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    Nissan Patrol Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs, Models & News

    Nissan Patrol Review, For Sale, Colours, Specs, Models & News

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    $89,620

    The Nissan Patrol is one of the cars that helped open up Australia, spawning a long-running but mostly good natured feud between Patrol owners and Toyota LandCruiser fans that crosses generations.

    The large seven seat, four-door SUV is a shadow of its former rugged self, though, with the long-awaited sixth-generation Patrol launching in 2010 in petrol form only. With the US and the Middle East not interested in diesel, Australian sales wouldn't justify the development costs of adding a new diesel. It's still a tough, ladder-frame off-roader with real ability, but a lack of driving range plays against it.

    Current prices range from $89,620 to $105,880 for the Patrol Ti (4x4) and Patrol Warrior (4X4).

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    Rating Summary
    Price and features
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    Practicality
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    Driving
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    Safety
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    Overview
    Likes
    Big V8
    Very comfortable on-road
    Very capable off-road
    Dislikes
    Price jump
    Bit thirsty
    No ANCAP safety rating

    Nissan Patrol News

    PRICE AND SPECS
    It's finally here! 2025 Nissan Patrol gets long-awaited upgrades as pricing and features are detailed for Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, Land Rover Defender rival 
    15 Apr 2025
    UPCOMING MODELS
    Every new Nissan confirmed for Australia! From the next-gen Navara ute to the Ariya electric car and an improved hybrid car, here's what we know about Nissan's new-model blitz
    27 Mar 2025
    LISTICLE
    The top five used 4x4s in 2025: from the Toyota LandCruiser to the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
    22 Mar 2025
    UPCOMING MODELS
    How fast is the new Y63 Nissan Patrol? Fast enough to leave the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series - and the V8-powered Y62 - behind it...
    4 Mar 2025
    UPCOMING MODELS
    Early mark for Nissan Y63 Patrol?! Big new 4WD could jump the queue to rein in the Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Everest, Toyota Prado and coming BYD Denza B5
    1 Mar 2025
    OPINION
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    23 Feb 2025
    INDUSTRY NEWS
    Is Nissan really doomed? Australian boss breaks his silence on "the elephant in the room" with refreshing honesty and instant action
    6 Feb 2025
    SALES
    How are these cars still popular? The oldest new cars still on sale including the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, Toyota HiLux, Mazda CX-3 and Mitsubishi ASX that buyers can't get enough of
    14 Jan 2025
    SPECULATION
    Good news for Aussie Nissan Patrol buyers? 2025 Nissan Y63 Patrol the same price in the US as the outgoing version bodes well for the Toyota LandCruiser rival Down Under
    19 Nov 2024
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    Nissan Patrol Pricing & Specs

    The price range for the Nissan Patrol varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $89,620 and going to $105,880 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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    Nissan Patrol Accessories

    Equipment levels are generous.

    It includes tri-zone climate control with second-row air-con controls, powered and heated front seat, leather upholstery, keyless entry/start, heated/powered/folding door mirrors and an 8.0-inch central touchscreen offering sat-nav and access to a CD/DVD player, MP3, Bluetooth telephony and audio streaming.

    Other spec highlights are a rear helical Limited Slip Differential, surround-view camera with off-road monitor, adaptive cruise control, 'Autonomous Emergency Braking' (AEB), rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitor and lane-keep warning with intervention.

    The top-line Ti-L gains a sunroof, powered tailgate and more.

    Nissan Patrol Colours

    Black Obsidian
    Brilliant Silver
    Champagne Quartz
    Gun Metallic
    Hermosa Blue
    Moonstone White

    Nissan Patrol FAQs

    My 2023 Nissan Patrol Y62 automatic won't shift into sixth or seventh gear automatically

    If your can manually force the shift then there’s probably nothing wrong with the actual gearbox and its mechanicals. Instead, the problem is likely to be an electronic one, perhaps with the speed sensor that tells the computer the car’s road speed and tailors the gearshifts to reflect that. Don’t forget, however, that gearboxes like the Nissan’s with many gears, often won’t select higher gears at low speeds. So if the car refuses to select sixth or seventh gear at urban speeds, that’s possibly just the calibration Nissan has fitted to it.

