The new Nissan Patrol will have more room for passengers and luggage than the outgoing Y62, while its braked towing capacity increases to 3700kg across the Australian range.

Nissan Australia has released more details of the new Patrol ahead of its arrival here, with the biggest practical changes centred on passenger space, cargo capacity and towing.

Cargo capacity increases to 577 litres with all three rows in use, 1594 litres with the third row folded and 2749 litres with both rear rows folded. Those figures represent increases of 110, 181 and 127 litres respectively over the outgoing Y62 Patrol.

The second and third rows can also be folded to create a near-flat cargo floor, which should make it easier to load larger items. PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve grades get adaptive air suspension that can lower the vehicle to make loading the cargo area easier.

2026 Nissan Y63 Patrol finished in white, rear cargo area shown with the tailgate open, third-row seats folded flat and four large silver suitcases loaded inside.
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Nissan Oceania Managing Director Steve Milette said the changes were focused on improving the Patrol’s practicality for passengers and families.

“The all-new Patrol’s improvements extend beyond its exterior design and powertrain, with particular attention given to the needs of passengers and families. The Patrol has always been valued by Australian families for its space, comfort and versatility. With the all-new model, we’ve taken those attributes to another level.

“From significantly increased third-row space and greater second-row legroom to more usable cargo capacity and 3,700kg braked towing capability‡ across the range, the all-new Patrol has been engineered to be even more capable of meeting the demands of Australian families.”

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More room across all three rows

The second row can slide fore and aft, giving passengers up to 250mm more legroom than the Y62 when positioned at the rear of its travel.

A new tilt-and-glide function also makes access to the third row easier, including when a child seat is fitted to the second row. Third-row space gets a substantial increase, with 75mm more hip room and 66mm more knee room than the Y62. Moving the second row to its forward-most position provides up to 253mm more legroom, while outboard third-row passengers gain 84mm of heel clearance.

The third row also gets a flatter floor, while a wider sidestep is fitted across the range to make getting into and out of the rear seats easier. Nissan says the changes are intended to make the third row more suitable for three passengers rather than simply serving as occasional seating.

Up front, all grades gain more hip, shoulder and legroom, along with a higher driver eyeline. The front and second-row seats use a new ‘Zero Gravity’ structure with high-damping foam designed to reduce vibrations over rough and corrugated roads. Seat massage is available for the driver on Ti-L+ and for both front occupants on Ti-L Reserve.

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3700kg towing across the range

The new Patrol’s braked towing capacity increases by 200kg to 3700kg across the range.

Nissan will offer a range of tow tongue and tow ball configurations as at-cost accessories, including a configuration supporting the full 3700kg rating. Trailer Blind Spot Warning is now fitted across the range, joining Trailer Sway Control. PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve grades add Trailer Docking Support to help align the tow bar with a trailer coupling, while both grades get an electric trailer brake controller as standard.

The Patrol range starts at $98,990 for the Ti and extends to $145,990 for the Ti-L Reserve, with the range powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 producing 317kW and 700Nm, paired with a nine-speed automatic and full-time 4WD with 4H and 4L. The range also gets an electronic rear differential lock, while the PRO-4X adds adaptive air suspension, all-terrain tyres and a dedicated off-road front bumper.

The all-new Nissan Patrol is due to reach Australian customers in the first quarter of 2027.

The essential info

  • Cargo capacity: 577L with all three rows in use
  • Cargo capacity: 1594L with third row folded
  • Cargo capacity: 2749L with second and third rows folded
  • Second-row legroom: Up to 250mm more than Y62
  • Third-row hip room: 75mm more than Y62
  • Third-row knee room: 66mm more than Y62
  • Third-row legroom: Up to 253mm more with second row moved forward
  • Third-row heel clearance: 84mm more for outboard occupants
  • Braked towing capacity: 3700kg
  • Engine: 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6
  • Power: 317kW
  • Torque: 700Nm
  • Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
  • 4WD: Full-time 4WD with 4H and 4L
  • Rear differential: Electronic locking differential
  • Starting price: $98,990
  • Top-spec price: $145,990
  • Australian deliveries: Q1 2027
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