2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior Review

Right, let’s get one thing straight before we begin, the 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior is not a car. It’s a full-blown, bellowing, V8-powered middle finger to everything modern, efficient, and sensible. And I absolutely love it.

In a world where manufacturers are tripping over themselves to strap batteries to skateboards and call them SUVs, Nissan, in all its glory, has done the opposite. They’ve taken an already absurdly large Y62 Patrol, handed it over to a bunch of maniacs at Premcar in Melbourne, and told them: “Make it louder, make it taller, and for God’s sake, don’t you dare make it hybrid.”

The result? The Patrol Warrior. It’s big, it’s brash, and it drinks unleaded like a hungover sailor in a pub with free refills. It’s also nearly a year old now, and somehow, it’s only gotten more appealing with age, like a steak that’s been left to dry-age in a fridge made of thunder.

This is the last of the true V8 4WD brutes you can walk into a showroom and actually buy. No turbos, no lithium-ion assistance, no seven screens telling you how to drive. Just a 5.6-litre, naturally aspirated V8 belting out nearly 300kW through a proper four-wheel-drive system and a chassis that still thinks “weight reduction” is a swear word.

So, is it any good? Does it justify its eye-watering fuel bill with enough rugged charisma to shame a Land Cruiser GR Sport or make a Defender V8 look soft?

Well, let’s find out.

Aussie Muscle: Locally Tuned, Loudly Proud

Here’s the bit that makes the 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior feel more Mad Max than Middle Eastern mall crawler: it’s been fettled by Premcar, a band of Aussie engineering legends who clearly thought the standard Patrol just wasn’t Aussie enough. And by “not Aussie enough,” I mean it didn’t look like it could drive through the Flinders Ranges while towing Uluru.

So what have they done? Well, for starters, they’ve jacked it up by 50mm. Not because it needed it, it already sat higher than a mortgage broker’s ego, but because they could. The track’s wider too, which means it now straddles the road with the sort of stance that makes other SUVs quietly reverse back into their driveways out of sheer embarrassment.

There’s a proper bash plate underneath, made from 2.3mm of metal, plus all sorts of cladding, blacked-out bits, and redesigned bumpers for improved approach angles, which, if you live in Toorak, means better clearance when attacking the curb outside your favourite organic grocer.

The real party trick, though, is the side-exit exhaust. Most carmakers would tell you that sort of thing is too loud, too childish, too… uncivilised. Premcar said, “Hold my VB” and bolted one on anyway. And it sounds magnificent. It barks. It growls. It tells the entire neighbourhood that something prehistoric is heading down the road and it’s not running on batteries.

Underneath, they’ve also re-engineered the hydraulic body-motion suspension, which sounds fancy, and it is, but the main takeaway is this: it works. It gives this hulking beast just enough composure on rough trails without making it feel like you’re driving a waterbed.

This isn’t just a Patrol with bigger boots. It’s a purpose-built Aussie bruiser, bred for red dirt, deep ruts, and those glorious open plains where the horizon is flat and the speed limit is mostly “meh.”

The Patrol Warrior isn’t pretending to be anything it’s not. It’s not trying to be luxurious, or refined, or particularly sophisticated. What it is, is loud, proud, and unashamedly Australian. And honestly, in 2025, that might just be its greatest strength.

Exterior Design and Styling

From the moment you clap eyes on it, the 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior doesn’t so much whisper “off-roader” as it does scream it. It’s a wall of matte black cladding, and unapologetic boxiness, the sort of vehicle that looks like it came from a time before aerodynamics.

Now yes, the Warrior is based on the TI model grade, but Premcar has dressed it up like it’s off to punch sand dunes in the face. The changes are subtle if you’re squinting, but up close, it’s very clear this isn’t your average soccer-parent Patrol.

Here’s what’s changed:

• 50mm lift kit: Not only does it give it more clearance, it also adds a bit of that monster truck attitude. It now towers over most things in traffic, including some utes.
• Wider track: To accommodate those meaty all-terrains.
• Black piano grille and open venting: Looks aggressive, but also helps cool things when the V8’s huffing and puffing in 40-degree heat.
• 2.3mm steel bash plate: Not decorative, this thing is functional and helps protect the front end from sharp rocks, wayward tree stumps, and poor decisions.

Down the side:

• Black 18-inch alloys wrapped in chunky all-terrain rubber, proper kit for carving through mud and gravel.
• Side steps, black mirror caps, and a Warrior decal that isn’t subtle, but then again, nothing about this car is.
• Red springs: Because why the hell not. Subtle? No. But they do look excellent tucked in behind the wheels.

