Designed to perform incredibly in the most rugged conditions, both Nissan Patrol and Toyota Land Cruiser are loaded with the most powerful engines in the segment. While the Land Cruiser has been launched with more power and capability, boasting improved luxury and technology, the Nissan Patrol, on the other hand, has been offered with a robust body build, the most intelligent software stack, and enhanced off-road capabilities.

These continuous updates from these leading Japanese automotive companies show their dedication to catering to the increasing demand of UAE customers looking for more rugged, technologically advanced, and large SUVs. In the continuation of our comparison series of prominent luxury SUVs in UAE, today we’ll compare the top trims of these best-selling SUVs. By reading this comparison article, you'll be able to confidently choose the one with the most to offer you and meet your extreme drive expectations.

Nissan Patrol vs. Toyota Land Cruiser: Which SUV is Better?

Performance

These SUVs come with cutting-edge engine technology, exemplifying the power and agility to deliver outstanding performance on paved and unpaved (off-road) roads. The slight but significant difference between Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol makes them tough contenders in the SUV market of UAE.

Starting with the Toyota Land Cruiser (2023), the SUV is offered in two engine options: a 4.0-liter V6 engine capable of churning out 271 HP and 385 Nm of torque and a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 409 HP of power and 650 Nm of maximum torque, which is also powering top-spec variant 3.5L GR-Sport. The Land Cruiser is equipped with a 110-liter fuel tank and gives an average fuel mileage of 9.3 kmpl, which may vary based on variant and drive conditions. The offered engine trims come mated with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Nissan Patrol is available in three engine options and runs on petrol fuel. A 4.0-liter V6 engine is offered in base trims, producing 275 HP of power and 394 Nm of torque. Nissan has also launched two other engine options: a bigger 5.6-liter V8 engine with rated 400 HP and 560 Nm of peak torque and a 5.6-liter V8 petrol engine exclusively fitted in Nissan Patrol NISMO, which generates 428 HP of power and 560 Nm of torque. All these engine options are coupled with seven-speed automatic transmission systems. The Patrol SUV delivers a combined mileage of 12.6-15 kmpl and packs a 140-liter fuel tank.

Dimensions

Both SUVs look similar in terms of design and dimensions and offer spacious cabins and ample seating and cargo space. While the height of the Nissan Patrol and Land Cruiser is the same, 1945mm, they measure differently in terms of overall length, width, ground clearance, and wheelbase.

Nissan Patrol has an overall length of 5315 mm, a width of 1,995 mm, ground clearance of 273 mm (and 260mm for NISMO), and a wheelbase of 3075mm.

On the other hand, the Toyota Land Cruiser (2023) measures 5115 mm length, 1980 mm width, 2850 mm wheelbase, and 220-225 mm ground clearance. By dimension, the Nissan Patrol is a larger and wider SUV than the Land Cruiser.

Exteriors

Both Patrol and Land Cruiser have little boxy styling for a better road presence. The carmakers have also introduced the sporty variants of these SUVs, namely Nissan Patrol NISMO and Toyota Land Cruiser 300 GR-Sport. When comparing these top-tier variants, NISMO is a more prominent option because it offers more power, larger-size wheels, and striking off-road bumpers.

In comparison, the GR-Sport gets 18-inch wheels for enhanced off-road specifications. The Land Cruiser packs a front silver grille, LED head and tail lights, fog lights, sunroof, chrome front bumper, and 18-inch/20-inch alloy wheels. Regarding its flagship GR Sport trim, the SUV has a special radiator grill, front and rear bumpers for a rugged look, and 18-inch off-road wheels.

Nissan Patrol features a v-motion chrome grille, LED head and tail lights, 18-inch/20-inch alloy wheels, and LED daytime running lights. One can find chrome styling bodywork across the SUV, front and rear bumpers, and aerodynamic corners from the NISMO design house. The sporty trim of Patrol NISMO features enhanced aerodynamics with a NISMO badge, dark chrome work, wrapped tail lights, and a NISMO Edition sunroof.

Interiors

Land Cruiser offers enough seating area for seven adult passengers and packs several features to make the seating and overall drive comfortable. The interior of the Land Cruiser includes a 9-inch display with six speakers for EXR and GXR variants. The SUV has a 12.3-inch multimedia infotainment system and 14 JBL speakers for upper variants, including Land Cruiser VXR.

