2027 Nissan Patrol Y63 vs Toyota LandCruiser 300: How they compare

Nissan Australia has announced pricing and key details for the new, seventh-generation Patrol, codenamed ‘Y63’, with an expanded six-member lineup aimed squarely at the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series.

The first new Patrol in 13 years should help Nissan level the playing field, especially given the current 300 Series LandCruiser is much younger than the outgoing Patrol, introduced both globally and in Australia in 2021.

The two nameplates have been sparring partners for more than 70 years, with the first Patrol launched in 1951, the same year as the Toyota BJ, which was renamed the LandCruiser three years later. Toyota launched the LandCruiser in Australia in 1958, while the Patrol arrived in 1961 under the Datsun brand.

The 300 Series saw Toyota drop V8 models for a 3.3-litre twin-turbocharged V6 diesel across the lineup. The Y63 Patrol has followed suit with a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine replacing the Y62’s sonorous petrol 5.6-litre V8.

Earlier this year, Toyota added a hybrid option to the 300 Series, borrowed from the Tundra full-size pickup, which it now offers on the top-two model grades, both commanding around $9000 more than diesel equivalents.

On that front, Nissan has said there’s little call from its Patrol buyers for a hybrid in the Y63, with its petrol-powered range “the right powertrain for right now” and enough to challenge diesel powered LandCruiser.

It has also ruled out a performance-focused Nismo version, which is offered overseas, but hasn't quashed the idea of a new Patrol Warrior, which topped the previous range.

While the outgoing Y62 Patrol has sold well, despite several price rises as Nissan looked to capitalise on those wanting a V8 after news of its demise, the LandCruiser has outsold Patrol by more than two-to-one so far in 2026.

Yet that was with three variants, while the new Y63’s six model grades combine with a range of upgrades – including more seats, greater space and increased towing capacity – to make it a formidable on-paper rival.

Nissan Australia doesn’t expect the Patrol to lead an overall sales turnaround for the brand here, given how solid sales of the outgoing Y62 Patrol have been – but perhaps it's being modest?

We take a look at what we know about the two rivals ahead of the Y63’s official media launch and scheduled customer deliveries in early 2027.

How much do they cost?

The Patrol kicks off at $98,990 before on-road costs for the base Ti, with the entry-level LandCruiser GX officially $99,270 before on-roads for a relatively meagre $280 difference.

Yet this trend continues as you ‘walk’ up the range, with all six Patrol model grades undercutting their equivalent LandCruiser.

The biggest difference is a more than $10,000 advantage for the Patrol Pro-4X, a new model grade first used in Australia on the Nissan Navara for an off-road focused version.

This is where the Patrol lineup splits, in what it internally calls a ‘Y’ strategy.

The Pro-4X and top-spec Ti-L Reserve offer two divergent paths, with the former being more ‘rugged’ and the latter having a more ‘royal’ luxury tilt.

The LandCruiser, too, has an off-road-focused GR Sport version, with significant changes to its suspension and four-wheel drive system, which is priced almost identically to the more luxury-focused Sahara ZX. The two grades are the closest counterparts to the Patrol Pro-4X and Ti-L Reserve.

In comparing what we know about the Y63 so far against the 300 Series, we’ve left out the hybrid LandCruiser models.

They add another layer of depth to the LandCruiser’s appeal and, as mentioned, are the most expensive versions, adding around $9000 above the price of the diesel Sahara ZX or GR Sport.

What do you get?

Nissan Australia has announced key equipment levels for each model grade, but we don’t have the full specs of the Australian Y63 Patrol just yet. Nevertheless, we still have enough to show some key differences between the two vehicles.

