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    2012 Nissan Patrol

    Used from

    $51,900 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    3

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    10.9 - 11.8 L / 100km

    About the Nissan Patrol

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2012 Nissan Patrol's used prices in Australia typically range from $19,100 for the DX (4x4) variant and topping out at $32,700 for the TI (4x4).

    There are 4 variants of the Patrol available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2010.

    Engine options include 3.0L turbo diesel (118kW/354Nm), 3.0L turbo diesel (118kW/380Nm) and 4.8L petrol (180kW/400Nm). Available with 4 speed automatic, 5 speed manual or 5 speed auto sports shift transmissions. All variants feature four-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Patrol was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    See Nissan Patrol models from other years

    2012 Nissan Patrol Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Nissan Patrol

    DX

    • Audio system - in-dash CD: yes
    • Audio system - radio: AM/FM
    • Bluetooth - includes phone control: yes
    • Compressor - Compressor: turbo
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices - AUX jack front: yes
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices - USB connection front: yes
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices - ipod front: yes
    • Disc brakes - number of ventilated discs: 2
    • Disc brakes - number of: 2
    • Display screen - screen size (in): 7.0
    • Door mirrors/cameras - colour: black
    • Door mirrors/cameras - colour: chrome
    • Door mirrors/cameras - type: electrically adjustable
    • Door mirrors/cameras - type: externally adjustable
    • Front seat - number of electrical adjustments: none
    • Front seat - reach type: manual
    • Front seat - reclining type: manual
    • Front seat - type: bucket
    • Head rests - number: 2
    • Headlights - bulb type (low beam): halogen
    • Internal dimensions - hip room front (in): 53.5
    • Internal dimensions - hip room front: 1360
    • Internal dimensions - hip room rear (in): 53.5
    • Internal dimensions - hip room rear: 1360
    • Internal dimensions - shoulder room front (in): 58.9
    • Internal dimensions - shoulder room front: 1495
    • Internal dimensions - shoulder room rear (in): 59.4
    • Internal dimensions - shoulder room rear: 1510
    • Multi-function display screen - screen size (in): 7.0
    • Paint - type: gloss
    • Power locks - operation: key
    • Rear door - type: double hinged
    • Rear seats - folding: 50/50
    • Rear seats - seating capacity: 3
    • Rear seats - type: split bench
    • Rear window - type: fixed
    • Rear window - wipers: intermittent
    • Seat upholstery - additional seat material: cloth
    • Seat upholstery - main seat material: cloth
    • Seating - Seating capacity: 5
    • Seating - seating configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel - rim type: steel
    • Spare wheel - type: fullsize
    • Speakers - number of: 2
    • Steering wheel - height adjustment: yes
    • Steering wheel - type: leather covered
    • Steering wheel - type: plastic
    • Windscreen wipers - intermittent wipe: fixed

    ST

    Adds to DX:
    • Audio system - Disc stacker capacity: 6
    • Audio system - Disc stacker: yes
    • Disc brakes - number of ventilated discs: 4
    • Disc brakes - number of: 4
    • Disc stacker - capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker - media type: CD
    • Front seat - height type: manual
    • Front seat - lumbar type: manual
    • Luxury trim - on gear selector: leather
    • Luxury trim - on gearknob: leather
    • Power locks - operation: remote
    • Seat upholstery - additional seat material: upgraded cloth/velour
    • Seat upholstery - main seat material: upgraded cloth/velour
    • Seating - Seating capacity: 7
    • Seating - seating configuration: 2+3+2
    • Spare wheel - rim type: alloy
    • Speakers - number of: 4
    • Step - type: platform
    • Third row seats - seating capacity: 2
    • Third row seats - type: bench
    • Windscreen wipers - intermittent wipe: variable
    Removes from DX:
    • Audio system - in-dash CD: yes
    • Disc brakes - number of ventilated discs: 2
    • Disc brakes - number of: 2
    • Display screen - screen size (in): 7.0
    • Multi-function display screen - screen size (in): 7.0
    • Seat upholstery - additional seat material: cloth
    • Seat upholstery - main seat material: cloth
    • Seating - Seating capacity: 5
    • Seating - seating configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel - rim type: steel
    • Speakers - number of: 2
    • Steering wheel - type: plastic
    • Windscreen wipers - intermittent wipe: fixed

