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Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Patrol
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Across
Patrol
Model Introduced Year
2026
2013
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Not confirmed
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
2660 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Patrol
Length
4360 mm
5165 mm
Width
1795 mm
1995 mm
Height
1655 mm
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
140 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3560 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Patrol
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Hydraulic
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Spec
Across
Patrol
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
Not confirmed
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic
3-Zone Auto AC
Heads Up Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
13.0
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Air Conditioning
Automatic
3-Zone Auto AC
Sound System
8-speaker Infinity
13
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Spec
Across
Patrol
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
5552 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
298 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
560 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
6.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
210.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Patrol
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD Full-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Patrol
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
9.0 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
7.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
8.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
140 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
9.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
140
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Patrol
Airbags
6
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Patrol
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Patrol
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Nappa Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Not confirmed
Boot Light
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 16-Way
Steering Type
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Across
Patrol
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
4
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
Not confirmed
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
13
Spec
Across
Patrol
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Roof Rails
Grey
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
Not confirmed
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
LED standard
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED standard
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
Patrol
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
272 mm
Spec
Across
Patrol
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
285/60 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
Standard
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Full-Size
Parking Brake Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
Not confirmed
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not confirmed
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
Full-Size
Wheels
Machined 17-inch
Standard
Spec
Across
Patrol
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
Not confirmed
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Across
Patrol
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 years
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Across
Patrol
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
329 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Patrol
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
Not confirmed
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Not confirmed
Starting Price
464900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
464900
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
Patrol
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
17 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
21 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
13 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
15.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
5
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Patrol comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs Patrol 97.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Patrol 37.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Patrol 98.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Patrol 91.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Patrol not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Patrol leads by 20 points
Patrol holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Across.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Patrol
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
91/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Patrol
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Patrol leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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