2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior V8 on/off-road review! This SUV is a beast.

Who doesn't love side-exit exhaust pipes? Paul Maric tests out the 2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior V8 to see if it's any good. This is a modified version of the Patrol Ti for the Australian market.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior: 00:55
Interior: 04:02
Infotainment: 05:40
Safety Tech: 06:19
Practicality: 07:00
On-road: 10:53
Performance: 16:40
Off-road: 19:52
Verdict: 26:20
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[@johnnyp655]

Its amazing so many cannot accept a Nissan patrol interior.... But happily accept the new Toyota 79 series... Straight out of 1988.

[@dhyeyapatel1626]

The car is also from 80s

[@Kierdziol]

​@@dhyeyapatel1626You're coping if You think Y62 is like suv from the 80'. It's just few years more recent compared to LC 200.

[@kanyon_ni_mang_simeon]

@@Kierdziol more like mid 90s interior

[@performancej8017]

@@dhyeyapatel162679 is more like 70s

[@chrisandshazza01]

Yep had two shorty 40’s - the only change from the 40 to the 79 is they went from a metal dash to a plastic one🤣

[@MBC1988.]

Apart from the outdated infotainment system, this vehicle is great

[@Shambles7698]

The V8 make it really have Big W 💪🏻

[@aarons6935]

Not for much longer.

[@crown_tickford]

I appreciate the warrior, yo can tell that the price of the car is because of the off road capabilities rather than gimmicks that nobody wants or needs. The car is still expensive but at least the price is justifiable by the upgrades added to the car.

[@wheely90]

shocked we still not get the interior like in the Armada from the US in this..

[@redwhite_040]

Pay 100.000 ausd get the interior from a 2007 VW Golf. 🤣

[@asum307]

@@redwhite_040Being generous there mate. ;)

[@kashsres1064]

Y’all got screwed over 😁

[@Alaster-]

They updated the interior for Middle East too - it looks way better. Basically Nissan couldn't give a crap about RHD markets...

[@rich7447]

The Armada is on the cheap end of the full size SUV market.

[@fmstudio085]

This is my favorite SUV, Patrol is a legend

[@kevinwaters-marsh217]

Love the Nissan Patrol... Never owned one but I think it's got a real presence on the road. Love the look of them and just love that V8. I would definitely buy one if needed a new wagon. And Paul, you really enjoyed doing this review. The smile and grin on your face is what driving needs to make us feel, you couldn't hide how fun you were having... Great promotion for the Nissan. Well done

[@DW-10]

I like technology, but by far prefer button controls and analogue gauges in a vehicle. Touch screens are terrible for a driver in a moving vehicle unless you are on a highway. This may be taking the whole button thing a tad far, but I would take this over the Ranger/Everest all controlling touch screen. The ease of use aside, no one ever talked about lag/delay in response until we got touchscreens.

[@king-pn4bj]

Good integration of a touch screen can work, but physical controls for key functions, like HVAC, volume, etc I agree is vital. If you're using a pasted on tablet just to drive, you're basically staring at your phone. Given the interior the USA gets for the Armada, I agree, this is ancient and hard to justify for the price.

[@standupmoto]

I know it’s a thirsty beast but I haven’t seen you smile that much doing a review in some time 👍

[@MichelDominique]

Haha the ~70 kmph reverse speed dropped my jaw 😂 70+ m of stopping distance in the wet is definitely something they need to work on. From what I've heard, geolandar AT are good in the wet (but poor off road) so I guess the abs maybe the culprit here. As always, Paul, a fantastic, comprehensive and crisp automotive review!

[@Flying_GC]

I have the Geolanders, horrific in the wet, good in the dry very good off road. Also wear very well.

[@DrainCleaningAUSTRALIA]

Pig with lipstick. Absolutely love it!

[@scott8238]

I have this same VK56 V8 in my 2023 Titan pro4x and I will be adding exhaust soon:) Great review!

[@Amonny]

Love the simple style. Just perfect.

[@ddp1621]

Paul I love this Warrior it is a beast! I will like to see a test when it is dry. Thank you.

[@Sofiya-lov]

Always making great review

[@chrisandshazza01]

Can you do the dry test please Paul. As usual awesome. I think this is testament to a proven platform that has just gotten better. I’m really surprised how impressed you are at how good it is in everything except braking. If you could sort a dry run that would be awesome! Cheers

[@jedsute]

as always a great comprehensive review, i'll keep my TiL though :)

[@nickwest2158]

This Warrior looks even better than the original...it's beauty and a beast

[@whomcares3438]

Falken AT3w are awesome in the wet. Leave the competition for dead. Having tried KO2’s, COOPER, Mickey T, Yokohama and Michelin. Best AT for wet roads that I’ve come across.

