The Nissan Patrol needs no introduction. For more than 70 years, it’s been redefining what it means to travel off road, evolving through generations to elevate the standard each time. In 2025, that’s no exception.
Featuring one of the last naturally aspirated V8’s to find its way into an SUV (and with that set to be replaced when the Y63 lands here in late 2026 or early 2027); it should come as no surprise that the Patrol is massively popular.
Measuring just over 5.0m long and with a width just short of 2.0m, it presents an absolutely dominant stance on and off the road. LED headlights and a big chrome grille complete a design that hasn’t altered much over the last few years.
But it’s inside (where the 2024 model was a little lacking), that you’ll find the greatest improvement. The 2025 Nissan Patrol Ti comes with a much-needed interior upgrade, starting with new wood accents on the door card, dash and centre stack.
The “horrid woodgrain interior” has been ripped out and redesigned with the focus on usability. That centre console scores a 12.3-inch infotainment system with sat-nav, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Under that you have the volume knobs, and a day and night button to swiftly change the brightness of the infotainment system. The climate control has had a facelift, now with a dual zone setup in the front, and the ability to adjust the rear system from the dash.
That means passengers in the back get just as much say in keeping things comfortable. Down below sits a retractable woodgrain cubby which doubles as a wireless charging bay, along with the usual USB-C and USB-A ports.
It’s comfortable and relaxing inside, with loads of room in the first and second rows. Even the usually awful sixth and seventh seats have a decent amount of space. There’s 468-litres of boot with all three sets of seats in play.
That grows to 1413-litres with the back pews laid flat. Drop the middle down and you’ll have access to 2623-litres. In contrast to the quiet and roomy cabin, is a roaring V8 under the bonnet.
The 298kW 5.6-litre engine delivers 560Nm of torque and is paired to a 7-speed automatic transmission, with the combination capable of hauling 3.5-tonnes (braked). A full time four-wheel drive system is paired with hydraulic body motion control.
That ensures the big SUV always feels planted, regardless of terrain, both on and off road. And when you’re ready for down and dirty, it’s got Rock, Sand and Snow settings, as well as 4H and 4L.
The setup is excellent, providing solid handling on road, and better travel off it, meaning traversing tricky landscapes couldn’t be easier. Throw in 360-degree cameras, adaptive cruise control, lane intervention and blind spot monitoring, and it’s safe and powerful.
The 2025 Nissan Patrol Ti, expected to be the last Y62, unless the Japanese car maker decides to keep it in play in 2026, is a send off done right. It pairs a roaring V8 with a freshly modernised interior, delivering space, comfort, and capability in equal measure.
Sure, the fuel bill will sting, and the size will not suit everyone, but for those who want a true go anywhere family SUV with old school muscle, the Patrol still makes a compelling case.
In a market rushing toward hybrids and EVs, Nissan’s decision to keep the V8 alive feels both controversial and refreshing. Priced at $104,163 drive away, it takes on the likes of the significantly more expensive LandCruiser Sahara.
That alone makes the Patrol a more than viable alternative, as does its 10-year or 300,000km warranty (when you service with the Japanese car maker). You can find out more on the Nissan Australia website, or by talking to your local dealership.
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Our test vehicle was supplied by Nissan Australia for independent review purposes. Exhaust Notes Australia has not been paid to review this vehicle.
