Snapshot
- 2024 Nissan Patrol receives Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB+ digital radio
- Technological upgrade unique to Australian market
- Prices up $3000 across Patrol line-up
A significant technological update for the 2024 Nissan Patrol off-road SUV has been announced.
Nissan Australia has worked with aftermarket supplier Directed Technologies to develop a revised dashboard for the Patrol, which will be fitted when the vehicles arrive on local shores.
Headlining the changes is the addition of a larger and higher-resolution 10.1-inch infotainment system with support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – a must-have feature for many new-car buyers.
Most vehicles sold in Australia are fitted with smartphone mirroring technology, including the latest version of the 40-year-old Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series.
It is positioned lower than the previous 8-inch touchscreen, which remained unchanged from when the Y62 Patrol debuted 14 years ago – with older technologies including a CD player, iPod integration, and a rotary dial to control certain functions.
Left-hand-drive versions of the Patrol have been offered with a revised interior since late 2020, including a 12.3-inch widescreen infotainment system, a 7-inch semi-digital instrument cluster, and an updated centre stack.
However, these updates were not made available to our market due to a lack of further investment in the right-hand-drive Patrol at a factory level – leading Nissan Australia to introduce long-overdue improvements with help from an aftermarket supplier.
In addition to smartphone integration, the Patrol’s new infotainment system adds DAB+ digital radio, built-in Hema iGo satellite navigation, and off-road Hema 4x4 maps available with a subscription.
New Patrol vehicles will include a one-month free subscription to the off-road map service.
There are also revamped air-conditioning controls, less woodgrain accents for the Ti and Ti-L, a USB-C charge port, and a 15-watt wireless phone ‘charge pocket’ for all variants.
A storage compartment with a folding lid has been added between the air vents where the old head unit was located.
Due to incompatibility with the new infotainment system, the Patrol Ti-L’s 13-speaker Bose audio system has been replaced with a six-speaker Infinity by Harman audio system – a brand familiar to rival brands such as Hyundai and Kia.
Ti and Warrior models continue with an unbranded six-speaker audio system.
In addition, all variants lose the 360-degree around-view monitor, with a full-HD wide-angle rear-view camera in its place, while the Ti-L no longer features twin 8-inch second-row entertainment screens.
Nissan has added some features to the Patrol Ti and Warrior that were previously exclusive to the top-of-the-range Ti-L, including a digital rear-view mirror and a first-row centre console cool box.
Prices for the updated 2024 Nissan Patrol have increased $3000 across the line-up, which now spans between $87,900 and $104,160 before on-road costs.
All variants continue to be powered by a 298kW/560Nm 5.6-litre naturally-aspirated petrol V8, with an on-demand four-wheel-drive system and a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity.
2024 Nissan Patrol pricing
Model | Pricing | Change |
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Patrol Ti | $87,900 | up $3000 |
Patrol Ti-L | $100,600 | up $3000 |
Patrol Warrior | $104,160 | up $3000 |
Prices exclude on-road costs. |
2024 Nissan Patrol features
2024 Nissan Patrol Ti features | |
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10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system (new) | Six-speaker audio system |
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (new) | Front and rear parking sensors |
Built-in iGo satellite-navigation (new) | Keyless entry and push-button start |
Hema 4x4 off-road maps (new) | LED headlights, tail-lights, DRLs, and front fog lamps |
15-watt wireless phone charge pocket (new) | Leather-accented upholstery |
DAB+ digital radio (new) | 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat |
Digital rear-view mirror (new) | Eight-way power-adjustable passenger seat |
Front-row centre console cool box (new) | Power-folding heated side mirrors |
USB-A and USB-C charge ports (new) | Tyre pressure monitoring |
18-inch alloy wheels | Autonomous emergency braking |
On-demand four-wheel-drive system | Lane-keep assist |
Hill descent control | Lane departure warning |
Hydraulic body motion control suspension | Blind-spot monitoring with braking |
Rear limited shift differential | Rear cross-traffic alert |
Eight seats | Adaptive cruise control |
2024 Nissan Patrol Ti-L features
In addition to Ti | |
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Six-speaker Infinity audio system (new, replaces 13-speaker Bose audio system) | Two-position memory function (driver’s seat, side mirrors and steering wheel column) |
Seven seats (down from eight) | Heated and ventilated front seats |
Unique front bumper | Power tilt and slide sunroof |
Puddle lamps | Privacy glass |
Electric tailgate | Roof rails |
Power-adjustable steering wheel column |
2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior features
In addition to Ti | |
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50-millimetre lift (+29mm suspension, +21mm wheel and tyre package) | Bespoke towbar with two recovery points |
40-millimetre wider track | Bi-modal side exit exhaust |
Premcar-tuned suspension | Black exterior trim |
120-kilogram gross vehicle mass upgrade | Warrior exterior decals and badging |
Unique 18-inch alloy wheels | High-gloss black trim (replaces woodgrain) |
Yokohama G015 295/70 all-terrain tyres | Alcantara door and dash inlay with Warrior badging |
Warrior-branded front bumper assembly and bash plate |
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