[@richardwalsh5570]

Winner, no wood grain 😊😊❤

[@anthonythornton8883]

Seems like a winner. As far as technology goes, it already has more then what I’m driving now. So not a downside for me

[@steveallen1340]

For my needs it is too big, too heavy, too thirsty. So yes, I want it!

[@MegaRetr]

Love the simple style. Just perfect.)))))

[@jasoneleazer]

Best 4WD SUV EVER IMO ❤

[@CampbellSimpson]

Please, someone, buy lots of these and take the depreciation hit so I can swap into one in a few more years! Absolutely the kind of vehicle I like - naturally aspirated, simple, overbuilt. I could do without the piano black though!

[@brianmaclennan561]

Will go up in value due to rarity an the V8...

[@patfromozZ]

Hahaha😂😂😂😂 well said

[@patfromozZ]

​​@@brianmaclennan561do you think? Nissan V8 petrol? I get that everyone fell over themselves to get the last of the V8 Land Cruiser 200s but they were diesels. 5.6L V8 Petrol. I paid bloody $2.40 a litre for 95 Ron today. That big bugger would have to be chugging 20L at least around town. I think I would quickly tirer of the frequent fuel fills 😢

[@SoGood09]

Clearly this is a gem in the rough.

[@nicj6122]

Can we get a review of the new 2024 i30 sedan premium please?! Your videos are always the most helpful!

[@THReviewCars]

this car so amazing i love it

[@jamesbarnard1153]

The titan in the USA already has a V6 so not surprise the patrol is getting it, would be awesome if they put the Cummins V8 turbo diesel in it kept it about similar price, would be a serious long distance touring rig then

[@Kierdziol]

Are You sure You're not mentioning Frontier? Nissan is going to stop manufacturing Titan (after 2024 my) due to the poor sales.

[@syedehtishambukhari499]

Love you your reviews ❤❤❤❤ love you y62 warior

[@zhongxina672]

I saw reel that this Nissan type of car chilling in Dubai Flood Street without any issue, so i have to check it review and now i'm here xD

[@sibusisowaltermhlongo8145]

Amazingly capable car

[@robertmason2076]

Yes please come back again in dry weather.

[@musiclife1565]

Loved the shape

[@patfromozZ]

Great video/content as per usual. One thing though...I wish you would quote the onroad prices not the *plus onroads. If I am not mistaken $101k will incurr lux car tax, gst, rego/ctp and dealer deliver on top of that $101k.... So is the price not closer or too or pretty much $120k? Cheers

[@CarExpertAus]

We aren’t allowed to do that unless it’s a national drive away offer. On-road costs vary per state and per region. Just checking a random postcode in Victoria the drive away price is ~$112,000.

[@sierracharlie7293]

Is 100k the RRP or the Monthly Fuel Cost ?

[@greatape7258]

It will be the monthly fuel cost for all of us soon.

[@sxs243]

Who cares. We aren't buying a v8 for economy 😂

[@charleschin2612]

Paul I think you should do a better demonstration of the hill descent so we know if it does it fast or slow, but overall it's good value for money this Nissan patrol 👍👍

[@CarExpertAus]

New hill coming soon.

[@infernoking7504]

I love the much simpler interior integrated touch screen.

[@dennisbartolotta6157]

Hi Paul!!do you think a Hybrid Hyundai Staria will be introduced in Australia?

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Over 100k is a good deal for a large SUV in Australia? Why are cars made in Asia so expensive in Oz? Imports like Dodge Ram that have to be switched over to right hand drive I can understand

[@kasambanickson7833]

Amazing car my favorite always.

[@clintonmorris1945]

With the factory lift does this mean it can be lifted another 2 inches legally?

[@kimmbooo]

very good and great vehicle

[@amode8761]

Can you explain the exhaust system. I noticed there appears to still be a rear exhaust in addition to the side ones. I thought they would have removed the rear one.

[@SoupA150]

I know it's not really your specialty, but I would still like to hear a little of what you think about the soundsystem. A CD player is a neat thing to have in a vehicle IMO. They come in handy.

[@geoffreilly5352]

Hi Paul I get 10.4 out my patrol til on a trip it is easily the best car I have ever owned and I have owned a jaguar and several lad's it is an impressive vehicle never ceases to amaze 😊

[@djizzah]

lost me at i have owned a jaguar

[@geoffreilly5352]

@djizzah just pointing out how good my y62 is as compared !

[@mattf20c27]

10.4! I've never seen below 16.6😢

[@geoffreilly5352]

@mattf20c27 well I'm here to say I get it on a trip it goes up around town but he'll I love that v8

[@jackofjr]

@@geoffreilly535210.4 , come on mate I have a 62 you will never average that .

[@kashsres1064]

Please do a comparison video of this patrol warrior vs land cruiser in a mild extreme off-road. Cause that’s what they are built for and we can actually see which does better.

