After more than a decade on sale, the Nissan Patrol has finally been replaced. The seventh-generation Y63 Patrol made its global debut in Abu Dhabi in September 2024, but it was the Japan Mobility Show in October 2025 that gave me my first chance to get up close with the production vehicle on a show stand, and the result is seriously impressive.
The Y63 represents the most significant Patrol overhaul in the nameplate’s history. Gone is the beloved 5.6-litre naturally aspirated V8, replaced by a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 317kW and 700Nm. The chassis is substantially stiffer, the cabin is packed with technology, and air suspension arrives for the first time. For Australian buyers, this is the vehicle that will go head to head with the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series when it arrives on local shores around late 2026.
In our walkaround video, we take you around the exterior design, explore the new interior layout with its dual 14.3-inch screens, and talk through the key changes that matter for Australian 4WD and touring enthusiasts, including what the smaller 97-litre fuel tank and the absence of a diesel option mean for outback capability.
Watch the full walk-around below or here: 2026 Nissan Patrol Y63 Walkaround, Japan Mobility Show
2026 Nissan Patrol Y63: Expected Engine Specifications
The Y63 Patrol launched globally with two petrol engine options. Australia is expected to receive only the twin-turbo V6. No diesel or hybrid variant has been confirmed for any market.
| Specification | VR35DDTT Twin-Turbo V6 (expected for Australia) | VQ38DD Naturally Aspirated V6 (Middle East only) |
|---|---|---|
| Engine type | 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 | 3.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol V6 |
| Displacement | 3,492 cc | 3,799 cc |
| Maximum power | 317kW (425hp) at 5,600 rpm | 236kW (316hp) at 6,400 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 700Nm at 3,600 rpm | 386Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Transmission | 9-speed torque-converter automatic | 9-speed torque-converter automatic |
| Drivetrain | Full-time 4WD with 2-speed transfer case (4H/4L) | Full-time 4WD with 2-speed transfer case (4H/4L) |
| Construction | Body-on-frame (ladder chassis) | Body-on-frame (ladder chassis) |
| Fuel type | 91 RON petrol (expected) | 91 RON petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 97 litres | 97 litres |
| Estimated fuel consumption | 15.7L/100 km combined (based on US EPA figures) | Not yet published |
| Suspension | Independent front, multi-link rear with available air suspension | Independent front, multi-link rear |
Note: All figures are based on confirmed overseas-market specifications as of March 2026. Final Australian specifications, including power output, fuel consumption, and equipment levels, are subject to confirmation by Nissan Australia closer to the local launch date. The VQ38DD engine is not expected for the Australian market.
NISMO Variants (not confirmed for Australia)
For reference, the VR35DDTT engine also appears in higher-output NISMO tunes overseas. The Middle East Patrol NISMO produces 369kW (495hp) and 700Nm, while the US-market