In-Depth Review: 2025 Nissan Patrol Y62

The Nissan Patrol has been around in Australia since 1961, and the vehicle we’re reviewing here is the sixth-generation Y62. On sale in Australia since 2013, it was initially derided because it abandoned its GU predecessor’s diesel engine and blue-collar work ethic. But the Y62 has proved a bit of a late bloomer, in part because it possesses one of the few V8 engines left on sale in Australia. It’s also a family-friendly wagon with up to eight seats, cruises comfortably on the highway and can go seriously off-road. The bad news – for some – is that its replacement is on the way in late 2026, and it doesn’t have a V8.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

1. Smooth and powerful V8 engine
2. Comfortable cruiser
3. Really capable off-road – especially the Warrior
4. Commendable efforts to keep updating, even late in life

 

Cons:

1. That lovely big engine chews heaps of fuel
2. Too big and unwieldy for the suburbs
3. Lifeless steering and lethargic transmission
4. A sliding second row seat would be helpful

 

Features and Benefits

Pricing and Equipment

There are three models in the 2025 Nissan Patrol line-up: the $95,600 Ti, the $107,100 Ti-L and the amped-up $110,660 Patrol Warrior. All pricing is plus on-road costs.

The primary rival for the Patrol is the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series.

The Ti and Ti-L are basically identical technically, which means they share the same 5.6-litre 298kW/560Nm V8 engine, seven-speed automatic transmission, 4×4 system and independent front and rear suspension with hydraulic body motion control.

Both vehicles can tow 3500kg braked.

The Ti exterior equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with automatic control, side steps, front and rear towing hooks and a vertically opening tailgate.

Interior gear includes a new-for-2025 12.3-inch touchscreen that overhauled the Patrol’s previously inadequate infotainment. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and 15W smartphone wireless charging are all part of the package.

Sat-nav, six-speaker audio, power adjustable front seats and leather trim for all eight – yes, eight – seats are also included.

The Ti-L drops to seven seats, while its additions include driver’s seat memory, 13-speaker Bose stereo, power operation of its tailgate, a small sunroof and a cool box between the front seats.

Based on the Ti, the Patrol Warrior gets the once-over from local tuning experts Premcar, which includes a 50mm suspension lift, new wheels and all-terrain tyres, a gross vehicle mass (GVM) upgrade, better underbody protection and a meaty bi-modal exhaust.

Warranty and Servicing

In early 2025, Nissan dramatically upgraded its warranty offer to as much as 10 years and 300,000km.

But servicing and any warranty work must be completed at a Nissan dealer to be eligible for the extended offer.

Ten-year roadside assistance and five-year capped price servicing are also on offer from Nissan.

The price per annual/10,000km (whichever comes first) service is $499. The price is competitive, as is the time interval, but the kilometre interval is short; anyone adventuring will likely be servicing more often than once a year.

All this applies to the Warrior, too, although Premcar provides the warranty for any of its modifications.

Safety Ratings and Equipment

The Patrol’s been around a long time now and Nissan’s done its best to keep up with the times by frequently updating safety equipment.

Key equipment shared across the range includes autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and steering intervention, blind spot alert and intervention and rear cross traffic alert (but not braking). An intelligent around-view monitor is a 2025 update.

Front, side and three-row curtain airbags, front and rear parking sensors and two ISOFIX and three child seat top tethers (two in row two and one in row three) are all included.

One thing missing from the Patrol is an ANCAP star rating. This generation’s never had one.

Space, Comfort and Quality

As already mentioned, the Patrol Ti and Warrior have eight seats, while the Ti-L ‘makes do’ with seven.

The extra seat is in row three, but good luck fitting a third kid in there – and it is kid-only. They have to be pretty skinny. Access to row three isn’t the easiest either, without a sliding row two.

The middle row is a much better option. It’s friendly for tall people with plenty of room in all directions.

Up-front you’re reminded of the Patrol’s age by its foot parking brake. But compared to days of yore (like 2024) when there was no Apple CarPlay connection, it’s a big step forward in the cabin. Comfy seating helps with a long day of travelling.

The Patrol is built in Japan, and it really shows with tight, consistent panel gaps and a lack of squeaks or rattles.

Even with all three rows in place, Nissan claims 550 litres of space, climbing to 1490 litres with row three folded and then a gargantuan 3170 litres with row two folded as well.

Payloads vary slightly across the three Patrols, but all can carry more than 700kg.  

Powertrain and Dynamics

Thanks to its rumbling VK56DE V8 engine, the Nissan Patrol is a great, relaxed cruiser.

Put the slipper into it, and it awakens with a roar – or NASCAR thunder in the case of the Warrior – and leaps forward despite a kerb weight beyond 2.8 tonnes.

Tap that performance and fuel consumption will spiral into the high teens per 100km. Dip into low range or add a caravan and it will head into the 20s!

Nissan recommends premium unleaded to maximise performance, but it says there are no risks of damage if you want to buy the cheaper regular unleaded.

At least there’s a 140-litre tank to spread out the pain of visiting service stations.

The Patrol is a great on-road cruiser, rolling over rough surfaces comfortably and quietly.

The Warrior – with its uprated suspension and despite its added ride height – is the best on-road drive in handling and steering terms.

But it’s hardly nimble. Loose feel-free steering and a lethargic transmission ensure that.

All three are capable of going properly off-road, but again, the Warrior has the edge because of its added ground clearance.

You’ll notice all the discussion has been about the open road and off-road here, and that’s intentional. The Patrol isn’t great for round-town work. It’s just too big and thirsty to make sense.

That won’t stop people from using it for everyday urban transport. They must have fuel cards, though.

2025 Nissan Patrol Verdict

The Y62 Nissan Patrol is a great vehicle for a specific set of tasks. Open-road, off-road, towing. For that sort of stuff, it’s highly recommended.

But as day-to-day urban transport, there are better choices. Look elsewhere.

So yeah, within its intended role, it’s great and will be missed when it’s soon replaced. Especially that rumbling V8 engine.  

Rating: 7.0/10

2025 Nissan Patrol Specifications

Model variants: Ti, Ti-L, Warrior.

Price: Ti $95,600; Ti-L $107,100, Warrior $110,660 (plus on-road costs).

Engine/drivetrain options: 5.6-litre V8; seven-speed auto, 4×4.

Power/torque: 298kW/560Nm.

Fuel consumption: 14.4L/100km.

Main rivals: Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series.

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