[@sbGOM]

Think TFL have done that - with a LC200 I think and the "Armada" didn't do as well.

[@alvarogoncalves261]

LC200 wouldn't know which way a Y62 has gone... there's plenty of great videos of these two going heads up. Start by looking up Dash Off-road. LC300 is better but you need the GR model with twin lockers to keep up with Y62. There is a 60k price difference...

[@michealedwards7849]

@@sbGOM Armada isn't the same vehicle as the patrol ,different diff ratios and no locker in the Armada and armada less ground clearance .

[@kashsres1064]

@@sbGOM Ook. I’m checking that out thanks

[@espkh1549]

Why would you buy japs crap? G wagon for the V8 and jeep JL rubbi for off-road made in the USA. No way buying japs crap

[@chakra7562]

Woww what a Incredible 4x4 Suv, it just makes me get rid off Audi, Bmw and other expensive Suv's useless trouble out of my brain. Thanks a lot. 👍

[@Mambey]

Piano black is better than the fake wood grain.

[@Kierdziol]

You don't see that much of fingerprints on fake wood as you do with piano black.

[@Kaptanforpakistan]

Just magnificent ❤

[@dmitrykarpenko8544]

Thanks a lot!

[@brendanlesko2306]

Apparently you can get some very nice aftermarket larger screens installed to cover up that 90s feel and give it a lil updated feel about it . I love it and I’m strongly considering one .

[@TA-wg9oi]

Get one! I just paid the deposit on one today. Going in for 4499kg upgrade, entertainment system change and ROH wheels......

[@jerryfrench2981]

Nice exterior. Prehistoric interior. Looks very good value to someone who spent another half again on a 300 Sahara. :)

[@giggygiggy1393]

70ks in reverse ......................Im sold !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rangabanga32]

im buying a ti or warrior this week.i tow a 2.8t van unsure of ball weight.will the suspension changes be better or worse than the ti?

[@bigdoggy6650]

Great vehicle.

[@stevearnol9961]

Yes let’s see it in the dry and the off road track.

[@kulaak-krii]

WARrior 😂 never hear anyone pronounce warrior as in WAR. LOVE IT!

[@warrenhollins1848]

I thought the same!

[@bears2604]

​@@warrenhollins1848me too 😂

[@sameralnademi1768]

Great car .. maybe i will take one like the one in video next month .. i don't know maybe i find new video that will change my mind take care with your self Car Expert 🚩

[@Antjan46]

I WANT ONE!!!

[@Barnsbergh]

A true Patrol, like it much better than the standard models that looks like soft roaders

[@RedWazzies]

I want one!

[@mightygood1]

Am I seeing positive camber on the front from the lift?

[@gaganb1159]

I wish they could bring the same design that they have for American market. It’s called Nissan armada there and interior design is cool

[@DEEP66997]

great review as usual cheers Paul, love the patrol but I've been waiting a decade for Nissan to upgrade the interior - the rest of the auto world has moved on - take notice NISSAN!

[@dalemcmartin9201]

I think it’s a huge opportunity missed with the 1990 as you put it infotainment. It will be interesting to see how significantly this is upgraded in the new car when it’s released. I like the aesthetics of the Warrior, but again a missed opportunity with the infotainment.

[@calebwany8422]

Outside of the music, do you really need to be that fancy or just functional

[@dezza718]

​@calebwany8422 do you have a smartphone?

[@calebwany8422]

What kinda crap question is that?@@dezza718

[@matthewh8005]

as someone who has a new Ranger with the "modern" infotainment that cars are going to... this thing kicks the shit out of it. Gigantic touchscreens are dangerous and I can see manufacturers going back to this style in the next decade. I miss my buttons. I want to get one of these just because of the dated interior which ironically is the same reason I passed it up when I was looking to upgrade. I didnt know and I fucking hate my modern ranger

[@dragonz_breath4072]

Love it

[@kennethroberts9626]

Hey Paul. Is this a better tow vehicle than a standard TI and or a TIL ?

[@mattf20c27]

Presumably, due to the dual rate springs...

[@kennethroberts9626]

I was hoping that Nissan would add an additional Air bag option under warranty for the caravan luggers... ME@@mattf20c27

[@brianmaclennan561]

Get a Ti an spec it out how u want it..

[@adamhunt318]

would like to see a tow test would hate to fork out for a car and find out you have to spend more to make it tow better maybe around the 2800. kg like in the other video you did thanks

[@sarathkamalvr]

Hi there, I own 2019 LC200 GXL with 60000km. I am thinking about getting a Patrol. 5yrs warranty, 24hrs roadside assistance and capped service seem attractive. However, I am confused with resale value after 5yrs or parts availability. Any suggestions guys?

