Executive off-roaders: Nissan Patrol Royale vs. Toyota LC Prado
The Nissan Patrol Royale is best known for its powerful engine and premium features that provides confidence and poise in any road condition. Without a doubt, Nissan’s top-performing SUV ticks the boxes of luxury and ability.
Yes, it’s pricey, but it’s pricey for a reason.
Here, we pit it against Toyota's slightly less expensive Land Cruiser Prado whose base unit is surely far from "base" by any measure.
Both SUVs showcase a commanding road presence through their muscular frames that are enhanced by tasteful exterior accents. The Nissan Patrol Royale is equipped with daytime running lights, LED headlights, chrome air intake vents, and bold 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels. Meanwhile, the Toyota Prado’s outside look is embellished with a chrome front grille, LED projector headlamps, front and rear fog lamps, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
The Nissan Patrol can accommodate eight people, while the Toyota Prado can fit seven. The two SUVs similarly offer a luxurious vibe on the inside as they are both upholstered with high-grade leather seats. The Nissan Patrol has a sunroof with a tilt and slide function, which is not available on the Land Cruiser Prado. However, Toyota’s contender offers more cabin compartments including a console box with tray, overhead console with sunglass holder, cup holders, and a ventilated console box.
Another premium offer of the Nissan Patrol is the high-quality entertainment system that is powered by Bose Premium Audio. There are two seven-inch rear monitors that are installed on the front headrests to provide viewing pleasure for the second row passengers. The in-cabin sound system is further enhanced by the premium 13-speaker system, which is composed of nine woofers, two tweeters, and two subwoofers. As for the Toyota Prado, it employs a six-speaker display audio system that can be connected to your smartphone through Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
The Nissan Patrol Royale’s exceptional performance is made possible by its 5.6-liter V8 engine that delivers 400hp and 560Nm. The SUV’s power plant is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Meanwhile, the Toyota Prado is driven by a 4.0-liter V-type engine, which produces 271hp and 381Nm of torque. The Land Cruiser Prado uses a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift.
All occupants will surely be protected by the Nissan Patrol’s supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags on the front, side, and curtain. It is also equipped with vehicle stability control and parking and driving assistance features. As for the Toyota Prado, it provides the same number of airbags and carries its own set of brake control systems and driver assistance technologies.
To further compare these two powerful SUVs, check out their specs below:
SPECIFICATIONS |
Nissan Patrol Royale |
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 4.0L Gas AT |
Overall Length (mm) |
5,165 |
4,840 |
Overall Width (mm) |
1,995 |
1,885 |
Overall Height (mm) |
1,955 |
1,890 |
Wheelbase (mm) |
3,075 |
2,790 |
Tread (mm) |
Front: 1,705 Rear: 1,705 |
Front: 1,585 Rear: 1,585 |
Ground Clearance (mm) |
273 |
215 |
Seating Capacity |
8 |
7 |
Engine |
DOHC, V8, CVTCS, Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) + Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) |
Six-cylinder V-type 24 valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i |
Number of Cylinders |
8 |
6 |
Valves Per Cylinder |
4 |
4 |
Valve Configuration |
DOHC |
DOHC |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Gasoline |
Engine Displacement (cc) |
5,552 |
3,956 |
Maximum Power (hp / rpm) |
400 / 5,800 |
271 / 5,600 |
Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm) |
560 / 4,000 |
381 / 4,400 |
Transmission Type |
Seven-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
Six-speed Automatic with Sequential Shift |
Suspension |
Independent Double Wishbone with Hydraulic Body Motion Control (HBMC) |
Double Wishbone Independent Suspension with Stabilizer on the Front; Four-link Type Suspension with Stabilizer on the Rear |
Brake |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Discs |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Ventilated Discs |
Transfer Select Switch |
4L, 4H, Auto with Variable 4x4 Mode Select |
Full Time 4x4 |
Tire Size |
275 / 60 R20 |
265 / 60 R18 |
