Nissan Patrol Y63 drops the V8 for a more powerful twin-turbo V6

Key takeaways

• All-new Nissan Patrol Y63 confirmed for Australia, arriving early 2027
• New 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 makes 317kW and 700Nm
• Orders open this month, first deliveries in Q1 2027

Nissan has confirmed the all-new Patrol Y63 for Australia with orders opening later this month and first customer deliveries due in the first quarter of 2027. The next-generation flagship 4x4 swaps the old V8 for a twin-turbo V6 and piles on a long list of comfort and tech firsts. It's the biggest change to the Nissan Patrol in more than a decade.

Twin-turbo V6 replaces the V8

For the first time, the Patrol runs a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, built on engineering from Nissan's GT-R sports car. It makes 317kW and 700Nm, paired with a new nine-speed automatic.

That's 19kW and 140Nm more than the outgoing V8, or 6% more power and 25% more torque. Peak torque also arrives earlier in the rev range, which should sharpen everyday driving, towing and low-speed off-road work.

Nissan has borrowed a scavenger oil pump from that same GT-R thinking, keeping the engine lubricated on steep climbs and off-camber terrain.

Toyota already retired the LandCruiser's V8 for a twin-turbo V6 in the LandCruiser 300 and Nissan is now walking the same road. With Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard penalising thirsty engines from 2025, the old 5.6-litre V8 had no realistic future here, so don't expect it to return locally.

Nissan Patrol Y63 specs

"More powerful, more polished and more capable than ever before, we can't wait to put it in our customers' hands early next year," said Steve Milette, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania.

A cabin full of firsts

Higher grades bring adaptive air suspension for the first time, working with Nissan's new e-Damper system to lift ride height for off-road angles and drop it in Park for easier entry. On the highway it lowers above 90km/h and rises again below 70km/h to help economy and cruising comfort.

Patrol Y63 LHD Interior

Inside, the headline act is Biometric Cooling, which Nissan calls a segment first. It reads passenger temperatures at start-up and sets the climate control to cool the cabin quickly, handy in an Australian summer.

There's more. Front massage seats appear for the first time, zero-gravity seats feature across the first two rows, and a Monolith display anchors the dash with dual 14.3-inch screens on top grades. A head-up display and a 12-speaker Klipsch sound system round out the flagship kit.

When can you buy the Nissan Patrol Y63 in Australia?

Australian buyers can register their interest now through Nissan. Orders open later in August 2026, with first deliveries locked in for the first quarter of 2027.

Pricing has not been confirmed. Nissan says full Australian specs, grades and prices will land in later announcements ahead of launch, so treat the current details as provisional.

The V8 era is ending, and Nissan is betting Patrol buyers will trade cylinders for more power, more torque and a far plusher cabin. Pricing is the last piece missing and it's what will decide whether the Y63 can truly rattle the LandCruiser 300.

Frequently asked questions

When does the Nissan Patrol Y63 go on sale in Australia?

Orders open later in August 2026, with first customer deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

How much power does the new Nissan Patrol have?

The 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 makes 317kW and 700Nm, up 19kW and 140Nm on the outgoing V8.

How much will the Nissan Patrol Y63 cost?

Australian pricing has not been confirmed. Nissan will announce prices, grades and full specifications closer to launch.