Toyota LandCruiser Prado Vs Nissan Patrol (2011)

Here's a quick comparison between the 150 series Toyota Land Cruiser LC5 Prado specifications and the all new 7th generation 2011 Nissan Patrol.   

An all new Nissan Patrol is due to be released either later 2010 or 2011. It has been a long time between updates. The new Nissan Patrol has forgone its 1990's look and headed straight to the Euro-esque exterior and interior. Gone is the rugged commercial style theme and it's luxury car design. 

 Nissan Patrol
VS150 Toyota LandCruiser Prado

The best thing about the prior generation Nissan Patrol was that it was relatively cheap. Initially it was a competitor to the full sized LandCruiser but its pricing was in the same range as a Prado. It was a big and tough 4WD. It's only weakness was the much complained 3Lt turbo diesel which has apparently been fixed.

With the new model everything has been changed and we look forward to see how Nissan positions and prices the new Patrol!  However you can expect that forth coming Patrol is clearly positioned at the 200 series LandCruiser (once again).

 

Not many details available yet except some pictures and that the new top range engine is a 5.6 Litre V8 engine producing around the 300Kw and 550Nm of torque. The pictures also revel a substantially upmarket interior and hint at the substantially increased pricing. The new 2010 Patrol does look pretty good already!

Anyway needless to say it stuffs up or rather delays our replacement vehicle decision for the time being.

Toyota Prado (150 Series)

Engines
1GR-FE (modified)V6 Petrol
Quad Cam with Dual VVTi EFI
4 Litre (3956cc)
Claimed 203Kw @ 5600RPM
Claimed 380Nm @ 4400RPM

1KD-FTV (modified)
IL4 DOHC Diesel
Turbo-charged - Intercooler
Direct Injection - Common Rail
3 Litre (2982cc)
Claimed 128Kw @ 3400RPM
Claimed 410Nm @ 1600-2800RPM
2TR-FE (modified)
IL4 DOHC Petrol
DOHC 16 valve with VVTi
2.7 Litre (2693cc)
Claimed 120Kw @ 5200RPM
Claimed 246Nm @ 3800RPM
Weight (Kerb)
2195 - 2435Kg
Towing capacity up to 2500kg

Fuel capacity & consumption
Up to 150 litres
IL6 Petrol 11.5 litres per 100km (Auto)
IL4 Diesel 8.5 litres per 100km (Auto)

Other specifications
5 speed Auto
or 6 speed manual
Overall height/width 1845/1890
Overall length/wheelbase 4930/2790
Track (front/rear) 1585/1585
NCAP safety rating 4/5

Capability
Angle of: (degrees)
Approach 32
Departure 24-25
Breakover 22
Drive system AWD
Minimum ground clearance 220mm
Water Fording depth 700mm Max


Nissan Patrol

Engines
V8 - VK56VDV8 Petrol
Quad Cam with Dual VVT EFI
Direct Injection
5.6 Litre (3956cc)
Claimed 300Kw @ xxxxRPM
Claimed 550Nm @ xxxxRPM
Other specifications
7 speed Auto