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Nissan Patrol vs Kia Niro

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Nissan Patrol
Nissan Patrol

$84,900 - $105,160

2024 price

Kia Niro
Kia Niro

$43,990 - $78,990

2023 price

Summary

2024 Nissan Patrol
2023 Kia Niro
Safety Rating

Engine Type
V8, 5.6L

0.0L
Fuel Type
-

Electric
Fuel Efficiency
14.4L/100km (combined)

0.0L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

5
Dislikes
  • Price jump
  • Bit thirsty
  • No ANCAP safety rating

  • Rougher ride
  • Doughy acceleration from a full stop
  • Expensive compared to rivals
2024 Nissan Patrol Summary

The Nissan Patrol has copped flak in recent years because it hasn’t kept pace with its rivals in terms of modernity, specifically its in-cabin look, design and multimedia systems.

The new Y63 Nissan Patrol is due to go on sale in Australia before the end of 2025, but in the meantime, Nissan has upgraded the current-generation Patrol in an attempt to address those issues.

The Patrol range now has, among other things, an upgraded multimedia system with a larger 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 15W wireless smartphone charge pocket, Hema off-road mapping and it finally has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There was a lot to like about the Patrol before this upgrade. Depending on the variant, you get seven or eight seats, a stack of standard features and this 4WD is a proven touring and towing platform. But has this latest range refresh given the Patrol even more appeal? 

Read on.

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2023 Kia Niro Summary

Kia has released the newly updated Niro, which is the smaller and less sporty sibling to Kia’s popular, EV6. As far as EVs go, it has a decent driving range and specs that should entice first-time electric vehicle owners to dip their toes into the EV pool.

However, the updated model does come with a price hike… which might not excite a budget-conscious buyer, especially with such affordable competitors like the MG ZS EV and Hyundai Kona Electric also available.

I’ve been hanging in it for a week with my family of three to see how it handles!

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