Nissan Australia has confirmed factory production of the V8-powered Y62 Patrol for the local market will officially cease in August. Consequently, localised assembly of the flagship, Australian-engineered Patrol Warrior will finish up shortly thereafter. It means the end of the line for the naturally aspirated V8 for the full-size off-road SUV nameplate in Australia, with the all-new Y63 Patrol arriving next year with a twin-turbo V6.
The outgoing Y62 generation is driven by a 5.6-litre petrol V8 developing 298kW of power and 560Nm of torque. Originally introduced to the domestic market in 2013, the platform incorporates fully independent suspension, Hydraulic Body Motion Control technology, and a digital rear-view mirror.
Nissan Oceania managing firector Steve Milette said that the remaining national dealer inventory represents a definitive last-chance purchasing window for buyers seeking a new V8 configuration. As with other models in the Nissan showroom, the Patrol run-out stock is backed by a service-activated 10-year or 300,000km factory warranty program. Milette said:
“The Patrol has been a constant presence in Australian motoring, and the Y62 has played a defining role in that legacy. Its 5.6-litre V8 is part of what has made this generation so beloved by enthusiasts, families and adventurers alike. As we look ahead to the all-new to Australia Y63 later this year, the run-out of the Y62 represents a genuine ‘last chance’ moment for Australians who want to add a new V8 Patrol to their garage.”
The conclusion of Y62 ends a multi-generational narrative in the vehicle’s 65-year local history, which originally commenced with the second-generation G60 Datsun Patrol in 1961. Across five distinct model generations, Nissan has delivered more than 258,000 Patrol units to Australian buyers. This historical footprint includes the first motorised automotive crossing of the Simpson Desert in 1962 along the French Line, alongside 15 consecutive Australian Off-Road Championship titles secured between 1983 and 1998.
Nissan will officially replace the platform with the next-generation Y63 Patrol, with order books opening locally later this year. The incoming Y63 replaces the V8 with a 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged V6 producing around 317kW and 700Nm, linked to a nine-speed automatic transmission. Australian specs and prices are yet to be announced.
