Brand new Nissan Patrol is here and sends the strongest signal yet to the market that Nissan is moving towards a much more premium approach in both design and features.
We already knew the V8 was dead, but now we can confirm that Patrol will be powered by a mix of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines – a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated V6 petrol and a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol.
There are also many new technologies integrated inside to attract buyers.
These are the latest we have as we cover the reveal event in Abu Dhabi, so we will update this story as more information becomes available.
Headings:
- Available to order in Australia late 2026 for delivery in 2027
- Australia will be the Patrol’s first global right-hand drive market.
- Australia will get a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, producing 317kW of power and 700Nm of torque
- Combined with a nine-speed automatic transmission
- Air suspension is now standard with up to 70mm of height adjustment
- Segment-first biometric climate control system to debut on Patrol
- The interior features dual 14.3-inch displays, which combine into a seamless 28.6-inch display
- Mass has increased, but GVM has not, which means lower payload
- Wading depth 700mm
Nissan has chosen the Middle East as the launch location for the all-new Patrol. Built on an all-new platform, the vehicle is 35mm longer (5205mm), 35mm wider (2030mm) and has the same 3075mm wheelbase as the previous model.
The naturally aspirated V6 petrol engine is a 3.8-litre unit that produces 236kW and 386Nm of torque. This engine is unlikely to be available in Australia.
Instead, Australia will get a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine that replaces the current V8. It produces 317kW of power and 700Nm of torque. It is mated to a Jatco nine-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.
Nissan didn’t have a weight to hand, but it did confirm that the GVM will remain at 3500kg. Nissan did confirm that the car is now heavier, meaning payload will be lower. Towing capacity hasn’t been confirmed for Australia either – it’s confirmed at 2000kg with a braked trailer for the Middle East market.
It seems that in order to retain the 3500kg braked towing capacity for the Australian market, the US Armada version of this model will have a braked towing capacity of at least 3500kg.
The cooling system has undergone a major change, ditching the belt-driven cooling fans, with the Patrol now using a pair of electric fans and the largest cooling system of any Nissan product to date.
Inside the cabin, air-massage seats provide comfort and grab the attention of Range Rover buyers with features like dual 14.3-inch screens that stretch over 28 inches across the dashboard.
The new infotainment system features a suite of Google features including Google Maps (which can be displayed in front of the driver), a display that shows important vehicle information, and Google Assistant with cloud-based voice recognition for voice translation.
The first-ever climate control feature in a vehicle uses infrared biometric technology to measure the skin temperature of passengers in all three rows to change the intensity of the air conditioning on the skin – a handy feature in climates like the Middle East and Australia.
The gearshift has been added, as well as a new camera array for improved visibility. Front and rear cross-traffic alert combine with a front-mounted camera that provides a 170-degree view of the vehicle ahead to help keep an eye out around intersections.
The Patrol retains the hydraulic power steering system but adds semi-automatic lane keeping function, similar to the LandCruiser 300 Series.
While off-road specs are yet to be confirmed, Nissan says there are improvements to approach and departure angles, along with the ability for the air suspension to raise the ride height by 70mm to help with off-road driving. There’s a locking rear differential, a full-time four-wheel drive system and the ability to switch between 4H and 4L modes.
New driving modes include Rock, Sand, Mud, Standard, Eco and Sport. In terms of colors, there will be seven to choose from, including Forest Green, a new color, Pearl White, Mineral Black, Grey Metallic, Grand Blue and Silver Metallic.
Australians will be able to continue buying the Y62 Patrol in Australia until the order books open for the Y63 in late 2026, so the current model still has some time to go before it’s phased out.
