The all-new Nissan Patrol is officially heading to Australia, with orders for the next-generation Y63 set to open in August and first customer deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
The new Patrol represents a significant change for one of Australia’s longest-running large 4WD nameplates, replacing the familiar V8 with a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 while introducing new suspension, comfort and cabin technologies.
The V6 produces 317kW and 700Nm and is paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission. Nissan says the combination delivers 19kW more power and 140Nm more torque than the outgoing powertrain, with peak torque arriving earlier in the rev range to improve everyday driving, towing and off-road performance.
The engine also draws on Nissan GT-R technology, including a scavenger oil pump designed to maintain consistent lubrication when tackling steep inclines and off-camber terrain.
“For decades the Patrol has been a symbol of go-anywhere capability and trust, and it holds a special place with Australian customers,” Nissan Oceania Managing Director Steve Milette said.
“The all-new Y63 Patrol honours that heritage while taking a significant leap forward. More powerful, more polished and more capable than ever before, we can’t wait to put it in our customers’ hands early next year.”
Adaptive air suspension arrives
Select grades will offer Adaptive Air Suspension for the first time, combined with Nissan’s Intelligent Dynamic Damping system.
The suspension can change the vehicle’s ride height depending on the conditions. In Off-Road Mode it raises the Patrol to improve approach, breakover and departure angles, while the vehicle can lower when parked to make passenger access and loading easier.
At highway speeds, the suspension automatically lowers above 90km/h before raising again when speeds fall below 70km/h, with Nissan claiming benefits for fuel economy and cruising comfort.
For fleet and business buyers operating in regional or remote environments, the combination of additional torque and adjustable suspension is likely to be among the more relevant developments, although Nissan is yet to confirm detailed Australian specifications, grades or towing figures for the Y63.
Patrol moves further upmarket
The new generation also takes a major step towards luxury SUV territory.
Selected models will feature Biometric Cooling, which monitors passenger temperatures when they enter the vehicle and can automatically adjust the climate control system when the vehicle is started.
Front-seat massage functionality will also be offered for the first time, while first and second-row occupants can receive Nissan’s ‘zero-gravity’ seating, designed to improve posture and comfort over longer journeys.
Technology is centred around a new Monolith display, with selected grades receiving two 14.3-inch screens incorporating infotainment, navigation, vehicle information and connectivity functions.
A Head-Up Display will also be offered on selected grades, while higher specification variants will be available with a 12-speaker Klipsch premium audio system using a 12-channel, 600-watt amplifier.
A new chapter for an Australian 4WD favourite
The Patrol first launched globally in 1951 and arrived in Australia in 1961. Over the decades it has developed a strong following across recreational, regional and work applications, with Nissan describing it as a familiar sight in the outback, on worksites and in family driveways.
The Y63 will now attempt to retain that capability while adding substantially more technology and refinement.
