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2025 Nissan Patrol Review

The Y63 brings everything we love about the Patrol name, and then some.

Jerome Tresvalles
2025 Nissan Patrol Review

The Nissan Patrol nameplate has been around for decades, longer than any other model in Nissan’s history. Originally launched in 1951 as Nissan’s take on the Willy’s Jeep, it began life as a rugged, go-anywhere workhorse for the everyday Japanese. Over the years, the Patrol has evolved into the refined, luxurious 4x4 SUV we know today. Now in its seventh generation, the Y63 Patrol debuts with a new engine and a fresh platform, making it longer and wider than its predecessor. With Nissan handing us the keys, we set out to discover everything this latest iteration has to offer.

4.4 / 5
2025 Nissan Patrol Review
Performance
Engine Output (HP), Acceleration, Transmission, Handling 5.0/5
Design
Exterior & Interior Design, Quality, Fit and Finish, Ergonomics 4.5/5
Ride Comfort
Cabin Comfort, Suspension, NVH Insulation 5.0/5
Safety and Technology
Convenience Technologies, Active and Passive Safety Features 4.5/5
Value for Money
Amount of the vehicle you get for the price, Fuel Efficiency 3.0/5
What You Will Like
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Brimming with tech and safety features
  • Ride and NVH insulation is exceptional
What You Won't Like
  • Thirsty on fuel
  • Audio adjustment and customization is limited
  • Lots of piano black plastics on the center console
How We Do Our Reviews
2025 Nissan Patrol LED
2025 Nissan Patrol Rear Quarter
2025 Nissan Patrol Rear

The Y62 generation of the Patrol was large and muscular, but it also combined some soft curves in its design, which is apparent in the rear bumper and the overall silhouette. Even after two facelifts that sharpened its lines and gave it a more modern, aggressive edge, the underlying shape from its debut remained easy to spot.

2025 Nissan Patrol Exterior

With the Y63 generation, Nissan has taken the final facelift of the Y62 and refined it into a more cohesive, purposeful design. The overall stance is boxier, projecting a stronger, more upright presence. Up front, striking LED headlights frame a new 3D-style grille, while a bold, sculpted bumper adds visual muscle. At the rear, wraparound LED taillights and a neatly contoured tailgate accented with a chrome frame the rear tailgate and add to the square look.

2025 Nissan Patrol Wheels

Larger alloy wheels fill out the arches, and an updated aerodynamics package not only improves efficiency but also complements the Patrol’s blend of ruggedness and refinement. On the whole, the new generation’s appearance mirrors the strengths of the Y62’s design but with further refinements, making the Patrol feel equally at home at red carpet events and on muddy trails.

Nissan Patrol Interior

As you would expect, the inside of the Nissan Patrol is spacious and adorned with premium materials. The seats are wrapped in plush leather, the dashboard is filled with buttons and screens, and a massive sunroof to let light in. 

Nissan Patrol Compartment

Starting in the cargo compartment, the Y63 Patrol has so much room that it can accommodate 467 liters of cargo with the third row of seats up. Fold the third row down, and the space expands to 1,413 liters. Fold all the seats down and you get a maximum cargo capacity of 2,623 liters.

Nissan Patrol Second Row

When it comes to seating, accommodating three passengers in both the second and third rows is never an issue, as legroom and headroom are generous. The third row comes equipped with Type-C chargers, two bottle holders, air vents, and even power-adjustable seats. In the second row, passengers enjoy their own air vents, two bottle holders, two cup holders, partial access to the panoramic sunroof, power-adjustable seats, and two headrest-mounted monitors for entertainment, along with controls for the air vents. The Nissan Patrol does miss out on sun shades for the passenger door mirrors, but this is hardly a dealbreaker—more of a feature we expected, given that most vehicles at this price point include them.

Nissan Patrol First Row

Up front, sitting at the driver’s seat, the enormity of the Patrol is even more apparent with the wide center console and the dashboard. Drivers have control over a pair of 14.3-inch touchscreens, which serve as both the instrument cluster and the infotainment system, while physical controls for vehicle functions remain in reach just below it. Audio is handled by a Klipsch sound system with 12 speakers.

Nissan Patrol Center Console

Complaints? While the physical controls and switches on the dashboard are well integrated, we would have preferred materials other than piano black. Another minor gripe is the infotainment system’s limited audio adjustment options, as it only allows changes to bass, treble, and midrange.

Nissan Patrol Instrument Cluster
Nissan Patrol Speakers
Nissan Patrol Infotainment

However, in the context of everything the Patrol offers inside, and the overall experience of driving and riding in it, these small issues quickly fade into the background—a background made of plush brown leather and a soft, inviting interior.

Nissan Patrol Engine

For the Y63 generation, Nissan dropped the 5.6-liter VK V8 engine for the twin-turbo VR35 V6. If that name is familiar to you, that’s because it’s in the same family of engines as the V6s that powered the GTR. 

Despite losing two cylinders, the addition of two turbos meant that this V6 makes a hell of a lot more power than the previous generation’s V8. The V6 inside the Y36 produces 425 hp and 700 Nm of torque. Power is transferred to all four wheels via a new nine-speed automatic transmission. 

All that power comes with a lot of thirst, however, and we found that out quickly. On the highway, with careful throttle inputs, we managed to eke out 12.2 km/L. In the city with light, moving traffic, that number drops to 5 km/L. Hellish Metro Manila traffic? We got 2.7 km/L. With great power comes great fuel consumption, and if the price tag of the Nissan Patrol isn’t enough of an indicator, we’re here to tell you that this SUV is not for the faint of heart.

Nissan Patrol Moving Shot

Now that we know how powerful it is, let’s talk about how this new Patrol behaves. Even before you set off, the 700 Nm of torque the engine makes lets itself be known, so much so that we had to put it on Eco to make it calm down a bit inside the city. Don’t worry, though, because even in Eco mode, the Patrol’s full reserves of power are available to you with just a press of the pedal.

Thanks to improved insulation, damping, and Nissan’s adaptive air suspension, NVH levels are impressively well controlled. Minor road imperfections disappear beneath the wheels, whether you’re cruising slowly or moving at speed. Deeper ruts, however, should still be approached with caution, as hitting them too fast can jostle this big SUV.

In the city, the Patrol’s size transforms driving from a simple task into a mindful responsibility. The large dimensions also mean bigger blind spots, so extra care is needed, even at low speeds. Out on the highway, though, it shifts into its element—smooth, comfortable, and perfectly capable of becoming a relaxed, long-legged cruiser.

Easing the stress of maneuvering something this large is Nissan’s ProPilot ADAS suite. With its advanced safety systems and cutting-edge driver aids, the Y63 remains surprisingly manageable, proving that even a vehicle of this scale can be as easy to live with as it is imposing. 

With a starting price of P5,385,000, the Patrol is by no means the most sensible car to buy—especially when you consider that a vehicle this complex and powerful will demand an equally substantial budget for maintenance.

However, when measured against its limited pool of rivals and other vehicles in its segment, the Patrol actually represents solid value. Despite its P5,385,000 price tag, it still undercuts its main competitors by a significant margin. So, if money is no object, the Patrol is certainly a strong contender worth considering if what you want is a luxurious car that you can take literally anywhere.

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Specifications

Engine

3.5 L

Fuel Type

Gasoline

Performance

425 hp @ 5,600 rpm

Transmission

Automatic

Summary

Name Nissan Patrol 3.5 V6 TT AT 4x4 (Granite Black)
Body Type SUV
Price ₱5,385,000
Transmission Category Automatic

Engine

Performance

Economy & Environment

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Safety & Security

Features

Technology

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