Nissan Patrol Warrior could return for new Y63 generation

Nissan Australia says it's “actively studying” a Warrior version of the new-generation Y63 Patrol, which could eventually join the new Pro-4X off-roader in the significantly expanded lineup.

Local order books have opened for the Y63, with Australia the first right-hand-drive market to offer the new-generation Patrol and the range expanding from three to six model grades.

While the Y63 lineup opens with the familiar entry-level Ti grade, priced from $98,990 before on-road costs, it also introduces the first Patrol Pro-4X – but no replacement for the outgoing Patrol Warrior.

Priced from $137,590 before on-road costs, the Pro-4X is an off-road-focused model featuring all-terrain tyres, a unique front bumper and adaptive air suspension.

That makes it $26,930 more expensive than the outgoing Y62 Warrior, priced at $110,660 before on-road costs, with the final Australian example set to be completed in November as production winds up.

However, Nissan says the Pro-4X won't necessarily take the Warrior’s place in the Y63 lineup.

“The Warrior’s been well-received,” a Nissan Australia spokesperson told CarExpert.

“We now have six grades, and we have Pro-4X – we’ve never had a Pro-4X before, but with that being said, we are actively studying the possibility of a future Warrior.”

The Pro-4X grade is also offered on the Navara ute, on which the Warrior name first appeared with the Navara N-Trek Warrior in 2019.

The most recent versions were the D23 Navara SL Warrior and the Navara Pro-4X Warrior, the latter of which sat above the regular Pro-4X. Nissan Australia has confirmed a new Navara Warrior is being developed by Premcar for the latest D27-generation range.

Asked whether there was room in the Y63 lineup for both the Pro-4X – which is considerably more expensive than the outgoing Y62 Warrior – and a new Warrior, Nissan Australia stopped short of confirming the latter.

“I think time will tell. I think let’s get Pro-4X into market and see. There is a lot of technology on that car. The design is different, even from the bumper, the wheels. You know, a lot of the visual differentiation that people are seeking is there," said the spokesperson.

“But again, that wouldn’t be a factor that will preclude us from introducing a potential Warrior. So all I can say is we’re actively studying, and watch this space.”

The Patrol Warrior, a hardcore off-roader developed by Melbourne-based engineering firm Premcar, was introduced in 2023.

Based on the entry-level Ti, it added a 50mm lift through suspension, wheel and tyre upgrades; 40mm-wider front and rear tracks; and an increased approach angle of 40 degrees.

It also delivered greater carrying capacity, unique styling and a more boisterous soundtrack courtesy of a bi-modal stainless-steel side-exit exhaust system for its 5.6-litre V8.

Speaking to CarExpert earlier this month, Nissan Oceania managing director Steve Milette said the company’s relationship with Premcar remained strong, with the engineering firm having delivered more than 12,000 Warrior models across the Patrol and Navara ranges.

“They have a longstanding relationship with us. They’re a trusted partner. I’d say they’re in here every week, and we’re in there every week. There’s a very symbiotic nature to the relationship,” Mr Milette said.

“I think there’s room for both [Nissan and Premcar/Warrior models], but we need to make sure that on the Nissan side we get our product right.”

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