The Nissan Patrol Y62 marks a major turning point in the model's history. Succeeding the highly rustic and legendary Y61 (renowned for its indestructible 4.8L TB48DE 6-cylinder), the Y62 moves upmarket to directly compete with the Toyota Land Cruiser 200/300 and the Range Rover. It abandons rigid axles for independent suspension with the HBMC (Hydraulic Body Motion Control) system, offering royal on-road comfort while retaining exceptional off-road capabilities. Sold under the name Nissan Armada or Infiniti QX80 in North America, it is primarily powered by massive petrol V8s. Although absent from the official Western European market due to emissions standards, it remains an absolute icon in the Middle East and Australia (praised by the NRMA for its robustness in the Outback). Reliability s
The Nissan Patrol Y62 is a true automotive dinosaur, in the best sense of the term. Designed to survive the most hostile environments (Middle Eastern desert, Australian Outback), it offers exceptional reliability, confirmed by TÜV (9% defect rate at 3 years) and What Car? (4.5/5) surveys. Its 5.6L V8 engine is a monument of smoothness and power, although its fuel consumption is gargantuan. Buying advice: Absolutely favor models from 2014 onwards to avoid the timing chain stretch issues of the early model years of the VK56VD engine. If you find a well-maintained model (regular gearbox and engine oil changes) and the fuel budget is not an obstacle, it is a highly recommended purchase for heavy towing or long-distance travel.