Nissan Australia has revealed further details of the new Y63 Patrol, with notable gains in passenger space, cargo and towing capability reinforcing its credentials as a true, full-sized family SUV.
That translates to more space and comfort across all three rows, increased cargo capacity of up to 2,749-litres (577-litres with all three rows up, and 1594-litres with the third folded) and a 3,700kg braked towing capacity.
Nissan engineers spent considerable time and effort ensuring that the folded second and third-row seat configuration also creates a near-flat cargo floor, making it easier to load and organise larger items.
Loading and unloading is further enhanced on PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve grades through the inclusion of adaptive air suspension, which allows the vehicle to be lowered to improve access to the cargo area.
“The all-new Patrol’s improvements extend beyond its exterior design and powertrain, with particular attention given to the needs of passengers and families,” Nissan Oceania managing director Steve Milette said.
“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.”
Nissan engineers placed a strong emphasis on interior packaging when developing the Y63 Patrol, ensuring passengers across all three rows benefit from improvements in space, comfort and usability.
For front row occupants, a new ‘Zero Gravity’ seat structure with high-damping foam designed to reduce uncomfortable vibrations over rough and corrugated roads features, while all grades benefit from improvements to hip, shoulder and legroom.
Front seat comfort is further enhanced by the availability of seat massage, offered exclusively for the driver on Ti-L+ and expanded to both the driver and front passenger on Ti-L Reserve.
Second-row passengers benefit from the same Zero Gravity seat structure.
A new seat slide function provides greater flexibility when balancing passenger and cargo requirements. That translates to up to 250mm more leg space than in the outgoing Y62 Patrol, providing a significant improvement.
Second row passengers will also note improvements in hip and shoulder room, further enhancing comfort, particularly during long-distance travel. In the third row, a new, smart tilt and glide setup improves access.
A wider sidestep on all grades provides additional foot space to make entering and exiting easier too. Once seated, third row passengers benefit from 75mm more hip room, 66mm more knee room and up to 84mm more heel gap for outboard occupants.
The result is a third row designed to be substantially more accommodating for three passengers, rather than simply being an occasional seating solution. On the Ti-L Reserve grade, quilting extends to the upper section of the third row seat.
In terms of towing, customers can choose from a range of tow tongue and tow ball configurations available as an at-cost accessory, including a configuration supporting the Patrol’s full 3,700kg braked towing capacity.
For the first time, all Patrol grades feature Trailer Blind Spot Warning in addition to Trailer Sway Control, providing added confidence. On PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve grades, ‘Trailer Docking Support’ makes connecting a trailer easier.
It helps the driver align the vehicle’s tow bar with the trailer coupling, reducing the need to repeatedly exit the vehicle to check positioning. Both PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve include electric trailer brake controller as standard equipment.
The first Australian customer deliveries are scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
