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D90
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
D90
Patrol
Model Introduced Year
2025
2013
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Not confirmed
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2025
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
2660 kg
Spec
D90
Patrol
Length
5046 mm
5165 mm
Width
2016 mm
1995 mm
Height
1876 mm
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
140 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
490 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
2660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
3560 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
6.2 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
D90
Patrol
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
5552 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
298 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
560 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
6.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
112 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
210.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
Patrol
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
4WD Full-Time
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Standard
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
8
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Standard
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4WD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not confirmed
Spec
D90
Patrol
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
9.0 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
7.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
8.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
140 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
9.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
75
140
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not confirmed
Spec
D90
Patrol
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
D90
Patrol
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
D90
Patrol
Seat Material
Leather
Nappa Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power 16-Way
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
D90
Patrol
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
Standard
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
3-Zone Auto AC
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
255/60 R18
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Air Conditioning
Automatic front and rear
3-Zone Auto AC
Sound System
12
13
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
Patrol
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
13
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
4
Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
12
13
Spec
D90
Patrol
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
Patrol
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Standard
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
-
272 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
272 mm
Spec
D90
Patrol
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
285/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
255/60 R18
Full-Size
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
D90
Patrol
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Multi-Link
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
5-link coil spring
Multi-Link
Spec
D90
Patrol
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
329 g/km
Spec
D90
Patrol
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 100000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
D90
Patrol
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
899900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
899900
Not confirmed
Spec
D90
Patrol
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
D90
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 D90 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: D90 82 vs Patrol 97.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs Patrol 37.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs Patrol 98.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs Patrol 91.
Ownership-cover index: D90 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 8 points
Patrol has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D90 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Patrol
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
91/100
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Patrol
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 76 pts for D90
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Patrol leads. However, D90 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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