The interlinked hydraulic suspension in the Y62 was invented by my father here in Western Australia, he also invented the KDSS suspension in the LC200. The system in the Patrol is superior, it's very good. The system used in the Patrol was also licensed to McLaren Automotive and they still use it today. The system in the LC200 was licensed to Citroen for their WRC cars and Mitsubishi for the Dakar cars.

Both awesome. The new LC300 has more functions and options. But Patrol is more comfortable, larger and has beautiful exterior design. So my choice is Nissan Patrol 💪🏻

Y62 it handles better , much more room , much cheaper, good quality interior , better off-roading. I owned Y62 since 2018 with 0 problems and I go off-roading a lot and my children love it 😊.

Long term Toyota owner making the move to the 62. Will be interesting to see how these small block diesels (almost all new diesels getting smaller capacity) in general, last when they get some serious kms on the odo especially long towing kms. There’s no replacement for displacement.

I have owned a Y62 since July 2014 , and have a new one arriving in February. Fuel economy has been better that spec, 9 litres per 100 km on the drive from Sydney to Byron bay after a stainless steel exhaust was fitted , better than the V8 200 series Landcruiser my business partner owned. He recently sold it after a raft of problems and disappointing fuel efficiency. The Patrol has had zero problems in 7 years , I loaned it to a wealthy friend and he asked if it was new , the leather interior remains spotless. The car is enormous but remains a joy to drive with amazing acceleration and performance, on a recent trip to Dubai I noted that several with Royal plates were parked at the 5 star Hotel we were dining at , if the richest family in the Emirates drive these vehicles it must mean they are the best available. One disappointing thing is the Australian spec cars lack the updated centre consul present on the Middle Eastern spec vehicles but has all the updated safety semi autonomous driving features. Nissan is a company run by engineers historically ( now the Lebanese crook Goshon has fled Japan once again) the Patrol shows this heritage. I wholeheartedly agree with this review, the Landruisers twin centrally mounted turbo charged highly stressed new engine will be a risk not worth taking given the huge distances and isolation users in Australia regularly confront , try fixing that without a factory authorised service facility if something goes wrong.

We test drove both. Then bought the Patrol without hesitation. More powerful, rides better, more solid, sounds better, and immensely cheaper ($30k saving). The Toyota was tinny, harsh ride, complex infotainment, the bonnet flexing during the drive like it’s made of plastic. It felt like a cross between a Prado and a Camry. Lastly, I get my Patrol in 6 months, not a year or more that is Toyota’s delivery timeframe.

Finally a true comparison and not one that has been sponsored by Toyota. Patrol is the better car. Period!

Reviewer: “Like most Toyota’s, there’s plenty of tech inside here” Audience: “ 😆 What is he smoking 😆”?

i can only dream to have either of them... my 22 years old Y61 is still going strong so I am sticking to it :)

Tremendous review, as a Y62 owner myself who lives on the road touring Australia ‘permanently’, I agree with the comments of how the Y62 performs. It’s a hard vehicle to ‘beat’, especially when towing 3T behind on and off road. 👌🤠

Excellent honest review, your comments on on the Landcruiser are spot on and not just pumping up the ‘ new’ cruiser. If I had an early 200 series, worth considering. But if I had a late model 200 it is just incremental for the money

I've actually sold my Landy and bought Y62S5 and what an amazing car to drive !

Buy a patrol, stick on a harrop supercharger and 35s and you will be unstoppable...💪💪

Thank You. EXCELLENT review.

Here in Dubai the 2022 V8 Left Hand Drive Nissan Patrols have 8 model versions including a new V6 but with a totally new interior and an up to date dashboard which was introduced in early 2021 but I have noticed in New Zealand have left the Right Hand Drive versions with the old 2017 interiors

Patrol Rocks Off/On Roadz! 🤘

Have been waiting for this Face to face comparison

A job well done I couldn't of said it any better.👏🏼

Finally an honest no frills comparison. Thank you! As you’ve pointed out when it comes to just doing the job they are intended to do the Patrol still can do it regardless of it age. I drove the y62 once and now it has replaced my 200. What a bargain they are in comparison!

