First Y63 Patrol rolls off the production line ahead of 2027 Aussie launch

The new Nissan Y63 Patrol has officially entered production in Japan, with the first Australian deliveries scheduled for early 2027.

The first right-hand-drive examples have rolled off the line at Nissan’s Kyushu factory, which has a long history of building Patrols for Australia and other markets.

The Y63 Patrol brings an all-new ladder-frame chassis, with Nissan claiming a 40 per cent increase in torsional rigidity over the outgoing Y62. Larger chassis side members are designed to improve handling and ride comfort while reducing noise and vibration. The revised frame also supports a maximum braked towing capacity of 3700kg, up 200kg over the previous model.

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Nissan has also increased the use of high-strength steel in the body structure, which now accounts for 27 per cent of the total, a 21 per cent increase over the Y62. The company says this improves body rigidity, durability and occupant protection.

Previously reported, the Australian Patrol range will use a 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 producing 317kW and 700Nm, paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and full-time four-wheel drive with high- and low-range gearing. An electronic locking rear differential is standard across the range.

The new model also gains more room for passengers and luggage. Cargo capacity measures 577 litres with all three rows in use, 1594 litres with the third row folded and 2749 litres with both rear rows folded, while second-row legroom increases by up to 250mm.

Six grades will be offered in Australia, with prices starting at $98,990 for the Ti and topping out at $145,990 for the Ti-L Reserve. An off-road-focused PRO-4X will get all-terrain tyres, a revised front bumper and adaptive air suspension.

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The essential info

• Chassis: All-new ladder-frame design
• Torsional rigidity: 40 per cent greater than Y62
• Chassis construction: Larger frame side members
• Body structure: High-strength steel accounts for 27 per cent of the structure, a 21 percentage-point increase over Y62
• 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, up 200kg over Y62
• 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
• Production: Commenced at Nissan Shatai Kyushu, Japan, on 13 October 2026
• Australian deliveries: First quarter of 2027

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