What is it?
The Y62 Patrol has been on sale in Australia since 2013 and is now in its final months before the Y63 generation arrives. 5.6L NA V8, 298 kW, full-time 4WD with low range, 3,500 kg braked tow, 7 seats across the range.
The lineup runs from Patrol Ti at $89,100 plus on-roads, through to Warrior Plus at $111,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
5.6L NA V8 with 298 kW and 560 Nm, full-time 4WD with low range, 3,500 kg braked tow and 7 seats from the entry Ti. Warrior models add genuine Premcar off-road kit.
14 L per 100 km real-world fuel use on the V8. Cabin tech is generations behind every rival, with the 8-inch screen designed around a CD slot.
Should you buy the Patrol?
Reasons to buy
- 5.6L NA V8 with 298 kW and 560 Nm, full-time 4WD with low range, 3,500 kg braked tow and 7 seats from the entry Ti. Warrior models add genuine Premcar off-road kit.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2011), full driver-assist suite.
- Braked towing rated at 3,500 kg.
Reasons to wait
- 14 L per 100 km real-world fuel use on the V8. Cabin tech is generations behind every rival, with the 8-inch screen designed around a CD slot.
- You want a diesel (LandCruiser 300 or Everest), better fuel economy (Tank 500 HEV), or you can wait for the all-new Y63 Patrol due late 2026.
- The Y63 next-gen Patrol arrives in late 2026. Y62 run-out pricing may improve before the new model lands, but residuals will dip as it does.
- Top trim climbs to $111,990 plus on-roads.
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