2025 NISSAN PATROL MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT

CURTAINS DROP ON SEVENTH-GENERATION PATROL BUT NOT HERE UNTIL 2026

- TRISTAN TANCREDI

NISSAN has unveiled its all-new Patrol, but we won’t be seeing tthe large 4x4 wagon in Australia before late 2026.

Revealed in Abu Dhabi, the seventh-generation Patrol wears a strikingly different design compared to its predecessors, employs a V6 twin-turbo engine paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and features customisable adaptive air suspension.

“The seventh generation is a bold leap forward, blending unparalleled performance, cutting-edge technology and a commanding presence to redefine what an SUV can be,” said Makoto Uchida, president and CEO of Nissan.

Building on more than 70 years of heritage, the new Patrol replaces the venerable Y62, which debuted in 2010 and was popular on local 4x4 tracks due to its off-road prowess and stonking 5.6L V8 that delivered 298kW and 560Nm. The recently revealed Patrol loses that V8 might, but replaces it with two engine options: a 3.5litre V6 twin-turbo petrol engine, and a 3.8litre naturally aspirated V6.

The 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo generates a claimed 317kW and 700Nm – seven per cent more power and 25 per cent more torque compared to the V8. Plus, Nissan says it is 24 per cent more fuel efficient than the eight cylinder engine. The 3.8litre naturally aspirated V6 produces a claimed 316hp (236kW) and 386Nm, but we expect that just the turbocharged engine will be offered in Australia.

The V6 engine is paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission – that’s two more cogs for those playing at home – controlled via a horizontal ‘Piano Button’ e-shifter.

It may no longer have V8 power, but the new Patrol is now the most powerful factory Patrol ever.

Nissan has integrated – as standard across the range – an all-new customisable adaptive air suspension. This set-up utilises e-dampers, which automatically adjust damper settings, to provide a comfortable and seamless journey between on- and offroad adventures.