Nissan just reignited the big four-wheel drive war
The Y63 Nissan Patrol is finally locked in for Australia, and Nissan has confirmed local pricing ahead of first deliveries in early 2027. Order books are open now, so the decision has moved from "if" to "which grade".
The headline is aggressive. The range opens at $98,990 before on-road costs, only $2450 above the outgoing Y62 base model, despite a bigger technology jump than the Patrol has seen in over a decade.
The V8 is gone, and the replacement hits harder
The naturally aspirated 5.6-litre petrol V8 is retired. In its place sits a twin-turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6 making 317kW and 700Nm.
That is a real gain, not a marketing one. Power is up 19kW and torque jumps 140Nm over the old V8, and it drives through a new nine-speed automatic and a full-time four-wheel drive system with high and low range.
Braked towing climbs to 3700kg, which matters if you tow a caravan or a boat every summer. It also edges the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series on paper.
Six grades, and where the money really goes
Buyers get six grades this time: Ti, Ti+, Ti-L, Ti-L+, Pro-4X and the top-spec Ti-L Reserve. The Ti+ is a genuinely useful addition because it slots in under the Ti-L, which has climbed in price this generation.
The new Pro-4X is the one hardcore off-roaders will circle. It brings adaptive air suspension, auto damping, all-terrain tyres and a unique front bumper.
Its arrival also explains why there is no Warrior yet. Nissan says a locally tuned Warrior is under investigation but will not commit, so do not order a base grade expecting to badge-swap it later.
The Patrol undercuts the LandCruiser on purpose
Nissan has priced this car to take direct aim at Toyota. Across the range the Patrol sits under the equivalent LandCruiser 300, and the ownership maths leans Nissan's way too.
Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km, versus the tighter schedule on the 300 Series. The first five services are capped at $499 each.
Nissan also backs the car with up to 10 years or 300,000km of conditional warranty when you service through its dealer network. If you are cross-shopping the two, our breakdown of the 2026 LandCruiser 300 hybrid pricing is worth a read before you sign anything.
The cabin finally catches up
Every grade gets dual 12.3-inch screens, one for multimedia and one for the driver display. Google is now built in, so Google Maps and the Gemini assistant run natively without tethering your phone.
Higher grades add trailer docking support and an electric trailer brake controller. It is the first Patrol interior in years that does not feel a generation behind its price tag.
What dealers will do with early demand
Order books opening more than two years after the reveal is a classic pressure play. Expect popular grades, especially the Pro-4X, to carry waitlists, and expect some dealers to nudge you toward whatever is arriving soonest rather than the grade you actually want.
Deposits are set by each dealer, likely in the $500 to $1000 range. A deposit holds a build slot, it does not lock a drive-away price, so get the full on-road figure in writing before you commit.
This is exactly where Carseekers earns its keep, making dealers compete for your Patrol order instead of you chasing them one showroom at a time.
Paying for it without overpaying
A six-figure four-wheel drive is a serious loan for most families, and dealer finance is where a good deal quietly gets more expensive. The sticker can look sharp while the repayment does the damage.
Before you accept the finance desk's first offer, Loanseekers compares more than 70 lenders so you are not overpaying on the loan the way many buyers overpay on the car. Same logic, different half of the deal.
The finer details
Your questions answered.
How much does the 2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 cost in Australia?
The Y63 Patrol range opens at $98,990 before on-road costs for the entry Ti grade, rising through Ti+, Ti-L, Ti-L+, Pro-4X and the top-spec Ti-L Reserve. That base price is only $2450 above the outgoing Y62 Patrol, despite a major technology upgrade.
When will the new Nissan Patrol arrive in Australia?
Order books are open now, with first customer deliveries scheduled for early 2027. You can place a deposit on a specific grade through your local Nissan dealer, though popular grades like the Pro-4X are likely to form waitlists.
What engine does the Y63 Nissan Patrol use?
The old 5.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 is gone. In its place is a twin-turbo 3.5-litre petrol V6 producing 317kW and 700Nm, which is up 19kW and 140Nm on the previous engine. It pairs with a nine-speed automatic and full-time four-wheel drive.
Is the Nissan Patrol Y63 better value than the Toyota LandCruiser 300?
On paper the Patrol undercuts the equivalent LandCruiser 300 across the range and tows more, at 3700kg braked. Its servicing is also cheaper, with 12-month or 15,000km intervals and the first five services capped at $499 each. Toyota still has a deep dealer and resale reputation, so weigh both.
Will there be a Nissan Patrol Warrior in the Y63 range?
Not at launch. Nissan says it is actively investigating a locally tuned Warrior but has not committed to one. The new factory Pro-4X grade, with adaptive air suspension and all-terrain tyres, currently fills the hardcore off-road slot.
How much does it cost to service a new Nissan Patrol?
Nissan caps the first five scheduled services at $499 each, with intervals of 12 months or 15,000km. Service at a Nissan dealer and the car is covered by up to a 10-year or 300,000km conditional warranty, which reverts to five years if you service elsewhere.