Round the back:

• Full LED tail-lights with sequential indicators, so even your turn signals have a bit of theatre.
• Twin rear recovery points, a proper Warrior-spec tow pack, and yes, a full-size spare wheel mounted underneath like a proper 4WD, not some faux-SUV pretender.
• No silly chrome flourishes, no faux diffusers. Just business.

Is it pretty? No. Not unless you think a heavyweight boxer with a broken nose is pretty. But does it look tough? Absolutely. And that’s the point. The Patrol Warrior doesn’t want to sit in the valet line at Crown Casino. It wants to park on Crown Casino and dare the security guards to say something.

Interior Layout and Materials

Step inside the 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior, and you’re immediately reminded that this vehicle’s DNA dates back over a decade. It’s not trying to be a Scandinavian design studio on wheels. It’s more like a well-worn RM Williams boot, rugged, familiar, and built to last through several apocalypses.

And look, it’s had a bit of a makeover. Nissan has slapped in some fresh tech and a few niceties to bring it closer to the 2020s, but under the surface, it’s still a time capsule from when CDs were a thing and diesel was cheaper than water.

Let’s talk layout and materials, the bits you’ll prod, sit on, and occasionally swear at:

• New 12.3-inch touchscreen front and centre, replacing the old Jurassic-era unit. It’s bright, reasonably responsive, and doesn’t look like it came from a calculator.
• Wireless phone charging pad tucked down low, which is brilliant unless you have a phone the size of a small tablet, then it’s more of a balancing act.
• Off-road monitor embedded in the digital driver’s screen, finally something that tells you what the car is doing without needing to squint at dials.

Material-wise:

• Black across the dash. Very outback-meets-Qantas Business Lounge.
• Velour and suede inserts in the door cards, oddly plush for something designed to get muddy.
• Gloss black instead of fake woodgrain in the centre stack. A welcome change.

Build quality? Solid enough:

• Door thuds like a bank vault, none of this “tinny echo”.
• Squidgy touchpoints on the armrests and upper dash, not exactly Range Rover levels of plush, but it’s more than enough when you’ve just face-planted a dune at 40km/h and need somewhere soft to rest your elbow.

The seats:

• Synthetic leather with diamond stitching, ventilated, and surprisingly comfy.
• 10-way power adjustment for the driver, 8-way for the passenger.
• But, and it’s a big but, no tilt steering wheel, only reach. It’s like finding out your 4K TV only supports black-and-white.

There’s a whiff of modernity in here, but the overall vibe is still rugged old-school charm. It doesn’t shout luxury, but it does whisper “bulletproof,” and for a vehicle that’ll spend half its life on corrugations and the other half towing 3 tonnes up a mountain, that’s exactly what you want.

Safety and Driver Assistance Systems

Let’s get something straight. The 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior isn’t a car you buy for its clever tech or its five-star Euro NCAP badge. You buy it because it’s a hulking great V8 tank that can bulldoze its way through half of Australia. That said, Nissan has still crammed in a decent spread of modern safety kit, presumably to stop the lawyers from hyperventilating.

Starting with the eyes and ears:

• 360-degree surround-view camera system: It’s not the clearest in the business, but it does help when trying to park.
• Front and rear parking sensors: Handy in the bush, but also essential in suburbia
• Rear cross-traffic alert: Stops you from reversing into a rogue e-scooter in your blind spot

Radar-guided helpers include:

• Adaptive cruise control: Surprisingly smooth, easy to engage
• Autonomous emergency braking: Will scream at you if you’re being a bit too enthusiastic around town
• Blind spot monitoring: Critical in a vehicle this wide, especially when your mirrors aren’t exactly panoramic
• Lane departure warning with lane keep assist: The lane keep is subtle and doesn’t ping-pong you between lines like some overprotective Euro cars

On top of that, you get:

• Speed sign recognition shown clearly in the digital cluster, good for when you’re too busy listening to the V8 bellow to notice road signs
• Auto-dimming rear vision mirror less glare, more vibe
• Hill descent control for off-road finesse
• Rear differential lock proper 4WD kit that’s not just for show

What you don’t get:

• Driver monitoring systems no angry dash alerts demanding you take a coffee break every 10 minutes
• Overzealous beeping and binging thankfully dialled back so you don’t feel like you’re trapped inside a microwave

In short, the Patrol Warrior gives you everything you need and not much you don’t. It’s safety tech that actually helps without babying you, which, for a rig this capable, feels refreshingly honest. You’re still in command; the electronics are just there to keep you from reversing into a kangaroo.

