Last Call for the V8 Patrol: What WA Buyers Need to Know

If you've been sitting on the fence about buying a new V8 Patrol, that fence is about to disappear. Nissan Australia has confirmed the final Y62 Patrols will roll off the production line in Japan in August 2026, with the last shipments expected to hit Australian dealerships in September — possibly trickling into early October. After that, it's done.

For WA buyers — whether you're heading down the Canning Stock Route, towing a boat to Exmouth, or simply want a capable family hauler that won't flinch on the way to Karratha — the naturally aspirated 5.6-litre V8 has long been the gold standard. It produces 298kW and 560Nm, it's proven over decades, and it doesn't rely on a turbocharger to do the heavy lifting. Once these are gone, that combination won't be available in a mainstream new SUV anymore.

What's Available Right Now — and for How Long

Three variants remain on sale: the Ti at $95,500, the Ti-L at $107,100, and the locally developed Patrol Warrior at $110,660 — all before on-road costs. The Warrior, built in Melbourne by Nissan's engineering partner Premcar, has seen around 5,200 examples produced since 2023 and will wrap up shortly after the standard Y62 production ends.

Nissan has confirmed there will be no special farewell edition. What you see is what you get. If you want a specific colour or configuration, Nissan is urging buyers to move quickly — production cuts don't wait for indecision.

With WA's on-road costs factored in — stamp duty, CTP, and registration — expect to add several thousand dollars to those drive-away figures depending on where you're registering. Budget accordingly.

The Y63 Is Coming — But It's Not the Same Beast

The next-generation Y63 Patrol is due in Australia before the end of 2026, powered by a twin-turbocharged petrol V6. US-market specs show up to 338kW and 700Nm, so the numbers are stronger on paper. Right-hand drive versions have been spotted testing on Australian roads, with a local launch expected in December.

Local pricing hasn't been announced yet, and given where new car prices have been trending, don't expect a bargain. The Y63 will follow a similar path to the LandCruiser 300 Series — more power, more technology, more complexity, and almost certainly a higher price tag.

That's not necessarily a bad thing. But for plenty of WA buyers who value the simplicity and long-term reliability of a naturally aspirated V8 — especially when you're hours from the nearest dealership — the outgoing Y62 holds real appeal. The comparison to the LandCruiser 200 Series is apt: when Toyota dropped the diesel V8 for the 300 Series, used 200 Series values shot up fast. Expect similar demand for clean, low-kilometre Y62 Patrols once new stock dries up.

Fuel prices across WA have been biting hard lately, and the broader large SUV segment is down 11.9 per cent through to May this year. That's context worth keeping in mind — but if a V8 Patrol is the right tool for how you actually use a vehicle, the fuel cost is a known quantity. The bigger unknown is what a used V8 Patrol will cost you in two years when there are no new ones left.

If this is on your radar, now is the time to talk to a dealer — not next month.