Nissan PATROL
Built: 1981-2015 · Series: PATROL
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Nissan Patrol – off-road SUV since 1951, rival to the Toyota Land Cruiser: Y60 and Y61 (GR) generations, four- to eight-cylinder engines from 2.8 to 5.9 litres
The Patrol has been Nissan's heavy-duty off-roader since 1951 and traditionally the Toyota Land Cruiser's direct rival; in Japan it was sold in part as the Nissan Safari. The models recorded in the register come mainly from the Y60 (from 1987) and Y61 (from 1997, marketed with the GR suffix) generations, identifiable by chassis codes such as KY, TE or WY in the model names; body styles included the short three-door and the long STW estate (Station Wagon). The Patrol was powered by straight-six diesel and petrol engines, and in some market versions of the later Y62 generation also by eight-cylinder engines.
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The register lists 143 versions with power outputs from 70 to 116 kW, displacements from 2,820 to 5,883 cm³ and four to eight cylinders. Unladen weights range from 1,740 to 2,699 kg, permissible gross weights from 2,300 to 3,200 kg, widths from 1,650 to 2,090 mm; length figures are only recorded for a smaller share of the models.
As a rugged expedition and military off-roader, the Patrol has been scarcely available in Europe since the early 2010s, but remains a sales success in the Middle East, Australia and Africa.
On used examples, check rust on the ladder frame and spring mounts, the condition of the transfer-case seals, the injection pump or turbocharger on diesel engines, the braking system on the heavier Y61 models, and the availability of spare parts outside the core markets, which is limited in Europe.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Nissan Patrol, Nissan (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 85 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 5,660 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,070 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,970 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,532 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,200 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 4correct |
| Top speed | 160 km/hcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Assembly plants | Kyushu, Japan (Nissan Shatai Plant); Irancorrect |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 33.6 kW/t (85 kW / 2.5 t)
Stronger than 48% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Nissan PATROL have?
The Nissan PATROL delivers 85 kW.
How much does the Nissan PATROL weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,532 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Nissan PATROL?
3,200 kg.
What engine does the Nissan PATROL have?
8 cylinders, 5,660 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Nissan PATROL?
5,070 mm × 2,000 mm.
When was the Nissan PATROL built?
Production years: 1981-2015.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 16 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Tractor & Construction Plant Wiki (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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