Second and Third Row Seating and Comfort

Let’s not pretend this is some plush, leather-lined seven-seater designed to ferry wine mums between Pilates and brunch. The 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior is a proper, old-school off-roader, but that doesn’t mean it skimps entirely on passenger space. In fact, there’s a lot of it. Just… not everywhere.

Second Row: Business Class, Rough Road Edition

Climb into the second row, using one of the many grab handles, and you’ll find:

• Plenty of knee and toe room, even for taller adults
• Reclining seat backs, so you can get a bit of lean going while the V8 rumbles away up front
• Dedicated climate controls and roof-mounted air vents, so everyone stays cool without shouting at the driver to turn it down
• Two USB-A ports and a 12V socket to keep the kids’ iPads juiced and tantrums at bay
• Fold-down centre armrest with two hilariously small cup holders, great for espresso cups, less so for your 1L Mount Franklin

The seats themselves are synthetic leather, and while comfy enough for a road trip, they’re flat and wide, more lounge chair than sport bucket. Perfect for touring. Useless in corners. But then again, who’s cornering in a Patrol?

Third Row: Technically There

Now, let’s talk about the third row:

• Yes, there are three seatbelts, making this an eight-seater, which sounds great on paper
• But once you’re back there, it’s obvious this space was designed for small humans or short trips
• Knee and toe room is tight, and headroom will be a squeeze for anyone over about 5’6″ unless the second row is shoved forward
• There are cup holders, air vents, and even grab handles, so it’s not a total penalty box
• But if you’re planning to put actual adults in the back row for more than 10 minutes, you’ll need to issue seat cushions and possibly therapy

Access is… fine. There are fold and tumble levers to get into the third row, but getting in still requires a bit of gymnastics, especially when the car’s sitting on its lifted Warrior suspension.

That said, for kids, the third row is perfect. And for people you don’t like? Even better.

Child Seats and Family Friendliness

• ISOFIX mounts on the two outboard second-row seats
• Top tether points in both the second and third rows
• If you’re juggling baby seats, booster seats, and grumpy teens, this thing can swallow them all, just maybe not comfortably at the same time

So, while it won’t win any design awards for rear-seat luxury, the Patrol Warrior’s cabin is big, usable, and practical. It’s not Range Rover plush, but then again, a Range Rover probably wouldn’t survive the Gibb River Road. This would, with seven passengers and a fridge in the boot.

Boot Space and Everyday Practicality

Now let’s talk about the boot, because if you’re looking at something the size of a regional airport terminal, you probably expect it to swallow a few suitcases without breaking a sweat, and the 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior absolutely delivers on that front. Mostly.

First up, and let’s address this right away, the tailgate is manual. No buttons, no beeps, no slow, robotic whirring. You lift it with your own arms like it’s 2005 and you’ve just finished loading bags of cement into a Hilux. It’s refreshingly old-school… or annoyingly old-fashioned, depending on how many lattes you’ve had.

With the third row upright, you get:

• Enough space to fit two carry-on suitcases side by side
• A little underfloor storage tray for your tool kit and sneaky contraband (snacks, obviously)
• 12V socket, tie-down points, grocery hooks, and a light up top

Fold the third row down, which, by the way, is a manual process involving some straps, levers, and a bit of wrestling, and suddenly you’ve got:

• A flat, wide cargo area capable of swallowing camping gear, recovery tracks, a full-size esky
• The sort of boot space that makes you wonder if you even need a trailer at all

And if you’re brave enough to fold down both the second and third rows?

• It turns into a mobile apartment
• You could easily chuck a mattress back there and sleep under the stars while your mates squeeze into rooftop tents like dehydrated muesli bars

For day-to-day duties, the Patrol Warrior is absurdly practical. Big family road trip? Sorted. Bunnings run? Bring it on. Relocating a small village? You’ll need a second trip, but only just.

The only real downside? It’s big. Very big. Multi-storey car parks will become your nemesis. Tight driveways will become negotiation zones. And reversing out of your street will involve more sensors, cameras, and prayer than you ever thought necessary.

But that’s the deal you make when you buy something this capable. It’s not supposed to be city-slick and convenient. It’s meant to carry your gear to the ends of the Earth, and then some.