[@tobybrowne7906]

Is that place built on a graveyard, how is it always raining!!! We haven’t had rain in months up here in QLD

[@CarExpertAus]

😂 it’s just near the coast. But we have had the worst luck with weather!

[@abangmudd]

Any chance to review nissan patrol super safari??

[@GlenRoberts-xy1vd]

I think Nissans biggest problem , they tend to build a great vehicle , until you get inside , assuming They have millions of interior bits , left collecting. Dust . Keeps costs , down while still remaining reliable . End of the day , you’re still driving a very capable suv . Most of don’t need nor want digital dashboards or 14” screens . That’s more things that can go wrong, and be costly to replace. In terms of Canadian currency . If it was priced 50,000 up to 70,000 - loaded . But , why these Manufacturers always put displacement numbers On the sides . The fact that your dumping 250.00 dollars worth of fuel every time , you Don’t need a reminder

[@fatplumber3887]

I'm a Toyota man thru and thru but even I'll admit that's a bloody sexy car

[@michaellebing7588]

It amazes me that a four-wheel drive with the price tag over 100,000 dollars is considered value for money.

[@nunyabizness9885]

It's not. These guys are just out to sell cars. Anyone wanting to do offroad that has half a brain would buy an old solid axle Patrol, spend 10k tarting it up and still be 70 grand better off and not afraid to use their vehicle as intended.

[@v.sgrewal285]

Hi guys …. Please review the updated infotainment system in patrol Warrior… TIA…

[@bv2458]

Is it body on frame??? Solid axle?

[@joshobrien6188]

How good does that v8 sound. 70 metres in the wet stopping is not good but im sure that could be sorted out. Great review Paul

[@ringomkangume]

First time seeing a car taller than Paul. 😂

[@grecoconduris6716]

I really like this thing except the interior

[@mohammadsattar5488]

It really does puzzle me as to how any skidplate or underneath protection on a vehicle can be measured in millimeters. I mean is 2.3mm really that tough enough to protect against rocks and boulders 2hen going off road ?

[@healthylifecircle2801]

Toyota or Nissan which one japanese suv is better...for ride experience

[@bv2458]

Omg that key is like 25 years ago!!

[@josephabayomiajayi1901]

Hi Paul Nissan Patrol MY2024 with new interior will be in Australia from April 2024.

[@fourbysolo]

Yes, it's a good vehicle but it's obvious why it's 30-40k cheaper than the LC 300 or Land Rover Defender.

[@terrynquy]

Problem of patrol warrior no fridge and no rear seat entertainment screens :/

[@brendanlesko2306]

I’m sure there’s aftermarket products that tbh are probably even better than at stock anyway

[@kimmbooo]

awesome

[@muhammadhasnatsaeed4052]

Nissan patrol interior in middle east is insane

[@mumairh313]

Please review of Lx ls 500h

[@MOTIVATIONALTALKS17]

PLS REVIEW THE NISSAN PATHFINDER!!!!!

[@dougmaddog373]

Shocked too see you wear a different pair of shoes 😜

[@andy33thx]

Great review but nobody in Australia pronounces warrior like you did 😂

[@Rockbottomsurf]

How the heck does one go about getting their ABS calibrated for wet roads?

[@abelpakurutunui2860]

Is the 2020 Nissan pathfinder’s 3rd row setting larger?!!!

[@Kierdziol]

Pathfinder is unibody so it could be possible it have more space compared to body on frame Patrol and Armada.

[@rudyreed5369]

Bring it back in the dry if u can pls- have you replaced your Raptor tyres yet Paul?

[@brownmcpherson5724]

Good looking. Too bad not available in the USA.

[@kernel2684]

The target market of this car is clearly the middle east and Africa.

[@hobo1704]

Yep, heaps here in Qatar. No worries with the price of fuel.

[@ianweal3081]

Awesome Beast, I so want one but department of finance (the handbrake - Roothy term) says no, bugga. Shame Nissan dropped the sunroof across both models in series 5. Sunroof in Warrior would possibly sway finance dept, lol 😂

[@infernoking7504]

Idk why I like the front look of it.

[@moijesuismoi99]

Would it be worth converting this to an LPG ? Or would that affect the reliability ?

[@croz2530]

Gas is hard to get these days for cars

[@redwhite_040]

All pickup trucks with V8 are converted to LPG in my country (Netherlands). So shouldn't be an issue.

[@lIlIlIlIlIlIlIlIlI]

@@croz2530 Doesn't matter, converting to LPG does nothing to the existing petrol system. This means the vehicle will be dual fuel. LPG is plentiful available, you just have to look for it and is sometimes advertised as autogas.

[@Kierdziol]

VK56VD comes with direct injection so lpg convertion should be slightly more expensive compared to manifold injection engine and it's going to use some gas while lpg is enabled.