Right-Hand-Drive Nissan Patrol Enters Production for Early-2027 Australian Deliveries
Nissan has begun building right-hand-drive examples of the new Y63 Patrol at Nissan Shatai Kyushu in Japan. Its October 13, 2026 announcement says the first Australian customer deliveries remain scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
This is a manufacturing milestone for the Australian version, following the opening of orders in August. It should not be confused with cars already arriving at local dealers or with a new U.S.-market launch.
A stronger structure and a qualified towing maximum
Nissan reports 40 per cent greater chassis torsional rigidity than the outgoing Y62. It also says high-strength steel now represents 27 per cent of the body structure, an increase of 21 percentage points. Percentage points matter here: the statement describes a change in the steel’s share of the structure.
The company quotes a 3,700-kg maximum braked towing capacity, subject to genuine towbar fitment, vehicle loading, equipment limits and conditions. That headline does not mean every loaded vehicle-and-trailer combination can use the full rating.
Australian powertrain and prices
| Engine | 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 |
| Output | 317 kW and 700 Nm, manufacturer figures |
| Transmission | Nine-speed automatic |
| Entry Ti MSRP | A$98,990 |
| Top Ti-L Reserve MSRP | A$145,990 |
Nissan’s August specification announcement lists six grades, including an off-road-oriented PRO-4X. Quoted Australian MSRPs exclude premium paint, statutory charges and other on-road costs. Buyers need a local driveaway quote rather than converting these figures into another market’s price.
The PRO-4X and Ti-L Reserve add adaptive air suspension; Nissan’s model-specific equipment list remains the reference for the differences between grades. The company’s release also cautions that its imagery depicts pre-production vehicles and final Australian cars may vary.
What owners should check before ordering
For a towing buyer, the decisive next step is to compare the exact trim’s load limits with the intended passengers, accessories and trailer. A stronger chassis and a larger headline tow rating are useful specifications, but neither substitutes for the complete mass limits of the chosen vehicle.
Our truck and SUV specification checklist explains the comparison. Nissan’s other recent technology news includes its Rogue Hybrid launch preparation. Chiefs Review has not road-tested this Patrol.
Sources: Nissan production announcement, October 13, 2026; Australian pricing and specification announcement, August 27, 2026.
Featured image: Nissan’s official Y63 Patrol production-line image. Nissan labels its release imagery indicative and based on pre-production specifications. Photo supplied by Nissan; photographer not separately identified. Image source · Nissan editorial-use terms.