Unveiled in Australia alongside the Navara Warrior, this lifted Patrol features prominent plastic body cladding around the wheel arches and sits approximately 50 millimeters (nearly two inches) higher than its standard counterpart. It boasts distinctive 18-inch two-tone wheels, fitted with Yokohama Geolander A/T tires for improved traction. The Patrol Warrior showcases a side-exit exhaust and replaces the chrome accents with glossy black finishes for a more aggressive appearance.
While Nissan aims to emulate Ford's Raptor lineup with the Warrior series, it's worth noting that no additional power enhancements have been made. The AU-spec Patrol Warrior continues to be powered by the naturally aspirated 5.6-liter V8 engine, delivering 400 horsepower (298 kilowatts) and 413 pound-feet (560 Newton-meters) of torque, identical to the regular model. Notably, the Middle East variant, the Nismo, offers a higher output of 428 horsepower.
Inside the Patrol Warrior, one may be disappointed to find that it retains the older dashboard design, despite the second facelift in other markets introducing a dual-screen layout four years ago. In contrast, the mechanically related second-generation Armada in the United States received a more modern dashboard in the 2021 model year.
While some tweaks have been made to the interior, such as the replacement of wood accents with piano black and Alcantara, they are not particularly noteworthy. Although there are undisclosed changes beyond what meets the eye, Nissan has chosen to remain tight-lipped for the time being.
The Patrol Warrior is expected to be available for purchase in Australia towards the end of this year. Similar to the standard model, it is assembled in Japan before being shipped to Melbourne, where Premcar modifies it to Warrior specifications. The Navara Warrior follows the same production process.
Source: Chasing Cars