• Final opportunity to own a new V8-powered Patrol or Patrol Warrior by Premcar
• Y62 Patrol production for Australia to cease in August in Japan, with local Warrior assembly concluding shortly after
• Y63 Patrol orders opening later this year

18/06/2026, Melbourne: Australians have a final opportunity to own a piece of Patrol history, with production of the V8-powered Y62 Patrol set to conclude this August, while local production of the Australian-engineered Patrol Warrior by Premcar will wrap up shortly after.

The outgoing Y62 is the last Patrol to be powered by Nissan’s 5.6-litre petrol V8. With the next-generation Y63 Patrol set to arrive in Australia later this year — bringing a new 3.5-litre V6 Twin Turbo powertrain — the Y62 run-out marks the closing chapter on more than a decade of V8 power in one of Australia’s most enduring full-size off-road SUVs.

For more than six decades, the Nissan Patrol has been a fixture on and off Australian roads — first arriving locally in 1961 as the second-generation G60 Datsun Patrol and going on to become one of the longest-running continuous nameplates in the automotive industry.

Across five generations, more than 258,000 Patrols have been delivered to local customers, building one of the most loyal enthusiast followings of any 4WD nameplate.

“The Patrol has been a constant presence in Australian motoring, and the Y62 has played a defining role in that legacy. Its 5.6-litre V8 is part of what has made this generation so beloved by enthusiasts, families and adventurers alike,” said Steve Milette, Managing Director, Nissan Oceania. “As we look ahead to the all-new to Australia Y63 later this year, the run-out of the Y62 represents a genuine ‘last chance’ moment for Australians who want to add a new V8 Patrol to their garage.”

“Powered by a 5.6-litre V8 delivering 298kW and 560Nm, the Patrol has earned its reputation for exceptional towing and off-road capability, effortless performance and proven durability — qualities that will likely make the Patrol V8 a highly sought-after collector’s item once remaining stock is gone.”

A Legacy Built on Australian Terrain

Australia has played a key role in shaping the Patrol’s reputation. In September 1962 — just one year after the G60 arrived locally — geologist Reg Sprigg, his wife Griselda, and children Marg and Doug became the first to cross the Simpson Desert in a motor vehicle, charting a route over more than 1100 sand dunes that is now known as the French Line. The 12-day journey, completed at an average speed of just 5 km/h, helped establish the Patrol’s reputation for going where other vehicles could not.

That reputation was reinforced through generations of motorsport success, with the Patrol winning a record 15 consecutive Australian Off-Road Championship titles between 1983 and 1998 — the majority of them at the hands of Griffith rice farmer ‘Legend’ Les Siviour — along with four outright victories in the Australasian Safari (1992, 1993, 1995 and 2003).

The Y62, introduced locally in 2013, took the Patrol into a new era of refinement and on-road capability. Its 5.6-litre V8, fully independent suspension with Hydraulic Body Motion Control, and digital Intelligent Rear View Mirror, moved the nameplate into the upper-large SUV space while preserving the off-road credibility that has defined Patrol since 1951.

Patrol Warrior by Premcar — The Final V8 Warrior

The run-out also marks the final opportunity to secure a new Australian-engineered flagship of V8 Patrol line-up - the Warrior by Premcar.

Developed in collaboration with Melbourne-based Premcar at its dedicated Warrior production facility, Patrol Warrior takes the Y62's V8 platform and adds purposeful upgrades for Australian conditions, including locally engineered suspension tuning, increased ground clearance, all-terrain tyres on bespoke wheels and exterior styling enhancements. Notably, a bi-modal side-exit exhaust system gives the Patrol Warrior the perfect soundtrack — quiet and refined while cruising, yet unleashing a deep, unmistakable V8 note under hard acceleration.

Each Warrior is hand-finished through a secondary-stage manufacturing process and carries Nissan's full factory warranty.

“Patrol Warrior takes everything Australians love about the Y62 — the V8, the off-road capability, the unmistakable sound and character — and dials it up further with the engineering expertise of our partners at Premcar.

“For customers who want a Patrol that is both deeply Australian and unapologetically V8, this is the final opportunity to put a new V8-powered Warrior in their driveway,” Milette said.

Last Chance — In Dealerships Now

Customers interested in securing a new Y62 Patrol or Patrol Warrior are encouraged to visit their local Nissan dealership. Stock is finite, with availability varying by grade and dealer.

The current Y62 Patrol range is available at Nissan dealers nationally, backed by Nissan's comprehensive up to 10-year/300,000km* Nissan MORE warranty and up to 10 years/300,000km of Roadside Assistance^% when serviced at authorised Nissan dealers, with Nissan Flat Price Service on the first five scheduled services^{^}.

The all-new to Australia Y63 Patrol — already revealed globally in left-hand drive markets, will be available to order later this year.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Over Six Decades of Patrol in Australia

For more than six decades, the Nissan Patrol has been a fixture of Australian motoring — first arriving in 1961 as the second-generation G60 Datsun Patrol and going on to become one of the longest-running continuous nameplates in the automotive industry. Across five generations sold locally, more than 258,000 Patrols have been delivered to Australian customers, building one of the most loyal enthusiast followings of any 4WD nameplate in the country.

This heritage shoot brings together a vehicle from every chapter of the Patrol's Australian story:
 

G60 Datsun Patrol (1961–1980) — The nameplate's Australian beginning. In September 1962, just one year after arriving locally, a G60 became the first motor vehicle to cross the Simpson Desert when the Sprigg family charted what is now the French Line.

160-Series MQ Patrol (1980–1987) — The Patrol's evolution into a more recreational 4WD, helping establish it as a practical family and touring wagon while broadening customer appeal through the introduction of the first Patrol automatic transmission and, from 1984, the first turbo-diesel option.

Y60 GQ Patrol (1987–1997) — A genuine benchmark-setter. The GQ introduced all-coil-spring suspension to the segment, claiming the first of the Patrol's four 4x4 Australia 4x4 Of The Year titles in 1987.

Y61 GU Patrol (1997–2016) — The most popular Patrol ever sold in Australia. Between 1998 and 2000, Nissan delivered more than 10,000 GU Patrols annually locally, and Australia briefly became the world’s largest market for the model.

Y62 Patrol and Y62 Patrol Warrior (2013–present) — The pinnacle of the V8 era. The Y62 took the Patrol into a new chapter of refinement and on-road capability, while the Australian-engineered Patrol Warrior by Premcar dialled up its off-road credentials for local conditions. Together, they represent the closing chapter on more than a decade of Patrol V8 power.

The next chapter — the all-new to Australia Y63 Patrol — will be available to order in Australia later this year, carrying the legacy forward with a powerful new 3.5-litre V6 twin-turbo powertrain and nine-speed automatic transmission.

A story that began on the dunes of the Simpson Desert will continue to unfold on Australian roads, tracks and trails for generations to come.