2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo outed

UPDATE, 25/06/2025: The 2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo has made its official global debut armed with more power, poise, brashness and overall attitude, but it's yet to be confirmed for the Australian market.

Having already seen the bold exterior design, the headline details of the hottest factory Patrol are as follows: 369kW/700Nm, a recalibrated nine-speed automatic transmission, specially tuned electronic dampers, enhanced vehicle dynamics control system, bespoke steering tune, 22-inch forged wheels, high-performance tyres, a black and red interior, bucket seats, sporty trim and sports pedals.

That peak power output marks a 52kW improvement over the standard Y63 Patrol, and while the brakes have seemingly been left untouched, the new front facia and bumper channel air directly onto them to aid cooling and efficiency.

The bulging body kit adds 90mm to the Y63's overall length (5295mm vs 5205mm), 40mm to its width (2070mm vs 2030mm) and contributes to a 49mm reduction in ground clearance (195mm vs 244mm).

Nissan Australia hasn't indicated if the Patrol Nismo is on its radar just yet, but odds are it's under consideration and could follow the standard Y63 Down Under in 2026.

ORIGINAL, 12/06/2025: The 2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo has been leaked online, previewing the new-generation Y63 Patrol’s inbound flagship SUV that injects a little GT-R into the LandCruiser rival.

Unearthed and posted on social media before many images were then deleted, the Nissan Patrol Nismo gets brash styling that includes a huge mesh front grille, filling the space between the leading edge of the bonnet and the top of an aggressive new splitter.

Front winglet blades, fender strakes, integrated steps with side skirts, larger alloy wheels and a sizeable rear diffuser have all been introduced, all of which feature the high-performance sub-brand’s red pinstriping.

Wider fenders, meanwhile, hint at a much broader front and rear track, suggesting substantial suspension changes that could see the introduction of a height-adjustable motorsport-derived suspension setup.

The gloss-black roof, mirrors and a red stripe running through the D-pillar are all trademark Nismo design cues shared with cars like the final R35 GT-R Nismo.

There’s no word on what’s happened under the bonnet but expect the Y63 Patrol’s twin-turbocharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine to have power and torque wound up from the standard car’s 313kW and 700Nm.

Within, expect leather and Alcantara sport seats and red seat inserts, stitching and interior trim.

The 2026 Nissan Patrol Nismo is expected to be launched in Middle Eastern markets before the end of this year.

Local timing, meanwhile, for the regular Patrol is still to be confirmed for Australia, with the rugged Toyota LandCruiser 300 rival not expected to arrive here until late 2026 at the earliest.

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