    50TH ANNIVERSARY

    Adds to ST:
    • Audio system - disc player reads MP3: yes
    • Audio system - in-dash CD: yes
    • Audio system - in-dash DVD: yes
    • Bluetooth - includes music streaming: yes
    • Bull bar - type: rigid
    • Display screen - screen size (in): 7.0
    • Entertainment display screen - DVD: yes
    • Multi-function display screen - screen size (in): 7.0
    • Navigational systems - information type: 3D
    • Navigational systems - screen size (in): 7.0
    • Parking distance system - type: camera
    Removes from ST:
    • Audio system - Disc stacker capacity: 6
    • Audio system - Disc stacker: yes
    • Compressor - Compressor: turbo
    • Disc brakes - number of ventilated discs: 4
    • Disc brakes - number of: 4
    • Disc stacker - capacity: 6
    • Disc stacker - media type: CD
    • Door mirrors/cameras - colour: black
    • Door mirrors/cameras - type: externally adjustable
    • Power locks - operation: key

    TI

    Adds to 50TH ANNIVERSARY:
    • Air conditioning - air conditioning type: fully-auto
    • Air conditioning - climate control number of zones: 2
    • Air conditioning - rear control for climate control: yes
    • Front seat - electrically adjustable: yes
    • Front seat - height type: electric
    • Front seat - number of electrical adjustments: 2
    • Front seat - number of electrical adjustments: 4
    • Front seat - reach type: electric
    • Front seat - reclining type: electric
    • Luxury trim - on centre floor console: wood or woodlook
    • Luxury trim - on dash: wood or woodlook
    • Luxury trim - on doors: wood or woodlook
    • Navigational systems - information type: full map and voice
    • Seat upholstery - additional seat material: leather
    • Seat upholstery - main seat material: leather
    • Speakers - number of: 6
    • Sunroof - operation: electric
    • Sunroof - type: glass
    • Ventilation system - digital display: yes
    Removes from 50TH ANNIVERSARY:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices - AUX jack front: yes
    • Front seat - height type: manual
    • Front seat - number of electrical adjustments: none
    • Front seat - reach type: manual
    • Front seat - reclining type: manual
    • Navigational systems - information type: 3D
    • Seat upholstery - additional seat material: upgraded cloth/velour
    • Seat upholstery - main seat material: upgraded cloth/velour
    • Speakers - number of: 4
    See all 2012 Nissan Patrol Specs

    2012 Nissan Patrol Dimensions

    1855mm
    1940mm
    4950mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Nissan Patrol Dimensions

    2012 Nissan Patrol Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Nissan Patrol

    The most fuel efficient Nissan Patrol is the DX (4x4) with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 3.0L DIESEL TURBO and uses 10.9L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Nissan Patrol that uses the most amount of fuel is the Ti (4x4) with a 5 SPEED AUTO SPORTS SHIFT which is powered by a 4.8L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 17.2L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Nissan Patrol variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Nissan PatrolFuel TypeCombined
    3.0L, 4 sp automatic Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel11.8 L/100km
    3.0L, 5 sp manual Diesel 4x4 Single Cab ChassisDiesel11.4 L/100km
    3.0L, 5 sp manual Diesel 4x4 5d SuvDiesel10.9 L/100km
    See all Nissan Patrol Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Patrol?

    You should service your Patrol at your authorised Nissan dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Patrol's warranty.

    2012 Nissan Patrol Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Nissan Patrol?

    The Nissan Patrol offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Nissan Patrol FAQs

    The cheapest Nissan Patrol is the DX (4x4) that starts from $19,100.

    The most expensive Nissan Patrol is the Ti (4x4) that starts from $32,700.

    The best towing capacity of a Nissan Patrol is 3500 kg offered by the following variants: ST (4x4) and Ti (4x4).

    The largest Nissan Patrol is the ST (4x4) which measures 1940mm wide, 5050mm in length and sits 1855mm tall.

    The most powerful Nissan Patrol is the ST (4x4) which has 180kW of power from its 4.8L MULTI POINT F/INJ engine.

    The Nissan Patrol is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Nissan Patrol is the DX (4x4) which weighs 3400 kg (kerb weight).

    The Nissan Patrol may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Unleaded Petrol.