Nissan Patrol vs. the competition

The Nissan Patrol is the largest, and arguably, most luxurious offering in Nissan Philippines Incorporated’s lineup of rides. As such, it garners a lot of attention from would-be car buyers who are looking for a cushy sport utility vehicle (SUV) with some degree of off-road capability. 

In the realm of ladder-frame full-size SUV models, however, the Patrol does have a few notable competitors in the Philippine market. So, what are its main competitors in the local scene, and what are they offering? Let’s find out here. 

But before listing down its biggest competitors in the local market, let’s take a good look at the specs of the Nissan Patrol. 

Nissan Patrol

As expected from a flagship SUV, the Nissan Patrol wears an imposing exterior design complemented by sharply designed modern styling cues. 

For starters, the three-row model comes standard with angular LED fixtures, beefy front and rear bumpers, roof rails, a roof-mounted rear spoiler, and a set of 20-inch machine-cut alloy wheels. It also comes with rain-sensing wipers, side step boards, as well as power-folding and power-adjust side mirrors. 

Size-wise, the model is 5,350 millimeters (mm) long, 2,115 mm wide, and 1,945 mm in height. It also boasts a wheelbase length of 3,075 mm and a ground clearance of 244 mm. 

Inside the Nissan Patrol is a three-row seating configuration with room for up to eight occupants. Keeping everyone inside the SUV cool is a triple-zone automatic climate control system with an air ionizer and vents for each row. 

The front row comes with power-adjustability, heating and ventilation, while the second row seats have a 40:20:40 split-folding functionality. The third row, on the other hand, comes with a power-reclining function and one-touch power folding. 

Other notable interior features of the Philippine-spec Patrol include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• 14.3-inch digital gauge cluster
• Ambient lighting
• Wireless smartphone charging
• USB Type-C ports
• Quilted leather upholstery
• 14.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display
• 12.8-inch second row entertainment screens
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Panoramic sunroof
• Leather steering wheel
• Push-to-start with keyless entry
• Power tailgate
• 12-piece Klipsch speaker set

For safety, the Nissan Patrol comes standard with a comprehensive kit that’s further reinforced by the Nissan Intelligent Mobility advanced driver assist (ADAS) suite. 

Propelling the large Nissan-made SUV is a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 gasoline engine. The said mill is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission and a 4x4 drivetrain equipped with a two-speed transfer case.

Here is a table summarizing the mechanical specifications and outputs of the Nissan Patrol: 

Engine	3.5-liter twin-turbo V6
Fuel type	Gasoline
Drivetrain	4x4
Transmission	Nine-speed automatic
Horsepower	425
Torque	700 Newton-meters (Nm)
Front suspension	Double wishbone
Rear suspension
Brakes	Front and rear discs
Other features	Adaptive air suspension Electronic locking rear differential

In the Philippine market, the Nissan Patrol retails at P5.385 million. 

Toyota Land Cruiser

One of the biggest rivals of the Nissan Patrol in the Philippines is the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300. It retails for P5.758 million, and just like its rivals listed in this article, it is a full-size, three-row, ladder-frame model. 

With regard to its exterior, the Land Cruiser boasts squared-off proportions reminiscent of its age-old ancestors. It comes with a huge front grille, sharp LED lighting elements, roof rails, a panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, power-folding side mirrors, a set of 20-inch alloy wheels, as well as chunky fenders and sharp character lines all around. 

In terms of size, the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 is 5,130 mm long, 1,980 mm wide, and 1,945 mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,850 mm and a ground clearance of 240 mm. 

Inside the LC300 is a seven-seater three-row seating arrangement wrapped in leather. Its front seats come with power-adjustability, while its second row has a 40:20:40 split. 

Other notable interior amenities of the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 include the following: 

• Power tailgate with kick sensor
• Leather steering wheel
• Dual-zone automatic climate controls
• Ambient lighting
• Electronic parking brake
• Push-to-start with smart entry
• Front seat ventilation
• 50:50 split-folding third row
• USB Type-C ports
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Heads-up display
• 12.3-inch digital gauge
• 12.3-inch infotainment system
• 14-piece JBL speaker set

Safety for the Toyota Land Cruiser is handled by a comprehensive array of systems, which include the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 ADAS suite. 

Nestled under its hood is a 3.3-liter V6 turbodiesel engine paired with a 10-speed automatic gearbox sending power to all four wheels. For better traction off-road, the model was also kitted out with a limited-slip differential, a differential locker, power drive modes, and several terrain drive modes. 

Here is a table summarizing the mechanical specs and outputs of the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300: 

Engine	3.3-liter turbocharged V6
Fuel type	Diesel
Drivetrain	4x4
Transmission	10-speed automatic
Horsepower	301
Torque	700 Nm
Front suspension	Double wishbone
Rear suspension	Multi-link
Brakes	Front and rear discs
Other features	Limited slip differential Differential lock Adaptive variable suspension

Chevrolet Tahoe

The last model on this list is the Chevrolet Tahoe. Its locally available Z71 trim is far more expensive than the Nissan model at P7.702 million, but otherwise, it still fulfills the same full-size, ladder-frame, luxury SUV niche. 

Similar to the other two rides mentioned above, the Chevrolet Tahoe is a huge vehicle with a significantly imposing exterior style courtesy of its expansive grille, 20-inch wheels, and sharp-looking LED fixtures. 

Additionally, the model comes equipped with power-folding side mirrors, a roof-mounted spoiler, side step boards, roof rails, rain-sensing wipers, a power tailgate, and an active grille shutter, among others. 

When it comes to size, the Chevrolet Tahoe is 5,352 mm long, 2,057 mm wide, and 1,928 mm in height. Its wheelbase spans 3,071 mm, and it has a ground clearance of 203 mm. 

Just like its Nissan rival, the Tahoe’s three-row seating configuration can accommodate up to eight occupants. All inside the Chevrolet-branded vehicle are made comfortable by leather-clad seats and a triple-zone automatic climate control system. 

Other on-board features of the Tahoe include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Wireless smartphone charger
• Push-to-start button
• 10.9-inch touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Bose nine-piece speaker set
• Remote engine starting
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Power-adjust front seats
• Power-folding 60:40 split second row
• 60:40 split third row
• Eight-inch digital gauge cluster

For safety, the Chevrolet Tahoe mainly depends on its Advanced Driver Assistance (ADAS) suite. 

Propelling the Chevrolet-made SUV is a 5.3-liter V8 engine. The said mill is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and an automatic 4x4 system with selectable drive modes.  

Here is a table summarizing the maximum outputs and other mechanical specs of the Chevrolet Tahoe: 

Engine	5.3-liter V8
Fuel type	Gasoline
Drivetrain	4x4
Transmission	10-speed automatic
Horsepower	350
Torque	518 Nm
Front suspension	Independent
Rear suspension
Brakes	Front and rear discs
Other features	Magnetic Ride Control Air Ride Adaptive suspension

 

Final thoughts

Overall, the Nissan Patrol is well worth its asking price. It has enough power and on-board features to match its key rivals in the market, and the aforementioned goes over the fact that it is one of the more affordable full-size SUV models in the market right now. 

If you’re the type of car buyer who is drawn to the allure of the Nissan Patrol, do take it out for a test drive. Reading off specs from the internet is a good start, but having actual seat time with the car will make for a better buying experience, after all. 

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