Got rid of the 200 for a good price. And bought a new Y62 Nissan Patrol. Couldn't be happier. I would never buy another noisy smelly and expensive diesel motor vehicle ever again.

This review was spot on, am sure under towing load of 3.5tonnes the LC 300 will use more fuel.

Fair review. Dare I say it, I'd have the Patrol as well. I'd still prefer as late model 100 Series VX or Shara without the trick suspension and a 1HD-FTE, but if someone was giving one away, Patrol all day (I've got a 150 Prado in the driveway, so I'm not biased). Problem is, modern diesels especially with DPF are too expensive when it comes to major servicing. The 5.6L has shown it's an understressed unit and verrrry reliable. Chews the gas, but you make it back up when you gotta spend thousands on diesel pumps and diesel injectors.

If you are buying a 300 for fuel efficiency just the price difference adds up to 450,000km of driving the 300 to break even with the patrol. Then add the interest onto that $37,000 and you wouldn't even see it. Would be interesting to see how the economy stands up to a caravan tow test I know the patrol was better than 200.

Proud owner of Y62! Love em.. On the Lc200 300 comparison side, it all depends on who the audience is and where they live. In the urban Patrol no doubt. Fit it with long range tank and it will take me anywhere... If getting a 98 octane is rare in outskirts or outback and you live there and then yes lc200 or 300 diesel But those people mostly buy similar to 70 series as its work truck most of the times.... Its funny people compare the two. Why at first place? To each their own! I see whenever the folks see 200 300 vs Y62 they become keyboard warriors :( Good review. - Patrol fan boy but not anti 200 300 :)

Amazing how now the 200 Series 4.5litre diesel is now being referred to as not terribly fuel efficient. Up until the release of the 300 all the Toyota fan boys would rave about it. Driving both the 200 and a Y62 on a regular basis I know that the 200 was a guzzling pos. The Y62 at least goes when you plant the foot

I drove a 300 and 80kms and above the bonnet vibrates, i asked the salesman if he had noticed anything and he straight away commented that it happens over 80kms so it was not just me been picky. it drove ok but did not wow me, i went and brought a 200 series and could not be happier.

Let me just say that both cars just look exquisite. Very good looking, they go well next to each other.

When towing a large load the naturally aspirated engine in the patrol proved to be much more efficient in terms of fuel consumption when compared to the 4.5litre diesel v8 in the previous cruiser. The fact that it’s n/a actually helps it in this case given that under high load n/a engines can run considerably leaner afrs. Would be very curious what the fuel consumption of the cruisers new v6 would be under load towing 3 tonnes.

Great comparison. Thank you. Was wondering what inherent problems the y62 has? It’s a shame that the Australian market didn’t get the updated interior like overseas in the Nissan

Have owned my Nissan Y62 (series 5) for 10,000Kms, currently averaging 11.0L/100km, the fuel economy has been a pleasant surprise I wasn't expecting.

Patrol wins ✊🏾 waiting for the new patrol to completely destroy that LC 😈

After reducing tire pressures, which one is better for soft sand beach driving with 5 big people on board?

loved this.. very objective.. well done

I was waiting for this !?

Good video. Liked how you said about driving around town it will drink quite a bit more compared to highway driving. Also, if ya going off road, out back, cross country, do ya really want a high tech vehicle? Basic interior, mechanicals, some technology inside is better isn't it? Agree with you on engines are getting too small. Both in australia and here in nz, we love towing the boats, caravans or trailers. We want that bigger, heavier vehicle with the bigger engine to tow up hills, long distance, heavier vehicle to slow the trailer on a down hill instead of trailer pushing the vehicle out of control.

I'm so glad to finally see some reviews from people who don't have Toyota's phallus in their mouth. Toyota's have been insanely overpriced for years for the products they're selling.

