2025 Nissan Patrol: Next-gen 'Y63' off-roader previewed by Infiniti concept

The new 2025 Nissan Patrol upper-large SUV has been previewed by a new Infiniti concept.

The Infiniti QX Monograph concept, unveiled at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, is a preview of the forthcoming QX80 – the Nissan Patrol's luxury twin once sold in Australia.

While Infiniti hasn’t detailed the concept’s interior or powertrains, the exterior design provides our closest look yet at the new Patrol – but with Infiniti’s latest design language.

Infiniti describes its upright shape as “anti-wedge”, which is said to allow for a more spacious interior. The glasshouse now wraps around the entire vehicle, while pop-out door handles replace traditional units – at least for the Infiniti version.

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It features ‘digital piano key’ daytime running lamps with a lower, separated headlight assembly, a wider grille with a light strip, a functional side air intake, and full-width tail-lights with ‘welcome’ and ‘farewell’ animations.

The production version, expected in 2024, will likely be similar to the concept with minor tweaks such as more conventional door frames, side mirrors, and smaller alloy wheels.

The current Nissan Patrol – badged Armada in North America – serves as the basis for the Infiniti QX80, and this should continue in new-generation form.

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It isn’t unusual for a luxury spin-off to be unveiled first. For example, the new Lexus GX off-roader was revealed ahead of the related Toyota Prado.

Our speculative renderings, below, show an evolutionary design with hints from the smaller X-Trail and Pathfinder for the new Patrol, including split headlights and a full-width strip connecting slimmer tail-lights.

Not much is currently known about the 2025 Nissan Patrol; however, a report from early 2022 suggests it could switch to a twin-turbocharged petrol V6 – at least in North America.

A report from early 2022 suggests the new Patrol could switch to a twin-turbocharged petrol V6 – at least in North America

Industry journal Automotive News was briefed by a Nissan dealership source in the United States, with the Patrol set to replace its current petrol V8 for a “more fuel-efficient” twin-turbo V6.

"Fuel efficiency is on everybody's mind," another insider told Automotive News.

"If they can get the same horsepower and torque out of a V6, why not?"

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2024 Nissan Patrol speculative rendering | Wheels Media

The twin-turbo V6 in question is tipped to be a 3.5-litre unit paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission, though it’s believed to be unrelated to the Nissan Z’s engine.

While details of the powertrain remain scarce, the new V6 would likely outperform the current petrol V8, which produces 298kW and 560N. It's paired with a six-speed automatic.

Tough new vehicle regulations in the United States require a 28.3 per cent reduction in emissions through 2026 – a stark contrast to Australia and Middle Eastern countries where more relaxed emission laws are enjoyed… for now.

The difference could mean Australia’s Nissan Patrol will continue with the 5.6-litre V8 for a number of years before moving to the V6.

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2024 Nissan Patrol speculative rendering | Wheels Media

Arch-rival Toyota replaced its 4.5-litre twin-turbo diesel V8 with a 3.3-litre twin-turbo diesel V6 in the LandCruiser 300 Series in 2021, mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Some markets received the option of a 3.4-litre twin-turbo petrol V6, which is available in Australia in the related Lexus LX and soon to be offered in the smaller GX.

In addition to the twin-turbo V6, the Y63 may also feature an E-Power hybrid version to reduce emissions further. This would be in line with Nissan's strategy to increase the number of electric and hybrid vehicles in its line-up.

For local buyers, a more-rugged Patrol Warrior – arriving later this year to farewell the current Y62 Patrol – may headline the new-generation range, if the upcoming model proves popular.

As with the Navara Warrior, it is ‘manufactured’ by Melbourne-based Premcar, with a bi-modal side-exit exhaust, a new towbar, added ground clearance via a suspension lift, additional under-body protection, all-terrain tyres, and black badging.

The next-generation 2025 Nissan Patrol – potentially codenamed Y63 – is expected to debut within 18 months, with a local launch likely a few months later.