The Patrol adds wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto (at last!) for the MY25 version, as well as a larger driver info display and a wireless charger, among other changes.

In the base, eight-seater Ti, you’ll also find leather upholstery, surround-view camera with off-road monitor, front/rear parking sensors, USB ports, dual-zone (instead of tri-zone) climate control, keyless entry/start, heated/powered/folding door mirrors, a limited-slip differential and 18-inch alloys with a full-sized spare wheel.

The Ti-L gains a sunroof, 13-speaker audio upgrade, a cool box, digital Rear View Mirror, powered tailgate, heated and vented front seats with driver’s side memory, powered steering column, leather/suede upholstery and more, but drops to seven seats.

The Ti-based Warrior loses the luxuries above but scores all-terrain tyres, twin recovery points, Alcantara trim, raised and revised suspension, wider tracks, a retuned hydraulic body motion-control system, a bi-modal side exhaust outlet, a 120kg GVM upgrade and a host of exterior changes to make it look more off-road ready.

All Nissan Y62 Patrols employ a 5.6-litre quad-cam V8. It delivers a healthy 298kW of power at 5800rpm, and 560Nm of torque at 4000rpm. A seven-speed torque-converter automatic transmits drive to either the rear wheels or all four wheels via an electronic 4WD transfer case.

Nothing dated the pre-MY25 Y62 Patrol more than its dashboard, which – for RHD markets like Australia – stuck with the original version introduced back in the early 2010s.

For 2025, the Patrol gains modern-day tech like Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and a wireless phone charger, while losing the horrid glossy fake-wood trim that would make a business class airline flight attendant wince.

With lots of space inside, the Ti and Warrior grades offer eight-seater (in 2+3+3 configuration) seating, while the Ti-L loses the third-row middle position to make it a seven-seater SUV.

Dominating the MY25 dash is a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Ahead of the driver is a now-larger TFT screen for vehicle data, and thankfully the lovely analogue instrument dials remain.

Access to the third row is made simple via lever, resulting in the spring-loaded base tipping forward as the backrest folds down, to provide easy walk-through to the two or three-person bench that awaits.

The MY25 Patrol is available in two seating configurations depending on grade. If you buy the base Ti or the flagship Warrior off-road special (based on the Ti specification), you will find a handy 2+3+3 configuration, making this an eight-seater SUV and highlighting how much space is inside the Y62 Patrol.

However, the more luxury-orientated Ti-L is a seven-seater SUV, since it loses the third-row middle seating position.

All grades have electrically-powered front seats with powered slide and reclining abilities, with the Ti-L added heating and ventilation elements. Additionally, the middle-row seats tip forward and tumble out of the way to allow for easier access to the third-row seats. Finally, the third-row seats recline for added comfort.

The Patrol can accelerate from standstill to 100km/h (0-100km/h) in around 7.5 seconds, on the way to a top speed of about 210km/h.

Nissan says the Patrol averages 14.4L/100km on the combined cycle. Fitted with a 140-litre fuel tank, around 970km of range is possible.