The new Nissan Patrol is finally nearing its Australian launch, with Nissan confirming orders for the Y63 will open later this month ahead of its showroom arrival in the first quarter of 2027.

First revealed globally in September 2024, the Y63 has since been spotted testing on Australian roads, with spy shots circulating over the past few months. It marks a big change for the Patrol, with Nissan dropping the old 5.6-litre V8 for a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6.

The new engine makes 317kW and 700Nm, with drive sent through a nine-speed automatic. That’s 19kW more power and 140Nm more torque than the outgoing Patrol, or increases of six percent and 25 percent respectively.

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Nissan says peak torque also arrives earlier in the rev range, which should help when towing, climbing hills or tackling off-road conditions. The new V6 also gets some technology from Nissan’s GT-R program, including a scavenger oil pump designed to maintain consistent engine lubrication during extreme off-road driving, including steep inclines and off-camber terrain.

The new Patrol will also be available with Adaptive Air Suspension on selected grades. It can raise the Patrol in Off-Road Mode to improve its approach, breakover and departure angles, then lower the vehicle when parked to make it easier to get in and out or load cargo.

The suspension also automatically lowers at speeds above 90km/h and raises again below 70km/h. Nissan’s Intelligent Dynamic Damping, or e-Damper technology, will also be available with the Adaptive Air Suspension system, continuously adjusting to changing road and terrain conditions.

“For decades the Patrol has been a symbol of go-anywhere capability and trust, and it holds a special place with Australian customers,” said Steve Milette, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania. “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.” 

Plenty of new cabin tech

The Y63 brings a long list of firsts for the Patrol, with Nissan adding plenty of new technology and comfort features. Selected grades will get the Monolith display with dual 14.3-inch screens, along with a Head-Up Display.

Front seats can be fitted with massage functions, while first- and second-row passengers get Nissan’s ‘zero-gravity’ seats. Biometric Cooling is another first for the Patrol and the segment, with the system monitoring passenger temperatures and adjusting the climate control when the vehicle is started.

Selected variants will also get a 12-speaker Klipsch premium audio system, using a 12-channel, 600-watt amplifier.

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Australian Patrol details still to come

Nissan is yet to confirm the full Australian model range, which grades will get the various features, or the detailed specifications for each variant.

Pricing and the final grade structure will also be confirmed closer to launch. Orders open later this month, with first customer deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

What we know so far

  • Engine: 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol
  • Power: 317kW
  • Torque: 700Nm
  • Transmission: Nine-speed automatic
  • Adaptive Air Suspension: Available on select grades, with Off-Road Mode ride-height adjustment
  • Intelligent Dynamic Damping: Available with Adaptive Air Suspension
  • Biometric Cooling: Available on select grades
  • Massage seats: Available on select variants
  • Monolith display: Dual 14.3-inch screens on select grades
  • Head-Up Display: Available on select grades
  • Klipsch audio: 12-speaker, 600W system on select variants
  • Orders: Open later this month
  • First deliveries: Q1 2027
  • Australian specs: Model range, grade applicability and detailed specifications to be confirmed closer to launch

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the new Nissan Patrol arrive in Australia?

The first Y63 Patrol customer deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

When do Nissan Patrol Y63 orders open?

Nissan says Australian orders for the new Patrol will open later this month.

What engine does the new Nissan Patrol have?

The Y63 Patrol is powered by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine producing 317kW and 700Nm. It is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Does the new Nissan Patrol have air suspension?

Adaptive Air Suspension will be available on selected Y63 Patrol grades. In Off-Road Mode, it can raise the vehicle to improve its approach, breakover and departure angles.

How much will the new Nissan Patrol cost in Australia?

Nissan has not yet announced Australian pricing. Pricing, along with the full model range, grade structure and detailed specifications, will be confirmed closer to launch.

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