2027 Nissan Patrol Ti equipment highlights:

• LED headlights and tail-lights
• 18-inch gunmetal alloy wheels with full-size spare
• NissanConnect connected-car services with Google Built-in and Google Gemini AI
• Tri-zone automatic climate control
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Leather-accented steering wheel

Ti+ adds:

• Panoramic glass roof
• Privacy glass
• Power tailgate
• Roof rails
• Intelligent rear-view mirror
• Rain-sensing wipers

Ti-L adds:

• Dual 14.3-inch monolith display screens
• 12-speaker Klipsch premium audio system
• Head-up display
• Intelligent Dynamic Damping
• 20-inch machined alloy wheels
• 3D-rotation Intelligent Around View Monitor with invisible bonnet ‘skeleton view’

Ti-L+ adds:

• Genuine leather-accented seat trim
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Driver’s seat massage function
• Heated steering wheel
• Centre console cool box
• ‘Biometric’ air-conditioning
• Multi-colour cabin lighting

Pro-4X adds (over Ti-L):

• 20-inch black-finish alloy wheels with all-terrain tyres
• Adaptive air suspension with Intelligent Dynamic Damping
• Unique front-bumper design
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Centre console cool box
• ‘Biometric’ air-conditioning
• Trailer docking support
• Electric trailer brake controller

Ti-L Reserve adds (over Ti-L+):

• 22-inch machined alloy wheels
• Adaptive air suspension with Intelligent Dynamic Damping
• Driver and front-passenger massage seats
• Dual 12.8-inch second-row entertainment screens
• Trailer docking support
• Electric trailer brake controller

In contrast, here's what the LandCruiser 300 Series offers in its six model grades.

2026 Toyota LandCruiser GX equipment highlights:

• 17-inch steel wheels
• LED headlights with manual levelling
• Automatic high-beam
• Crawl control
• Hill descent control
• Proximity entry with push-button start
• Dual-zone climate control
• Black fabric upholstery
• 60:40-split/folding second-row seats
• Vinyl flooring
• Rubber floor mats
• One-touch power windows (all doors)
• 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
• 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 6-speaker sound system

It’s the only LandCruiser model grade to come standard with a snorkel.

GXL adds:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Variable intermittent wipers
• Rear privacy glass
• Side steps
• Black faux-suede upholstery
• Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat
• Quad-zone climate control
• Centre console cool box
• Wireless phone charger
• Carpeted flooring
• 40:20:40-split/folding second-row seats

VX adds:

• LED rear indicators
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Puddle lights
• Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management
• Sunroof
• Leather-accented shifter
• Woodgrain and leatherette inlays
• Black leatherette upholstery (Beige a no-cost option)
• Power-adjustable steering wheel
• Power driver’s seat lumbar adjustment
• Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Second-row centre armrest
• Rear LED interior lights
• LED door courtesy lights
• Carpeted floor mats
• Remote power windows
• Four-zone climate control
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen (includes HDMI port)
• Satellite navigation
• 10-speaker sound system
• Power tailgate

Sahara adds:

• Sequential turn signals – front and rear
• Head-up display
• Heated steering wheel
• Black leather upholstery (Beige a no-cost option)
• Heated and ventilated outboard second-row seats
• Driver’s seat memory
• Power-folding third row
• 14-speaker JBL sound system
• Dual rear-seat entertainment system

GR Sport adds:

• 18-inch black-finish alloy wheels
• Unique grille with Toyota wordmark
• Adaptive high-beam
• Adaptive variable suspension
• Locking front and rear differentials
• Carbon-look steering wheel, centre console and door trim
• Tailgate puddle lamp

Sahara ZX adds (over Sahara):

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Illuminated side steps
• Hands-free power tailgate
• Rear torque-sensing limited-slip differential
• Black and rose interior available

Are they safe?

The Nissan Patrol Y63 has not been tested by safety body ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program), and there's no Euro NCAP rating applicable either. However, the US Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded its US-market Armada twin Top Safety Pick status this year.

For Australia, Nissan has confirmed the Y63 Patrol will have rear cross-traffic alert on all models – which is missing from the base LandCruiser GX – and tyre pressure monitoring across the lineup.

