Next Nissan Patrol previewed via Infiniti QX Monograph

The world has just got its first official – but indirect – preview of the next-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol via the freshly revealed Infiniti QX Monograph concept, and looks like the big new off-road SUV has hit the gym.

Previewing the next Infiniti QX80 – the Nissan Patrol and Armada’s upmarket sister model – the QX Monograph made its world debut overnight during Monterey Car Week and it’s awash with svelte curves and soft edges contrasted by sharp lighting features.

However, the Monograph concept’s proportions will be familiar to existing QX80 and Patrol owners, making it more a case of evolution than revolution compared to the aging current model – albeit with an extra injection of modernity and opulence.

Indeed it’s the smaller details that have changed with alternations to the character lines, wheel-arches, colour scheme and of course the obvious things like the grille, bumpers, lights and wheels.

The stars of the Monograph show are undoubtedly the full-width dynamic lighting signatures and almost Lexus-like grille treatment, which serve to make the vehicle look bigger and more imposing than before, aided by a squarer bonnet line and floating roof.

The concept’s commanding new front-end is paired with a wider new tailgate and less pronounced rear bumper – especially compared to the QX80 – with integrated exhaust exits.

Based on what we’ve seen from the rest of Nissan’s latest-generation model range, it’s unlikely the next Patrol will feature a full-width rear lighting signature but there’s every chance the headlights will be narrower and cling more tightly to the bonnet line in the name of attitude and off-road protection.

Previously seen spy imagery has shown the QX80 will do the opposite and move the headlights down onto the bumper, as per the Monograph concept, along with featuring ‘digital piano key’ daytime running lights.

In fact, most of the concept’s key styling cues are expected to transfer across onto the production derivative, including the matching tail-lights, bulbous front bumper and even the fender vents.

Both the new Patrol and QX80 are widely expected to ditch their beloved 5.6-litre V8 engines in favour of a new downsized twin-turbo petrol V6 that’s set to deliver more power, torque and efficiency, likely with the help of a nine-speed automatic and full-time 4x4.

Before the new Patrol is revealed next year and released Down Under in 2025, Nissan Australia will release a fitting swansong for the Y62 in the shape of the first homegrown Patrol Warrior.

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