Toyota LandCruiser J200 vs Nissan Patrol Y62

Two used rivals sold in Australia, side by side. Everything below comes from each car's guide.

Our verdict

The Toyota LandCruiser J200 is rated a Top pick in our guide, with 13 known problems (1 high-severity, led by Injector over-fuelling / excessive smoke).

The Nissan Patrol Y62 is rated Good value in our guide, with 7 known problems; the one to watch is Fuel quality sensitivity / catalyst damage.

On our data the Toyota LandCruiser J200 is the safer used buy, because of its better rating in our guides. Condition and service history still matter more than the badge.

Toyota LandCruiser J200 (200 Series) · 2007-2021 Top pick
Nissan Patrol Y62 · 2012-2024 Value
Used price (AUD)
$35k-$115k
$30k-$95k
Type
suv-4wd
5-door wagon
suv-4wd
5-door wagon
Drivetrain
Full-time 4WD (Torsen centre diff, lockable)
Full-time 4WD (ALL-MODE, lockable rear diff)
Engines
4.5L 1VD-FTV twin-turbo V8 diesel 195kW @ 3400rpm (200kW from 2015) · 650Nm @ 1600-2800rpm 10.3-12 L/100km combined Tows 3500kg braked Chain-driven Service: 10,000km / 6 months
4.7L 2UZ-FE V8 petrol 202kW @ 5400rpm · 410Nm @ 3400rpm 14-18 L/100km real world Tows 3500kg braked Belt-driven (replace ~150,000km) Service: 10,000km / 6 months
4.6L 1UR-FE V8 petrol 227kW @ 5500rpm · 439Nm @ 3400rpm 14-18 L/100km real world Tows 3500kg braked Chain-driven Service: 10,000km / 6 months
5.6L VK56VD V8 petrol 298kW @ 5800rpm · 560Nm @ 4000rpm 14.5 L/100km claimed (16-22 real world) Tows 3500kg braked Chain-driven Service: 10,000km / 12 months
Known problems
13 known · 1 high
7 known
Top issues
highInjector over-fuelling / excessive smoke
mediumKDSS hydraulic seal leaks (VX/Sahara)
mediumDPF clogging on short trips (2015+)
mediumFuel quality sensitivity / catalyst damage
mediumHBMC hydraulic system leaks
mediumTiming chain noise (early build years)
Made
Japan
Japan