Tire Type |
Radial |
Radial |
Wheels |
20 Inches x 8J |
18 Inches x 7.5JJ |
Steering Gear Type | Rack and Pinion | Rack and Pinion |
Adjustable Steering Column | With | With |
Steering Column | Tilt and Telescopic | Tilt and Telescopic |
Steering Type | Power | Power |
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank | With | With |
Bumper |
Front: Body Color Rear: Chrome |
Front: Body Color Rear: Body Color |
Rear Spoiler |
With |
With |
Headlamps |
LED Type with Levelizer Washer and Auto Function |
LED Projector Type with Auto Leveling; with LED Clearance Lamp and Headlamp Cleaner |
Daytime Running Lights |
Signature LED Type |
Without |
Front Fog Lamp |
With |
LED Type |
Rear Fog Lamp |
Without |
With |
High Mount Stop Lamp |
Without |
LED Type |
Roof Rail |
With |
With |
Side Stepper |
With |
With |
Integrated Antenna |
With |
With |
Power Windows |
One-touch Auto Up / Down |
With |
Power Door Locks |
With |
With |
Power Outer Rear View Mirrors |
Without |
With |
Remote Keyless Entry |
With Intelligent Key |
With Smart Entry |
Push Engine Start / Stop System |
With |
With |
Instrument Panel |
With Digital Clock, Digital Odometer, and Tacho Meter |
With Digital Clock, Digital Odometer, and Tacho Meter |
Steering Wheel |
Leather-covered |
Leather-covered |
Map Lamp |
With |
With |
Seat Material |
Leather |
Leather |
Front Seats |
Driver: Power Adjustable Slide, Reclining, Lifter (FR / RR Independent), Lumbar Support + Memory Function, with Seat Back Storage Passenger : Power Adjustable Slide, Reclining |
Driver: Eight-way Power Adjust Passenger: Four-way Power Adjust |
Second Row Seats |
60:40 Split, Manual Reclining with Center Armrest |
60:40 Split, Folding, with Armrest and Adjustable Headrests (3 pcs.) |
Third Row Seats |
Fold and Tumble, with Reclining |
50:50 Split, Power Fold Full Flat Seats, with Folding Headrests (2 pcs.) |
Air Conditioning System |
Push Type, Dual Zone Full Auto A/C on the Front; Push Type, Auto A/C on the Rear |
Dual, Auto Climate Control with Front (L/R) and Rear Independent Control |
Heater |
With |
With |
Sunroof |
Tilt and Slide (One-touch Open / Close) |
Without |
Audio System |
BOSE Premium Audio with Eight-inch LCD with AM/FM Radio, MP3, DVD, Tuner, iPod, USB, Auxiliary Input and Bluetooth Connectivity |
Touch Screen Display Audio with AM/FM Radio, USB and Auxiliary Input, Bluetooth Connectivity, Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
Speakers |
Premium 13-speaker System (Speaker x 9, Tweeter x 2, Woofer x 2) |
Six Speakers |
Rear Monitor |
Seven-inch WVGA Display Monitor, Front Headrest Integrated x 2 + Headphones x 2 |
Without |
Cup Holders |
Front and Rear |
Front and Rear |
Bottle Holder |
With |
With |
Ventilated Console Box |
Without |
With |
Accessory Power Outlet |
Without |
12V Front, Rear and Deck |
SRS Airbags |
Front Dual + Side + Curtain |
Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side and Curtain Side |
Front Seatbelts |
Height Adjustable |
Height Adjustable |
Rear Seatbelts |
With |
With |
Seatbelt Warning |
With |
With |
Door Ajar Warning |
With |
With |
Engine Check Warning |
With |
With |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
With Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Function |
With Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Function |
Brake Assist (BA) |
With |
With |
Limited Slip Differential (LSD) |
With |
Without |
Vehicle Stability Control |
Vehicle Dynamic Control with B-LSD, Hill Descent Control (HDC), and Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
Traction Control (A-TRC), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), and Downhill Assist Control (DAC) |
Parking and Driving Assistance |
Intelligent Around View Monitor (AVM) with Moving Object Detection (MOD), Corner Sonar, Parking Guide |
Back Monitor, Clearance and Back Sonar (8 Sensor System: 2 Front, 2 Rear, 4 Corners) |
Child Safety Locks |
With |
With |
Side Door Impact Beams |
With |
With |
Front Impact Beams |
With |
With |
Vehicle Security System |
Engine Immobilizer and Alarm |
Immobilizer and Alarm |
Available Body Colors |
Pearl White, Black Obsidian, Gun Metallic Gray, and Topaz Brown |
Super White II, White Pearl Crystal Shine Silver Metallic 2, and Gray Metallic |
Price |
P3,988,000 |
P3,369,000 (Super White II, Silver Metallic 2, and Gray Metallic color variants)
P3,384,000 (White Pearl Crystal Shine color variant) |
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