Love the Patrol 👍

1 or 2 years after this they will release the new nissan patrol. a bit too late but im happy with my y62 2016 for now

Good to see LC's finally caught up with Discovery 4 for long distance driving comfort. Reliability, well thats its own discussion. Excellent review.

Is there an updated Y62 due anytime soon?

Excellent review, we need more motoring journalists like your self.

Great review

Finally an honest review

the 2021 nissan patrol in the middle east has a totally different interior with two screens one for the apple car play and android auto and the other one is for the climate controls

Any logical thinking person will go for Patrol, with ~40k difference, one can purchase more petrol for few hundred thousand km, by the time the 300 twin turbo need to be replaced while the NA VK56 of Patrol still going strong.

Excellent review 😅

Asise comfort, question is which one will last longer?

Great review by someone who gets it. V8 is all the entertainment system you need.

I'm not a big fan of the new infotainment systems /displays in the new cars. They getting to big and distracting. I prefer the interior of the Nissan.

Great review and comparison. The changes in the new LC300 are very subtle, especially the exterior design. Very conservative. Patrol looks aggro. My winner is the Patrol.

Both cars are good but I prefer the 3.5L TT V6 LC300 engine it is more powerful than the V8 in Patrol and is very comfortable and smooth ride. Well I live in the GCC so the trim which I bought is the full specked VXR trim. At first when I was going to buy a new 4x4. I was fully prepared by the Patrol 2021 but when I drove the LC300 3.5L it changed my mind. People in Australia try the 3.5L petrol engine once it will change your mind.

Nissan patrol king of the desert

Does the Nissan Patrol V8 have cylinder deactivation for fuel economy like the 2004 Nissan Armada with the same 5.6L V8?

That pretty much sums up why I bought the patrol over a landcruiser. Better value for money.

What's the fuel economy at row limit vs a v8??

About 2002 nissan went similar way to toyota in 2021, changed 4.2l to 3.0l more efficient, more grunt engine, that didint work out that great for them. Looks like toyota is 20yrs behind, anyway i love my til!

Great insight. Kindly would talk about a Nissan Patrol Y61 TB 48 Engine

Both of them are best. Reliable and can get you out in no time.. unlike new land rovers

Here in the USA, the Y62 is Armada and basic 4x4 is $52k delivered. We don't get 300 series LC, so used 200 LC's are over the roof. Toyota introduced the new Tundra and the Crewmax SR5 TRD offroad is $50K delivered. I am lost between New Armada or Tundra or s used LC 200 (10 years old).

Well done for an honest review. The patrol is the better car.

nice explanation i like it

Great video, but I would love to see a side by side comparison on everything possible for a short term review. One without mention of previous models which are void in a comparison of the LC300 vs the most modern Y62. Bang for buck my wife and I bought a 2015 Grand Cherokee Overland 5.7L Hemi 2 years ago because it was the equivalent price of a twenty year old LC. Lots more tech for a lot less. For how I drive, 13L/100km fuel and $150ish of 98 at the bowser. I was definitely hesitant because of the so called rep that Jeeps get, but I knew a few blokes with diesel Jeeps and one with a hemi, all of which said they had little to no dramas to that point, so I figured I'd give it a go. Haven't regretted it yet. Moral of the story, DON'T get sucked into buying a vehicle you don't actually want, need or afford. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH FOR FACTS, NOT OPINIONS!! Fuel economy and definitely tyre mileage is all about how you drive it and with what weight, as well as pressures for tyres obviously.

You have the old Patrol. Here in the Philippines, we just had the updated Patrol with the updated infotainment and interior. 2 big screens with apple carplay and android auto, wireless charging and tanned interior.

you're a wizard, Harry

Patrol everyday all day!💪

When I grow up, the Patrol will tick all the boxes for me. For now, I'll keep on enjoying my X-Trail T31.

Wish Australia got the 3.5 twin turbo petrol engine. That'll be fun to drive

i really like the patrol, but i’d personally take lc all day

Does the 300 rely adblue?

