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.
Used price (AUD)
$35k-$115k
$30k-$95k
Type
suv-4wd
5-door wagon
5-door wagon
suv-4wd
5-door wagon
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