The 2025 Nissan Patrol Y62 has received a $5000 price increase across all variants in Australia, effective August 1, 2025. Nissan Australia has attributed the increase to a combination of factors, including the introduction of the Federal Government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES), rising input costs, and currency fluctuations.
The new pricing for the V8-powered Patrol variants:
- Nissan Patrol Ti starting at $95,600
- Nissan Patrol Ti-L at $107,100
- Nissan Patrol Warrior at $110,660
(All prices exclude on-road costs.)
Customers who placed confirmed orders on or before July 31, 2025, will not be affected and will receive price protection.
What’s driving the increase?
The price adjustment comes at a time when vehicle manufacturers are responding to Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES). This policy sets annual emissions targets for new vehicles sold in the country. Introduced on July 1, the NVES holds carmakers accountable for their fleet-wide emissions output, with financial penalties for those that exceed set CO₂ thresholds.
With a 5.6-litre V8 engine, the Nissan Patrol Y62 is one of the highest-emitting vehicles currently on sale, producing 334g/km of CO₂, significantly above the NVES target of 216g/km for its class in 2025. That gap could translate to fines exceeding $11,000 per vehicle unless offset by lower-emission sales elsewhere in Nissan’s line-up.
However, NVES isn’t the sole reason for the price bump. Nissan has cited broader cost pressures, including those related to raw materials, shipping, and foreign exchange volatility, as part of the equation.
Orders placed before August remain protected
For customers who ordered a Nissan Patrol before the August 1 deadline, Nissan has confirmed that price protection will apply. Those with confirmed orders will not be subject to the new pricing.
Nissan Patrol Y62 updates
The current Nissan Patrol in Australia received an interior update earlier this year as part of its 2025 model year changes. While the cabin was refreshed, the vehicle retains the same engine and platform that have underpinned it for over a decade.
Prior to this latest change, the Patrol’s price had already increased; a $360 increase was applied in January 2025, and the mid-year update added up to $ 1,340, depending on the variant. The new $5000 increase now places the MY25 Nissan Patrol $6700 higher than its predecessor from just seven months ago.
New generation SUV on the horizon
A replacement for the Y62 is already in development. The upcoming Nissan Patrol Y63, expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027, will feature a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, offering improved efficiency and enhanced performance. The engine is expected to produce 317kW and 700Nm, compared to the Y62’s 298kW and 560Nm.
The Y63 will also need to comply with Euro 6d emissions standards from launch, as tougher rules for new models come into effect from December 1, 2025.
Will the Nissan Patrol Y62 remain compliant?
For now, the Nissan Patrol Y62 qualifies as a ‘heavy vehicle’ under Australian regulations due to its gross vehicle mass (GVM) exceeding 3500kg. That gives Nissan until November 2025 before stricter Euro 6 requirements apply. However, there’s speculation the GVM may be reduced slightly to reclassify it as a ‘light vehicle’, allowing more time under the existing Euro 5 standard, though this could slightly impact payload capacity.
How does it compare to rivals?
Despite the price hike, the Nissan Patrol still undercuts the Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series, which starts at $97,990 for the base GX and climbs to nearly $147,000 for upper trims. That price gap continues to make the Patrol a strong value proposition in the large SUV segment, especially for buyers prioritising V8 power and off-road capability.
Final thoughts
The latest price hike places the Nissan Patrol Y62 firmly in premium SUV territory, but it also reflects the growing pressure on carmakers to meet stricter emissions standards. While the current Patrol continues to offer value against its main rival, the Toyota LandCruiser, its ageing V8 engine and rising costs may give some buyers pause, especially with the next-generation Nissan Patrol Y63 on the horizon. For those set on owning a V8-powered off-roader before the transition to stricter emissions and downsized engines, the current Patrol may well be the last of its kind.
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