There is high-quality fabric upholstery in base variants and premium leather in mid and high-spec variants. The SUV has a leather steering wheel in the base and mid, while leather and wood are in high-spec variants.

In comparison, Nissan Patrol comes mated with a 7-inch advanced driver display in all of its trims and a 6.75-inch multimedia screen with four speakers for the base, a 12.3-inch multimedia screen with six speakers in mid, and high-resolution 12.3-inch multimedia screen with 13 speaker Bose sound system in top variants. The higher trims feature two 10.1-inch rear entertainment screens. The base variants come with fabric upholstery, while the top variants feature quilted leather upholstery. Talking about Nissan Patrol NISMO, the variants have Red-Black dual-tone sporty seats with leather covers along with a leather steering wheel.

Safety

Since both SUVs are positioned in the off-road and luxury SUV segment, they have several advanced safety features. The Land Cruiser has ten airbags in total, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, hill descent control, vehicle stability control, and traction control.

On the other hand, Nissan Patrol features up to six airbags, intelligent emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot intervention, emergency braking, lane departure warning, intelligent cruise control, and side-impact airbags.

Color & Variants

Nissan Patrol (2023) has been available in UAE in nine trims, including XE, SE T2, LE T1, SE Titanium, SE Platinum City, LE T2, LE Titanium, LE Platinum City, and NISMO. Nissan has offered five color options for this luxury SUV: Pearl White, Black Obsidian, Gun Metal Grey, Topaz Brown, and Titanium Grey.

Toyota Land Cruise has seven variants, including 4.0L EXR, 4.0 GXR, 3.5T EXR, 4.0L VXR, 3.5T GXR, 3.5L VXR, and 3.5T GR-Sport. The offered color options for Land Cruiser include Glacier White, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, White Pearl Crystal Shine, Dark Blue Mica, Dark Red Mica Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, and Avant-garde Bronze Metallic.

Price

Nissan Patrol has been priced from AED 210,000 to AED 398,000 in the UAE market. Out of the on-sale model of Patrol, the Nissan Patrol 4.0L XE is the most affordable, while the Patrol NISMO is the most expensive variant of the series.

Toyota Land Cruiser is priced from AED 233,900 to AED 398,900. The Land Cruiser 4.0L EXR is the most affordable SUV of the series, with a starting price of AED 233,900, while the most expensive variant of Land Cruiser is 3.5T GR-Sport.

Why Buy Nissan Patrol?

Since its launch in Dubai, Nissan Patrol has been one of the top priorities for travel and off-road enthusiasts. The SUV has also been appreciated for its practicality as a great family SUV with many safety and comfort features.

Pros

• Larger size
• Good acceleration
• Robust off-road capability
• Affordable than the Land Cruiser

Cons

• Less luxurious
• Fuel economy
• Maintenance cost

Why By Toyota Land Cruiser?

Land Cruiser is one of the flagship offerings in UAE from the leading Japanese automotive brand, Toyota. The SUV is known for its spacious and luxurious interior, comfort of leather passenger seats, modern tech stack, and larger vehicle dimensions.

Pros

• Great reliability
• Luxurious cabin
• Resale value
• Body build quality

Cons

• Fuel efficiency
• Long waiting time
• Less expensive than rivals

Conclusion

Nissan Patrol and Toyota Land Cruiser offer tough competition in terms of powerful engines, robust off-road capabilities, luxurious cabins, spacious cabin and boot space, and a blend of modern tech to make the drive experience effortless and efficient. If you want a performance and larger SUV for off-roading, get the Nissan Patrol. However, the Land Cruiser should be your top choice for legendary reliability and luxury.

FAQs

1. Which One is Better, the Nissan Patrol or the Toyota Land Cruiser?

The Land Cruiser is the prominent choice if your focus is more power, luxurious amenities, reliability, and engine options. However, the Patrol is also a great choice if your prime demand is quick acceleration, off-road performance, and build quality.

2. What is the Difference Between Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol?

Land Cruiser and Nissan Patrol are almost similar in bulky design and dimensions. However, the Nissan Patrol is slightly larger than Toyota’s Land Cruiser.

3. Which is more powerful, Land Cruiser or Nissan Patrol?

Nissan Patrol’s top-spec variant gets a 5.6-liter V8 engine that produces 428 HP of power. In contrast, the Land Cruiser gets a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that generates 409 horsepower, making the Nissan Patrol more powerful than the Toyota Land Cruiser.