Engine Performance and Powertrain Details

Let’s get to the heart of the matter, the engine. Because while other manufacturers are frantically cramming hybrids, turbos, and CVTs into everything with four wheels, Nissan has simply said: “No.” And instead given the Patrol Warrior a 5.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol V8 that’s so gloriously old-school it practically runs on meat pies and mullets.

Here’s what you’re working with:

• 298kW of power and 560Nm of torque
• Sent through a proper 7-speed torque converter automatic
• With a real-deal full-time four-wheel-drive system, low range, and even a limited-slip diff

It’s an old-school setup, yes, but there’s method in the madness. That V8 may not have turbos or electrification, but what it does have is instant throttle response, a gloriously meaty growl, and the ability to tow a small moon.

And let’s talk about the sound. Oh, the sound:

• The side-exit exhaust fitted by Premcar is possibly the best thing ever done to a Nissan
• It snarls on start-up, burbles at idle, and absolutely roars when you sink your boot in
• It sounds like a pub fight between two chainsaws, in the best way possible

The gearbox:

• Smooth, predictable, and refreshingly unconfused
• No fancy 10-speed wizardry here, just seven well-spaced cogs that get on with the job
• You get manual mode, which is good for engine braking off-road and pretending you’re in a Baja rally

And when it comes to acceleration, well, you wouldn’t call it fast, but it’s definitely not slow:

• 0–100km/h? Around 7 seconds, which for something this size, is frankly hilarious
• It builds speed effortlessly, with that V8 delivering a strong, linear surge that just keeps going
• It doesn’t feel frantic or turbocharged, it feels natural, torquey, and a bit unhinged in all the right ways

Off the line, you’ll feel every kilo of this 2.7-tonne beast. But once it’s moving, it’s got more rolling power than a D10 bulldozer.

And in true old-school fashion, the Patrol doesn’t do fancy drive modes that pretend to turn it into a sports car. Instead, it gives you:

• 4H and 4L modes, proper low-range gearing
• A rear diff lock and hill descent control
• Drive modes for sand, snow, rock, and on-road, each subtly adjusting throttle and traction behaviour

Is it high-tech? No. Is it cutting-edge? Not even close. But does it work? Hell yes. And unlike some newer off-roaders that rely on software to get them through a challenge, the Patrol Warrior relies on good old-fashioned grunt.

It’s an engine that laughs in the face of emissions regulations and politely declines the invitation to the EV revolution. And in a world where big engines are going extinct, this thing is an endangered species worth celebrating.

Because when you plant your right foot and hear that V8 bark through the side pipe, you don’t think about fuel bills. You think about freedom. You think about adventure. And maybe, just maybe, you think about buying one while you still can.

On-Road Driving Experience

Now, driving the Nissan Patrol Warrior on tarmac is a bit like going ballroom dancing with a rhino. It’s loud, it’s heavy, it doesn’t always know where its feet are, but by God, it’s entertaining.

Let’s start with the basics: this thing is huge. Not just “big SUV” huge, but ship-in-a-parking-lot huge. It makes Land Cruisers look mid-size. Pulling into a narrow city street feels like parking an aircraft carrier in a bottle shop carpark.

Visibility from the driver’s seat?

• Excellent forward view over that towering bonnet
• Good side visibility, but the side mirrors feel too small for a rig this wide
• Rear visibility is decent thanks to the camera, but image quality is more early-2000s dashcam than crisp modern HD

Now, the steering, oh boy:

• It’s hydraulic, so it gives you decent feel through the wheel (unlike the dead fish electric systems in most modern cars)
• But at low speeds, it’s heavier than guilt, and the turning circle is hilariously wide
• Doing a U-turn? Bring snacks, it’s going to be a journey

Around town, the Patrol Warrior does remind you constantly that it’s based on a platform old enough to vote. It lumbers, it leans, and it occasionally noses forward like a Labrador spotting a sausage. But, and here’s the key, it never feels nervous.

And that’s because of the hydraulic body motion suspension, reworked by Premcar. It’s not wizardry, but it works:

• Minimises body roll surprisingly well for such a tall, ladder-frame beast
• Keeps the ride plush over potholes and bumps, making school runs and country roads equally smooth
• No floaty “land yacht” nonsense, it feels solid, planted, and confidently old-school

Gearbox?

• The 7-speed auto is old but reliable
• It shifts smoothly, doesn’t hunt for gears, and doesn’t pretend to be a DCT, it just gets the job done
• At highway speeds, it cruises quietly in top gear, with the V8 humming away

Cabin noise?