Australia’s version may vary, but overseas, the Y63 comes with seven airbags, including dual front, dual front-side, driver’s knee airbag and two curtain airbags.

This compares to 10 airbags in the LandCruiser 300 Series, which achieved a five-star ANCAP rating in 2022 (although this doesn't apply to the GR Sport, given its different suspension and driveline tech).

Standard safety tech confirmed for the Patrol so far includes:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Trailer blind-spot monitoring
• Lane-centring
• Navigation-linked speed adjustment
• 3D surround-view camera with invisible ‘skeleton view’ bonnet
• Trailer sway control
• Tyre pressure monitoring system
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Trailer docking support (Pro-4X, Ti-L Reserve)
• Electric brake controller (Pro-4X, Ti-L Reserve)

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series safety tech includes:

• 10 airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, daytime cyclist detection
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane departure warning
• Lane-keep assist (brake-based)
• Speed sign recognition
• Blind-spot monitoring (GXL and up)
• Rear cross-traffic alert (GXL and up)
• Lane Trace Assist (lane centring)
• Reversing camera
• Multi-Terrain Monitor with surround-view camera (VX and up)
• Front and rear parking sensors (GXL and up)
• Rear parking support brake (GXL and up)
• Trailer sway control

What are they like on the inside?

We’re yet to sit in an Australian-spec Y63 Patrol, but key spec differences between the base models include the Patrol Ti’s eight seats – which Nissan claims all accommodate full-size adults – compared to a five-seat layout in the LandCruiser GX, Sahara ZX and GR Sport, and a seven-seat layout in the GXL, VX and Sahara model grades.

The Patrol Ti also has 18-inch wheels, an inch larger than the base LandCruiser’s, with 244mm of ground clearance (on overseas models) compared to the Toyota’s 245mm on all diesel versions.

There's adjustable air suspension on the Patrol Pro-4X, which sits on 20-inch wheels with all-terrain tyres, and the flagship Patrol Ti-L Reserve, which may change that figure for Australia.

Using overseas specs, the Nissan has approach and departure angles of 32 and 25.5 degrees respectively, with the Pro-4X in its highest adjustable suspension setting offering 34-degree approach and 27.5-degree departure angles.

The LandCruiser 300 Series has 31-degree approach and 25-degree departure angles on diesel models, apart from the Sahara ZX diesel which has a 23-degree approach angle due to its unique front bodywork.

The Toyota hits back with greater fuel tank capacity, with 110L (combined) twin fuel tanks compared to the 97-litre petrol tank in the Y63 – not officially confirmed by Nissan Australia – which is down 43L from the Y62’s 140L tank.

Heading inside, the Patrol Ti comes with side steps standard on all models – with only the base model LandCruiser GX not offering them – and runs synthetic leather seat upholstery to the LandCruiser GX’s cloth. It also has larger screens plus tri-zone climate control, instead of dual-zone.

A power tailgate with hands-free operation is standard on the Patrol Ti+, where the LandCruiser VX and above has a power tailgate but doesn’t offer a hands-free function except in the Sahara ZX.

The Ti+ also comes with a panoramic sunroof where the LandCruiser VX (and above) have a smaller tilt-and-slide moonroof.

The Nissan offers dual 12.3-inch displays – meaning a 12.3-inch centre infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. The entry-level LandCruiser runs an 8.0-inch centre screen and a 7.0-inch cluster.

The LandCruiser VX grade brings a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen and 12.3-inch instrument cluster, but the Patrol Ti-L it competes with comes with larger again dual 14.3-inch displays.

Across the entire range, both the Nissan and Toyota come with their respective apps and over-the-air update tech; NissanConnect Services, which comes with Google Built-in and Google Gemini AI (artificial intelligence); and Toyota Connected Services.

The base Patrol camera has an ‘invisible bonnet’ and skeleton view, where the entry-level LandCruiser has a regular reversing camera.

