2025 Nissan Patrol Y63: What we know so far about the new twin-turbo V6 4WD that's gearing up to be "much better" than Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series and Prado

We’ve been writing about the new-generation Nissan Patrol’s release for what feels like eternity. The current ‘Y62’ made its global debut way back in 2010, with Australian sales starting in 2013. 

We have a pretty solid idea of the next-gen Patrol thanks to the release of Infiniti’s QX80 large SUV which will share its frame, basic body and powertrain with Nissan’s new off-roader. 

Before we get to the new info, a quick recap of the Y62 Patrol’s history. Various tweaks have happened over its life to keep it competitive with the significant Series 5 facelift rolled out in 2020 to reinvigorate the Patrol against strong-selling LandCruiser 300 Series and Prados.

A 2022 update added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality to a new 12.3-inch but that was restricted to the Middle East. Australia has only just got a locally-sourced multimedia update that loses the 360-degree camera. 

Despite its age, the Patrol Nameplate had its biggest sales month in Australia just last year in August 2023 (1023), usurping the previous March 2022 high (918). 

Nissan Patrol Warrior (Image: Glen Sullivan)

While the Middle East and the United States are crucial for the Patrol, Australia is still a deeply important market with, crucially, plenty of growth potential for the nameplate. 

So, what do we know so far about the ‘Y63’ Patrol? Read on to find out. 

2025 Nissan Patrol engine

This is the Patrol’s pull card in Australia. With the LandCruiser having down-sized, the Y62 stands resolute with its 5.6-litre ‘VK56’ direct-injection V8 petrol developing a healthy 298kW and 560Nm and sounding excellent in the process. 

Nissan has confirmed its replacement is the 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 found in the US-market Infiniti QX80. You can feel sad for a minute, but the 336kW and 698Nm outputs speak for themselves. 

The new engine is teamed with a new nine-speed automatic replacing the current seven-speed, all up this makes for a 20 per cent efficiency improvement.

Nissan Patrol render (Image: Thanos Pappas)

Beyond the engine, the Patrol will share its new chassis with the QX80 and get a stronger body with new design details. Expect the multi-link coil suspension to remain along with a revised version of the Hydraulic Body Motion Control (HBMC) system. 

Electric power steering will appear for the first time and a rack that boasts a 300 per cent increase in torsional rigidity (in the QX80, at least) will improve response. The new steering system allows more modern driver-assist features, such as lane-keep and improved adaptive cruise control.

There are rumours of an electric Nissan Patrol, but this likely won’t appear until at least 2028, when the Japanese brand is hoping to sort its solid state battery technology.

Nissan Patrol Ti (Image: Glen Sullivan)

2025 Nissan Patrol design

Yet again, we can look to the United States for information. The QX80’s vast grille, bluff sides with ‘invisible’ pillars for a monolithic appearance are translated in our exclusive render.

Don’t expect total flatness, though, with some expressive surfacing that should give the new Patrol a broader appeal.

As for the rear end, a teaser shows a full-width LED light across the new Patrol’s tailgate that terminates in square bracket-shaped details to set it apart from the QX80.

2025 Infiniti QX80

Inside is where the majority of the transformation has been applied to the QX80. Gone is any ruched leather or mottled wood trim replaced by new materials and bang up-to-date 14.3-inch touchscreen.

We can expect the generous multimedia screen, a digital driver’s display, wireless charging and more contemporary button designs with a toned-down, more workmanlike look for the new Nissan Patrol.

Compared to the Y62 Patrol, the new QX80 is significantly longer measuring 5365mm tip-to-tail though rides on the same 3075mm wheelbase.

The new QX80's tracks are also around 30mm wider. While the length may stay closer to the existing model, you can be sure Nissan will use the track width to enhance the new vehicle's capability.

2025 Infiniti QX80.

2025 Nissan Patrol price

One of the Patrol’s key draw-points is value, but there’s no chance the all-new vehicle will match the current Ti’s $87,900 (before on-road costs) starting price. 

Looking to close rivals – the LandCruiser 300 Series and Prado – start prices have typically climbed around $10,000 in new-generation products. A start price closer to $100,000 for the Ti, then, seems plausible. 

It will be accompanied by more comfortable seating, better cabin technology and enhanced safety systems, most likely including AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, auto high-beam, lane-departure warning, speed-sign recognition, lane-trace assist on top models and more airbags – hopefully that can all be disabled easily when off-roading.

Nissan Patrol render (Image: Thanos Pappas)

That would push a luxurious Ti-L up to around $115,000 while future hardcore models, including the possibility of a Patrol Nismo for the first time or new version of the Warrior – would then move up closer to the LandCruiser 300 Series GR Sport’s $145,876 starting price.

Whether the Patrol’s range would grow even more luxurious – potentially incorporating the QX80’s air suspension – remains to be seen. Don’t expect a base model to compete with the LandCruiser GX, however. 

2025 Nissan Patrol release date

The new Y63 Patrol will be revealed before the end of this Japanese fiscal year, meaning March 2025.

A recent update from the US suggests the off-roader will be unveiled before 2024 is out, however, beating initial expectations significantly. 

With Australia’s love for the Patrol, we hope it's here by 2025. However, as we saw with the Y62 configuring the new vehicle for right-hand drive may cause a hold-up, and the United States and Middle East markets will get their hands on the new 4x4 first.

Nissan Patrol render (Image: Thanos Pappas)

Nissan is bullish about the new 4x4's performance, with Vice president, Product Strategy & Planning Ivan Espinoza telling CarsGuide the Y63 will be "much better" than a LandCruiser 300 Series.

“The overall performance, driving dynamics, you will see big, big improvements. The dynamic performance is very well executed on the road when you’re driving at high speed, the response, the chassis, the dynamics, the steering have also been greatly improved,” says Ivan – we can't wait to find out.