |
Powertrain and efficiency
The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is powered by a twin-turbocharged V6 diesel engine, while the Nissan Patrol has an old-school 5.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol V8 under the bonnet.
Power is sent to all four wheels in both models. There’s a seven-speed automatic transmission in the Patrol and a 10-speed automatic in the LandCruiser.
The LandCruiser is rated as the more fuel-efficient of the two on paper, with a claimed fuel economy of 8.9L/100km. The Patrol also requires a minimum of 95 RON premium unleaded petrol.
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 | Nissan Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 diesel engine | 5.6L V8 petrol engine |
| Power | 227kW | 298kW |
| Torque | 700Nm | 560Nm |
| Transmission process | 10-speed automatic | 7-speed automatic |
| Drive wheel | Full time 4×4 | Full time 4×4 |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.9L/100km | 14.4L/100km |
| Fuel quantity | 110L | 140L |
| Fuel type | Diesel oil | 95 RON |
Size
The Nissan Patrol is larger than the LandCruiser in every dimension, both inside and out.
Although they may look similar on the surface, on paper, these two products have significant differences.
It’s worth noting that the Nissan Patrol Warrior is based on the base Ti trim and seats eight. The mid-range Ti-L trim only seats seven.
In contrast, the LandCruiser 300 Series seats up to seven, depending on the version, although the GR Sport lacks a third row of seats and only seats five.
Both models are capable of towing up to 3,500kg, although the Patrol Warrior has greater ground clearance and approach angle.
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 | Nissan Patrol Warrior | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4995mm | 5269mm |
| Width | 1990mm | 2079mm |
| Height | 1950mm | 1990mm |
| The standard long | 2850mm | 3075mm |
| Starting capacity | 1131L – minimum 2052L – max |
467L – 3rd row in use 1413L – 3rd row seats folded 2623L – 2nd row seats folded |
| Curb weight | 2580kg | 2884kg |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 3280kg | 3620kg |
| Stretching | 3500kg | 3500kg |
| Ground clearance | 245mm | 323mm |
| Approach angle | 32 degrees | 40 degrees |
| Departure angle | 25 degrees | 23.3 degrees |
Maintenance and warranty
Both vehicles come with the same five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty.
Both vehicles require a service logbook check every 10,000km, although the LandCruiser will need to visit the dealer twice as often as the Patrol depending on driver usage due to its six-month service interval.
Toyota currently offers fixed-price servicing for the first 10 servicings on the LandCruiser for $400 each, which covers up to five years of warranty coverage. By contrast, Nissan offers fixed-price servicing for the first six servicings on the Patrol, covering six years.
Nissan also offers prepaid service plans for the Patrol with terms ranging from two to five services. These plans save you up to $302 compared to pay-as-you-go.
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 | Nissan Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| Guarantee | Five years, unlimited kilometers | Five years, unlimited kilometers |
| Service interval | Six months or 10,000km | 12 months or 10,000km |
| Average annual service price for the first five years | $800 | $603.80 |
Safety
The LandCruiser 300 GR Sport is the only vehicle in this comparison with a current ANCAP safety rating.
Tested in 2022, the LandCruiser 300 received Five-star ANCAP safety rating.
The car received an adult protection score of 89%, a child protection score of 88%, a vulnerable pedestrian protection score of 81% and a safety assist score of 77%.
The current Nissan Patrol has not been crash tested by ANCAP.
Here’s a breakdown of the standard safety features on each vehicle:
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport | Nissan Patrol Warrior | |
|---|---|---|
| Air bag | ten | Six |
| Adaptive cruise control | Correct | Correct |
| Automatic collision notification | Yes (Toyota Connected Services) | ARE NOT |
| Automatic emergency braking | Correct | Correct |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Correct | Correct |
| Blind Spot Assist | ARE NOT | Correct |
| Lane departure warning | Correct | Correct |
| Lane keeping assist | Correct | Correct |
| parking assist | ARE NOT | ARE NOT |
| Parking sensors | Yes – front and rear | Yes – front and rear |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Correct | Correct |
| Reverse camera | Correct | Correct |
| Surround view camera | ARE NOT | ARE NOT |
| SOS emergency call | Yes (Toyota Connected Services) | ARE NOT |
| Traffic sign recognition | Correct | ARE NOT |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring | ARE NOT | Correct |
Standard Features
The Nissan Patrol Warrior and LandCruiser GR Sport both come with a wide range of standard equipment.
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport | Nissan Patrol Warrior | |
|---|---|---|
| Wheel | 18 inch alloy | 18 inch alloy |
| Spare wheel | Correct | Correct |
| Headlight | Adaptive LED lights with automatic headlights | Automatic LED lights |
| Fog lights | LEAD TO | LEAD TO |
| Windshield wiper | Rain sensing wipers | Rain sensing wipers |
| Rearview mirror | Auto-dimming, heated and tilting chrome rearview mirror | Electric rearview mirror, heated |
| Sunroof | Electric sunroof | Electric sunroof |
| Rear door | Electric rear door | Electric rear door |
The LandCruiser’s interior is significantly more modern than the old Patrol. It offers more useful storage space, although there’s no third row of seats.
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport | Nissan Patrol Warrior | |
|---|---|---|
| Furniture | Leather interior | Leather interior |
| Front seat | Heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats, eight-way power adjustment | 10-way adjustable driver’s seat, 8-way adjustable passenger seat |
| Back seat | Second row foldable seats | The first and second row seats are foldable, have manual reclining and folding functions and have a center armrest. |
| Steering wheel | Leather steering wheel, heated | Leather steering wheel |
| Gear shift lever | ARE NOT | ARE NOT |
| Rearview mirror | Auto dimming | Digital, auto dimming |
| Climate control | Four regions | Two regions |
While at first glance the LandCruiser may seem to be technologically superior to the Patrol, Nissan has made a few changes to the Patrol’s interior for the 2024 model year.
These features include a redesigned center console that integrates a new touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as a wireless phone charger, among other features.
| Toyota LandCruiser 300 GR Sport | Nissan Patrol Warrior | |
|---|---|---|
| The instrument cluster | 7.0 inch instrument cluster display | Analog instrument cluster |
| Head-up display | Correct | ARE NOT |
| Infotainment | 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen | 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen |
| Satellite positioning | Correct | Correct |
| Smartphone Mirroring | Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Phone charger | Wireless phone charger | Wireless phone charger |
| USB | Yes – 5 x USB | Yes – 1 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C |
| Sound system | JBL 14-speaker sound system | Six-speaker Infinity audio system |
| Key | Keyless entry and start | Keyless entry and start |
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