How would the Drive team order a new Nissan Patrol Y63? Configurator Challenge

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Customisation is in vogue at the moment, but too much choice can be confusing. In our configurator challenge, Drive team members scroll through a manufacturer's website to create their ideal combination for a certain model.

This week the team delves into the configurator of the latest Y63-series Nissan Patrol, now powered by a twin-turbo petrol V6 in place of a V8.

It’s not due in Australian showrooms until late 2026 – or even early 2027 – but Nissan has published its build-and-price tool in the UAE.

Tell us which new Nissan Patrol Y63 variant you would buy – and how you’d specify it – in the comments below (build yours here), and what you’d like us to configure next.

Kez Casey, Production Editor

Rather than opting for one with the lot, I’ve built a Patrol with the least… Almost.

The lowest specification Patrol available overseas is incredibly unlikely to be seen here, but what if you matched the lowest trim level with the biggest engine? I’ve done that here with the Patrol LE T1 specification that blends cloth trim, 18-inch wheels, and ‘off-road’ bumpers for a wee bit more clearance.

The LE T1 still comes packed with power-adjustable front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, tri-zone climate control, and a console cooler box. It’s not exactly bare-bones, but there are no real attention-grabbing details like you’ll find in the upper trims.

My one little splurge was Forest Green paint. It’s just asking to be paired with a set of bronze Method Race Wheels mounted up with some chunky mud terrain tyres.

The important part, the twin-turbo 3.5-litre V6 with 317kW and 700Nm, is present under the bonnet, tied to a nine-speed auto and low-range transfer case, plus a locking rear differential.

The price, well it’s not as palatable as the current Patrol range, with my low-spec model coming in at 292,000 Emirati dirham, or around $AU116,000. Not the most expensive big off-roader you can get but not as budget-friendly as the departing V8 model.

Tung Nguyen, News Editor

I was lucky enough to attend the global unveiling of the new-generation Patrol in Abu Dhabi earlier this month, and let me tell you, it’s an imposing beast in the metal.

The big news about the Patrol, which won’t arrive in Australia until late 2026 at the earliest (boo!), is the changeover from a 298kW/560Nm 5.6-litre V8 engine to a 317kW/700Nm 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 – the sole powertrain for our market.

Why then, would you spec one with a 236kW/386Nm 3.8-litre naturally aspirated V6 engine that is offered in the Middle East?

There are actually two body variants available with the new Patrol – one with an off-road bumper and one with a lower-clearance ‘city’ bumper – but as a large off-road SUV, naturally the former is the better fit.

Unfortunately, though, that does lock out a lot of options. However, opting for the ‘LE T2’ trim does allow for a leatherette interior, which I’ve chosen in white instead of black.

The exterior colour is Forest Green, which I have seen in the metal and looks schmick.

Wheel choice is unfortunately locked to 18 inches, but if I were to buy one I’d instantly swap out the rubber for all terrains anyway.

All in, the price is AED314,900 or just a touch under $AU125,000, not too dissimilar to a mid-spec Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series.

Kathryn Fisk, Senior News Journalist

Armed with an unlimited imaginary budget and a greater level of choice from the UAE market, my choice would be the top-of-the-line LE Platinum City.

It's got the twin-turbo V6 rather than the naturally-aspirated version, and enormous 22-inch wheels, which I reckon would give it some serious swagger if you cloaked it in the Forest Green paint with a black roof.

The burgundy trim available on the higher grades is not really to my taste, so I'd swap it out for the beige quilted leather which would match the green exterior nicely, and look classy.

All that makes it look a bit more Toorak tractor than bush basher, but who says you can't look good and have the chops?

Ben Zachariah, Journalist

Just because I like BMW, doesn’t mean I want a BMW-branded home stereo. Just because I like Porsche, it doesn’t mean I need a Porsche-branded bicycle. With perhaps the exception of Yamaha, I tend to think brands should stay in their respective lanes.

Which is why, when it comes to Japanese-made off-road SUVs, I don’t need it trying to be some kind of luxury car. It’s exactly the reason my partner and I bought a Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series GXL.

In this case, I’ve gone with the Nissan Patrol LE T1 – as it’s named in the UAE – which is the base variant available with the powerful 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6.

Its sharp, boxy proportions mean it looks best in either black or white, and I’ve long been a fan of the ‘Black Chevy Suburban’ look, so I’ve opted for black.

I’m quite sure the cloth seats will suffice, and will certainly be the preferred option when the black Patrol is baking under the blazing Australian summer sun.

I’ve also gone for the smaller 18-inch alloy wheels, as they’ll be better suited for off-road use and when choosing all-terrain tyres. And that’s pretty much it. The Patrol comes with a long list of standard features, even on the entry-level variant, so there’s nothing else to do but jump inside and head for the horizon.

Tom Fraser, Journalist

While I’m sad to see the current-generation Nissan Patrol’s 5.6-litre V8 head off into the sunset, I can’t deny the introduction of the new Patrol is huge news.

I think it looks brilliant from the photos I’ve seen, especially in this green-over-tan colour combination I’ve gone for with my specification.

The green-over-tan combo is all the rage right now and I think it suits the new Patrol’s big body perfectly.

On a car this large I’ve also opted for 22-inch wheels to fill out those guards that little bit better.

Can’t wait for this one to arrive, I think it’ll be a winner for Australians.

Alex Misoyannis, Journalist

Inspired by the white-on-burgundy specification in Nissan’s launch photos, I’ve selected the silver and black exterior colour combination on the top-of-the-range Patrol LE Premium City, its big 22-inch wheels, off-road-unfriendly front bumper and all.

I quite like the burgundy leather interior – although the green exterior over tan interior combination selected by my colleagues is also attractive – with all the mod-cons the new Y63 has to offer, including dual 14.3-inch screens and a head-up display.

As the flagship model, it naturally uses the flagship 3.5-litre twin-turbo petrol V6 that – rightly – will be the only choice in Australia.

The price comes to a cool AED379,900, or $AU155,000. That’s not cheap for a Patrol.

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