• There’s a bit of wind rustle around the mirrors, and the tyres do kick up some noise on coarse chip roads
• But at 110km/h, it’s more background rumble than intrusive
• Turn up the V8 soundtrack and you’ll stop noticing

And on that note, put your foot down and you’re rewarded with:

• A glorious bellow from the side-exit exhaust
• A surge of V8 torque that belies this thing’s weight
• That kind of grin-inducing acceleration that makes the petrol bill seem almost worth it

Driver assists are present but subtle:

• Adaptive cruise control works well and doesn’t slam on the brakes when a car merges
• Lane-keeping is there, but it doesn’t fight you
• And there’s no intrusive fatigue warnings or constant bonging every time you breathe wrong

So what’s it like day to day?

• Effortlessly comfortable on open roads
• A bit of a wrestling match in tight car parks
• But incredibly relaxing once you settle into its rhythm

You don’t drive the Patrol Warrior quickly or delicately. You drive it like a blunt instrument, and weirdly, that’s where its charm lies. It’s unapologetically massive, refreshingly simple, and far more capable on-road than something this size and age has any right to be.

Just give it space, fuel, and a straight bit of road, and it’ll be happy.

Off-Road Functionality and Features

Let’s be honest, most “off-roaders” these days couldn’t off-road their way out of a mildly soggy paddock. But the Nissan Patrol Warrior? It eats terrain for breakfast, burps dust, and asks where the next bloody hill is.

Under all the body cladding and angry decals lies a proper off-roading machine. No trick diffs pretending to be smart. No EV motor doing fake torque vectoring. This is real 4WD hardware, bolted to a real ladder frame, with proper articulation and grunt to match.

Here’s what makes the Warrior a genuine go-anywhere brute:

• Full-time four-wheel drive not part-time, not fake “AWD with ambitions,” but actual four-wheel drive that works on sealed and unsealed surfaces alike
• 2-speed transfer case with 4H and 4L, so you’ve got proper low-range gearing when the going gets gnarly
• Rear differential lock for getting out of the sort of ruts that would leave a RAV4 sobbing into its eco-tyres
• Hydraulic body motion suspension giving you absurdly good stability, control, and comfort over corrugations and rock shelves

You also get four selectable terrain modes:

• Sand – softens throttle, controls wheel spin, and basically turns the Warrior into a dune-destroying madman
• Snow – not often used in Australia unless you live on Mount Hotham, but it’s there if needed
• Rock – ideal for slow, technical climbs; the throttle becomes surgical and the diff lock shines
• On-road – which, ironically, you’ll rarely want to use once you realise how competent the off-road modes are

Add in:

• Hill descent control works beautifully
• Generous approach and departure angles thanks to reworked bumpers and increased lift
• Underbody protection with that glorious 2.3mm bash plate that laughs in the face of pointy rocks
• All-terrain tyres with enough bite to claw through clay, sand, gravel, or whatever you’ve managed to get yourself stuck in

The off-road camera system may not win any cinematography awards, but it’s functional. It gives you:

• Multiple viewing angles, including an off-road monitor on the digital cluster
• Visual confirmation of where your wheels are pointing when you’re crawling up an incline with one tyre hanging in mid-air and your passenger questioning life choices

And here’s the magic part, the Patrol Warrior doesn’t feel like it’s fighting the terrain. It feels like it belongs there. Big dips, steep climbs, mud holes, it all gets devoured with the kind of confidence usually reserved for mountain goats and cocky trail bikers.

No need to baby it. No need to tip-toe. Just point it at the trail, flick the mode dial, and let the V8 do what it was born to do.

This is not a crossover with dreams of grandeur. This is a battle-hardened, Aussie-developed weapon. Whether you’re towing a camper up the Birdsville Track or just flexing in the local 4×4 Facebook group, the Patrol Warrior delivers the goods.

And it does it without complaining. Or breaking. Or overheating. Or trying to update its software in the middle of a river crossing.

This is off-roading, done the old-fashioned way, and frankly, it’s glorious.

Fuel Efficiency and Running Costs

Right, let’s not dance around it, fuel economy is not the Nissan Patrol Warrior’s strong suit. Or even a suit it owns. This thing was never designed to sip quietly at the pump. It was built to roar, climb, tow, and terrify EV owners. And all that comes at a cost.

