Nissan New Zealand announced pricing and specifications for the all-new Y63 Patrol in early September, opening a four-grade range at $120,990 plus on-road costs. That is $2,000 more than the outgoing Y62, and every variant brings a more powerful engine, more standard equipment, and a braked towing capacity of 3,700kg. Order books are open, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
V6 replaces the V8
The headline change is under the bonnet. The Y62’s 5.6-litre naturally aspirated V8 gives way to a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 producing 317kW and 700Nm — 6% more power and 25% more torque than the outgoing V8’s 298kW and 560Nm. It drives through a nine-speed automatic in place of the previous seven-speed, with full-time 4WD, a 4H/4L transfer case, an electronic locking rear differential, and eight terrain modes.
“For decades the Patrol has been a symbol of go-anywhere capability and trust, and it holds a special place with Kiwi customers. The all-new Y63 Patrol honours that heritage while taking a significant leap forward. 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.
Four grades, eight seats
All four grades seat eight and share the redesigned cabin, headed by Nissan’s widescreen Monolith dual display. The Y63 is the first Nissan sold here with Google built-in and Google Gemini AI, working with NissanConnect connected services. Standard equipment across the range also includes a 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor with an ‘invisible hood’ view, tri-zone climate control, trailer blind spot warning, and ProPILOT driver assistance.
The entry Ti is $120,990. The Ti-L, at $136,490, adds 14.3-inch displays, a 12-speaker Klipsch audio system, a head-up display, Intelligent Dynamic Damping suspension, 20-inch wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, and roof rails.
The PRO-4X, at $145,990, is the first Patrol of its kind offered in New Zealand. It pairs Adaptive Air Suspension with all-terrain tyres, a rugged front bumper, and wheel arch mouldings, and adds heated and ventilated front seats and Nissan’s Biometric Cooling system.
The Ti-L Reserve tops the range at $150,490 with Adaptive Air Suspension, 22-inch wheels, dual rear entertainment screens, massage seats, multi-colour ambient lighting, and leather-accented trim.
Space, cargo, and towing
Cabin packaging was a focus of the redesign. Front and second-row seats use a new ‘Zero Gravity’ structure with high-damping foam to take the edge off corrugated roads, and all grades gain hip, shoulder, and legroom along with a higher driver eyeline. The second row now slides, giving up to 250mm more legroom than the Y62 in its rearmost position, and a tilt-and-glide function replaces the old tumble seat so the third row can be reached with a child seat still fitted. Third-row occupants get 75mm more hip room, 66mm more knee room, and a flatter floor.
Cargo space is up at every configuration: 577 litres behind the third row, 1,594 litres with it folded, and 2,749 litres with both rear rows down — gains of 110, 181, and 127 litres respectively over the Y62, with a near-flat floor when folded. The PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve, which have Adaptive Air Suspension, can be lowered to ease loading.
The 3,700kg braked rating is a 200kg increase over the Y62 and applies across the range, with a tow-tongue and tow-ball configuration supporting the full figure offered as an accessory. Trailer Sway Control and Trailer Blind Spot Warning are standard on every grade, and the PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve add Trailer Docking Support, which helps line the tow bar up with the coupling, plus an electric trailer brake controller.
Warranty and servicing
The Y63 is covered by Nissan’s 10-year/300,000km MORE warranty, with roadside assistance for up to the same period. Servicing is due every 12 months or 15,000km, with a flat rate of $599 per service for the first five years.