    If this is an actual problem (and not just a characteristic) this is a very new vehicle and would be covered for this sort of problem by the factory warranty.

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    The gearbox in my 1998 Nissan Patrol TD45 only selects second and third gear

    You could be looking at something internally wrong with the transmission, but the clue that this might be something simpler is in the way the engine will start in Reverse which, of course, it shouldn’t (for safety reasons). The suspicion would be that the relationship between the selector (inside the cabin) and the actual gearbox is somehow out of synch. So when the selector is telling you the car is in Reverse, it’s actually in Park or Neutral, which is why the engine will start.

    That might also explain why the car won’t select fourth gear; the position that actually coincides with Drive (or fourth gear) looks – from inside the cabin – to be the Neutral position. So, to check this, put the car in what looks like Neutral and, in a safe place, see if it moves when you give it some throttle.

    Failing that, you’ve got two separate problems. The first is the inability to select fourth gear (which could be a hundred things) and a failure of the safety switch which is allowing the engine to start in Reverse.

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    The transmission of my 2001 Nissan Patrol is thumping

    You could be dealing with either a worn transmission itself (where wear inside the gearsets, shafts or torque converter has made something sloppy) or there’s something else in the driveline (such as a differential or universal joint) that has likewise allowed some looseness or play to enter the equation. In either of those cases, a thump or clunk during shifts can be a symptom. It feels worse under acceleration, as that’s when the maximum stress is on all those moving, meshing parts.

    Sometimes, a transmission can be serviced and adjusted to get rid of thumping or banging during shifts. Take the car to a transmission specialist who will be familiar with this transmission and may be able to return it to civility.

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    Nissan Patrol Towing Capacity

    The Nissan Patrol has maximum towing capacity of 3500kg for the latest model available.
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    Nissan Patrol Engine

    The Patrol uses Nissan's long-serving 5.6-litre quad-cam V8. It delivers a healthy 298kW of power at 5800rpm, and 560Nm of torque at 4000rpm.

    It offers a power-to-weight ratio of over 100kW/tonne - good for a heavy 4x4 three-row wagon.

    A seven-speed torque-converter automatic with a manual mode transmits drive to either the rear wheels or all four wheels via an electronic 4WD transfer case.

    Nissan Patrol Interior

    The Patrol is big and roomy, as you would expect from a full-sized luxury 4WD SUV.

    The basic architecture remains the same across all Patrol grades - which includes a dated dashboard with an 8.0-inch touchscreen, excellent ventilation courtesy of a tri-zone climate control set-up, plenty of storage and high-quality materials.

    The second and third row also feature overhead air vents, a second air-con unit, grab handles, reading lights, cupholders and additional storage areas.

    In the Warrior, the wood and chrome highlights of the other grades have been expunged for Alcantara inlays on the dash and doors, while gloss black trim is also fitted.

    Nissan Patrol Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Nissan Patrol SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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    Nissan Patrol Wheel Size

    The Nissan Patrol has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 265x70 R18 for SUV in 2025 with a wheel size that spans from 8x18 inches.
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    Nissan Patrol Fuel consumption

    The Nissan Patrol is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 14.4L/100km for SUV
    *Combined fuel consumption
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    Nissan Patrol Seats

    The Nissan Patrol is unusual in offering seating for eight people except in the Ti-L flagship - two up front, three in the centre row and three in the third row. The latter has two individual chairs in the centre.

    The front seats are quite sumptuous, the 70/30-split second row has backrests that recline slightly, fold down and tumble forward, while the rear row - also split - folds neatly into the floor.

    Nissan Patrol Boot Space

    With the third-row seats in use, boot space in the Nissan Patrol is listed as 467L. With the third row stowed away, there’s a claimed 1413L of cargo space. With the second and third rows stowed, there’s a claimed 2623L.

    Nissan Patrol boot space

    Nissan Patrol Speed

    The Nissan Patrol is able to do the 0-100km/h sprint in approximately 7.5 seconds. Top speed is around 210km/h.

    Nissan Patrol Range

    Requiring 95 RON premium unleaded petrol, Nissan says the Patrol averages 14.4L/100km on the combined cycle – for a carbon dioxide emissions rating of an abysmal 334 grams/km.

    Fitted with a 140-litre fuel tank, around 970km of range is possible.