Here are the cold, hard numbers:

• Official combined fuel consumption: 14.4L/100km
• Real-world average around town: Expect 17 to 18L/100km, especially if you enjoy that V8 rumble a little too often
• Best-case highway scenario: You might get 9 to 10L/100km, but only if you’re feathering the throttle, downhill, with a tailwind, and divine intervention

And yes, it takes 95 RON premium unleaded, because of course it does. This thing isn’t interested in cutting corners, especially when it comes to combustion.

Running Costs

• Servicing intervals: Every 10,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first. Expect to become close friends with your local service department if you drive this thing regularly
• Warranty: 5 years / unlimited kilometres.
• Capped-price servicing: Available, and thankfully not outrageous for what you’re getting

Other costs to factor in:

• Tyres – those big all-terrain boots aren’t cheap, especially if you chew through them on rocks and gravel
• Brakes – again, not your average pads and rotors here, especially given it weighs nearly 3 tonnes loaded
• Insurance – it’s a V8, it’s expensive, and it’s often parked somewhere sketchy with a camper in tow. Don’t expect budget premiums

Towing and Payload

If you’re thinking, “It guzzles fuel, but maybe it can tow like a beast,” you’d be spot on:

• Towing capacity: 3,500kg braked
• Gross combination mass (GCM) and payload figures are solid, full numbers are best viewed with a calculator and a trailer in sight, but they’re high enough to haul boats, campers, and just about anything short of a bulldozer

So yes, you’ll be spending more on fuel than a Tesla owner spends on soy lattes, but you get real capability, genuine character, and a soundtrack that doesn’t come from a speaker in the boot.

If efficiency is your priority, buy a RAV4 Hybrid and stay on the bitumen.

But if you want something that’ll tow your jet ski to the Cape, survive corrugated hellscapes, and make you grin every time you start it, then the Patrol Warrior is worth every thirsty litre.

Final Verdict and Value Proposition

So here we are, the end of the road for the Nissan Patrol Warrior. And what a gloriously dusty, V8-soaked road it’s been. Because this isn’t just a car. It’s a rolling, roaring, fuel-guzzling declaration of war against modern mediocrity.

Is it perfect? Not even close.

• The infotainment, while improved, still feels like it was designed by someone who thinks Bluetooth is cutting-edge.
• The steering requires the forearms of a lumberjack at low speed.
• It drinks fuel like it’s sponsored by BP.
• And no, the third row isn’t winning any awards for comfort.

But none of that matters. Because this isn’t a pretend 4WD with shiny plastic skid plates and an ego problem. This is the real deal, built for the Simpson Desert, the Victorian High Country, or towing a caravan twice its weight to Cape York while laughing the entire way.

For just over $100,000, you’re getting:

• A properly engineered Aussie off-roader
• A thunderous naturally aspirated V8, the kind they’re actively banning in most parts of the world
• Hydraulic suspension that actually works, not just impresses journalists on a press drive
• Seating for eight, towing for days, and the kind of all-terrain capability that makes the school run feel like a Dakar stage

And here’s the thing, it has soul. Something you cannot measure on a spec sheet, and something most modern SUVs sold with “adventure” packages wouldn’t know if it hit them in the face with a MaxTrax.

In a world gone soft, the Patrol Warrior stands tall. Literally. It’s loud, it’s thirsty, it’s unapologetic, and it’s probably one of the last of its kind.

So, should you buy one?

Yes. Absolutely. Immediately.

And then go find something vast, remote, and completely unreasonable, and drive straight through it.

Before the world decides we’re not allowed to have this kind of fun anymore.

Would We Buy It?

Yes.

Unquestionably. Unashamedly. Absolutely yes.

Not because it’s the smartest choice. Not because it’s the most efficient, refined, or high-tech thing on the market. In fact, it’s none of those things.

But because the 2025 Nissan Patrol Warrior is one of the last genuinely exciting, unfiltered, character-driven machines you can still walk into a showroom and drive away in without needing a PhD in EV charging infrastructure or a 6-month software update cycle.

It’s got a proper V8. It’s been tuned by Aussie engineers who actually understand what Australia is. It looks like a bulldozer with road manners. And it goes anywhere, over dunes, up rock faces, across rivers, or through traffic like it’s daring someone to scratch it.

So, would we buy one?

We already said yes. But here’s the fine print:

• If you’re worried about fuel bills, this isn’t your car.
• If you want to glide silently through town, look elsewhere.
• If you think a power tailgate is essential, go buy a luxury crossover.

But if you want something that makes every drive feel like an adventure, that sounds like a muscle car and climbs like a mountain goat, and that will almost certainly be a future classic, then yes, we’d buy one in a heartbeat.

And we’d probably never sell it.

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