2:05 Love it!! "saving money at the f*#&!en pump" .... well that's what I heard anyway. Awesome review. Giving it a year so Toyota gets a chance to work out the bugs if any, and hope to enjoy my new 300 in 2023 sometime....... hopefully they'll have sorted out the supply issues with semiconductors by then and the wait time isn't a year.

Im going with option and power with LC300 but the shape is not good. In the when you use NP in the desert the gear will come hot. So LC is better then NP

Always wondered why the patrol is not sold in North America. Is it because it hurts domestic manufacturers?

I notice you keep referring to the top price of a 300 Sahara but are quoting a price well under retail for a Y62, can you please let me know where you can get a Y62 for under 100k?

Hmm performace of onroad made judgement for the segment. Not sure if you made right comment for the 4x4 channel. Thought making judgement on offroad capabilities would made for sense. Anyway my 2cent.

your wrong about the fuel---my 200 series used 25 to 27 litres per 100 towing a 2700kgs van, my y62 uses 20l to 24 per 100 towing a 3300kg van, i would doubt the v6 is any better

Really is it better than a 80 series or I stick to the 80 and save plenty off $

Where the motor mud come from?

Don’t get why they don’t offer the v8 we get here in the US over in Australia … 5.3l v8 380hp engine mated to the 8 speed is just right for this size truck.

I would go with the Patrol for stability and better interior

Big fan of toyota,but i won't be getting a 300, rather get a 200 and put some extra kit on it...or a 76 add portal axles and hit the dirt...when i feel ripped off i pull the switch and never go back....back split doors did it for me and the v8

Having turbos deep into the engine bay might make it difficult and expensive once those turbos need repairs on the land cruiser

The only reason the 3.3 tt v6 is better than the 200 series 4.5L V8 is because the V8s were tuned to suit emission standards. Once theyre tuned as a V8 should be, they would pound for pound beat the 3.3L

Well said

I don’t know know why the Australian’s doesn’t get the same interior features of GCC version y62 ,with all due respect to Toyota Landcruiser GCC version y62 way above 300 series in all aspects !!!

The y62 was around in 2010.

Really wanted to know.. how the new Toyota fares with Defender and Wrangler

For those who haven't yet, don't hesitate to watch Paul Maric's review of the 300, then you'll understand how terrible that 3rd row is.

Great review 👍, you guys in Australia are the only ones that value the Nissan patrol/armada. Saddly in the USA and Canada people are trying to kill the market on the Patrol/Armada and the Nissan Titan 😔.

I looked at a new lc 300 last week. Has same size tyres as a new Prado. Transmission ratios could be higher. Will burn more fuel soon as bigger tyres are fitted possibly. Be worse for towing.

Which is better?

I work oversea, my Landcruiser sleep at my parking space for almost 15 years, when I come back every years to renew registration and just connect the battery and it starts and running no problem! When I come back for retire, definitely, Landcruiser 300 whatever and 79 Series for sure! My friend drives the Nissan Patrol, its a performance SUV, but, I still prefer Landcruiser...

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So if the highly reflective controls didn't get picked up until exposed to the bright Australian sunshine, what does that say about Toyota's much vaunted real world testing?

Both cars are rlly perfect depends on your brand you like

Does the LC300 hold an advantage in durability over the Y62?

Not a fan of Toyota, but the looks of the Land Cruiser is more appealing than the Patrol that looks like a cheaper Nissan Terra. 😆

Will the $30k difference in purchase price be made up when you sell it?

This week in Dubai Nissan middle east dealers released the new 70th Anniversary Nissan Patrol with all new interiors and new dashboard at the new World Expo making the OZ & Kiwi dealers in the dust again

I have had a look at the 30series land cruiser, l own a 200series and would not trade up, no room upfront for a dual battery, and if you have anything other than a gx you can not put fridge in, you would need to remove rear seats, abd then make a floor sos as you can tie it down, all it is is a soccer Mum car.

I don't know about resale in Australia . In Malaysia a used Cruiser even if 15 years old would still retain its value well n easily sold.