The Patrol Ti-L adds 3D-rotation to the camera feature, as well as a standard head-up display – standard in LandCruiser Sahara and up – while the Ti-L+ adds ‘biometric’ cooling, which senses occupants’ temperature and adjusts the temperature accordingly.

The Ti-L comes with a Klipsch audio system with 12 speakers, two more than the LandCruiser VX’s system.

The LandCruiser Sahara brings a 14-speaker JBL audio system to outdo the same 12-speaker Klipsch also offered in the Patrol Ti-L+, which is also standard in the GR Sport, which reverts to a five-seat configuration.

The GR Sport does bring Toyota’s Electronic-Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (E-KDSS) – exclusive to the GR Sport – with the Patrol Pro-4X teaming adaptive air suspension with electronic continuously variable dampers.

Air suspension is also standard on the Patrol Ti-L Reserve, with the Nissan on 22-inch wheels to the Toyota Sahara ZX’s 20-inch alloys.

The Ti-L Reserve adds dual 12.8-inch second-row entertainment screens, with a pair of 11.6-inch rear screens standard in LandCruiser Sahara and Sahara ZX.

What’s under the bonnet?

The LandCruiser and Patrol are no longer V8 heroes, with both employing twin-turbo V6 engines – a diesel in the Toyota and a petrol engine in the Nissan.

The newcomer Nissan has a 3.5-litre twin-turbo 60-degree V6 petrol engine making 317kW at 5600rpm and 700Nm of torque at 3600rpm, mated with a nine-speed automatic.

The Toyota has a 3.3-litre twin-turbo 90-degree V6 diesel engine, making 227kW at 4000rpm and 700Nm of torque between 1600-2600rpm, with a 10-speed automatic.

Official Australian fuel consumption figures haven't been announced for the Y63, but overseas models offer around 9.9L/100km combined. The LandCruiser diesel's official combined fuel economy is 8.9L/100km.

Braked towing capacity for the Patrol is 3700kg on all model grades, while the LandCruiser is rated at 3500kg for all model grades (and both diesel and hybrid versions).

Every Patrol and LandCruiser 300 Series has trailer sway control as standard, with the Nissan also including trailer blind-spot monitoring and the Toyota a Back Guide Monitor.

Four-wheel drive with selectable low-range gearing is standard on every Patrol and LandCruiser, and while the Patrol comes with an electronic rear-differential lock across the lineup, the LandCruiser includes a centre diff lock and open rear.

The higher-spec LandCruiser Sahara ZX has a Torsen rear limited-slip differential (LSD) while the LandCruiser GR Sport comes with locking front, centre and electronic rear differential locks.

The Patrol comes with a centre transfer case and can transfer drive 100 per cent to either the front or rear, with all models offering eight drive modes (Standard, Eco, Sport, Tow, Snow, Sand, Rock, Mud/rut) against the entry level LandCruiser’s three (Eco, Normal and Sport).

That changes to five on the LandCruiser Sahara ZX and GR Sport, which add Sport S and Sport S+ modes.

Toyota separates its drive modes from its off-road multi-terrain select system, which is standard on the LandCruiser GXL upwards and includes Auto, Dirt, Sand, Mud, Rock and Deep Snow settings.

The Patrol has Auto, 4H and 4L settings, as well as the rear differential lock.

How much do they cost to run?

The Nissan Patrol comes with a 10-year/300,000km new-vehicle warranty, conditional on servicing to maintain the warranty after five years, with capped-price scheduled servicing for five years.

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series comes with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, a seven-year engine warranty and five years of capped-price scheduled servicing.

Australian order books for the Nissan Patrol Y63 opened in late August 2026, with the first customer deliveries scheduled for early 2027.

Further details, including full equipment lists and specifications, are expected sometime ahead of this at the official launch.

On paper, the Patrol lands a few quick blows on the LandCruiser, but the 300 Series is a formidable opponent and a genuine off-road icon, so it’s far from a sure thing – yet the competition might help buyers land a better deal.

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