A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
5.6 V8 Platinum 4x4 7ATPetrol7-Speed AutomaticDiscontinued model
ZAR 1,949,900last listed
Discontinued modelVerified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 298 kW🔧 560 Nm⛽ 9.0 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformancePatrol
⛽Fuel EconomyNX
🛡SafetyPatrol
📦PracticalityPatrol
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Recorded price context
NX:
current from
ZAR 1,074,200
·
Patrol:
last listed from
ZAR 1,579,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
NX
Patrol
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
298 kW
Maximum Torque
430 Nm
560 Nm
Engine Size
2400 cc
5552 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.3 km/l
9.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
195 mm
272 mm
Boot / Load Bay
520 l
490 l
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
9
Kerb Weight
-
2660 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
3 Years / 100,000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Patrol has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NX remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Patrol
+11 pts
Efficiency
NX
+12 pts
Safety
Patrol
+5 pts
Practicality
Patrol
+26 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
NX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
Patrol
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
NX
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
NX
Patrol
Model Introduced Year
2023
2013
Generation
Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV
Not confirmed
Facelift History
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Facelift Launched Since
Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
Luxury SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1760-1860 kg
2660 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
NX
Patrol
Length
4660 mm
5165 mm
Width
1865 mm
1995 mm
Height
1670 mm
1940 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
272 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
140 l
Boot/Cargo Space
520 l
490 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2370 kg
3560 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.2 m
Kerb Weight
-
2660 kg
Spec
NX
Patrol
Front Track Width
1605 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1625 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson -
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone -
Multi-Link
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson -
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone -
Multi-Link
Spec
NX
Patrol
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
3-Zone Auto AC
Power Windows
All/ All One Touch
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power and Handsfree
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
3-Zone Auto AC
Heads Up Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Auto Dual zone
3-Zone Auto AC
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Push Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Start
Standard
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
13.0
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Spare Wheel
-
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front and Rear
Sound System
Standard 17
13
Unlocking
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
NX
Patrol
Engine
2.4-litre Turbocharged Petrol
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2400 cc
5552 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
32
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol SFI + D-4ST
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
99.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
205 kW @ 6000 rpm
298 kW
Maximum Torque
430 Nm
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
AWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.0 sec
6.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Standard Eco, Normal, Sport, Sport S+
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 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
NX
Patrol
Gearbox
Automatic 8-speed
7-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
4WD Full-Time
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Number of Gears
8
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic 8-speed
7-Speed Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Permanent all-wheel drive
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
Automatic 8-speed
7-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
AWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not confirmed
LSD Available
-
Standard
Spec
NX
Patrol
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
9.0 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
7.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
8.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
140 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
55
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
Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Spec
NX
Patrol
Airbags
Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee
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 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Alarm System
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
ELR,Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard,,
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Siren/ Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Not confirmed
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
NX
Patrol
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Auto,Rainsensing
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
NX
Patrol
Seat Material
F SPORT
Nappa Leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Power 16-Way
Heated Seats
Standard Driver and Passenger only
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard Front only
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 -
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
Standard 4
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke/ F SPORT
Not confirmed
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard TFT
Not confirmed
Driver Lumbar Support
Driver 2-way,Power
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 -
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver + Passenger Power// Driver Memory
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
F SPORT
Not confirmed
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
NX
Patrol
Infotainment System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 17
13
Navigation System
Standard/ EMV
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard TFT
Standard
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
4
Infotainment Screen Size
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
Standard 17
13
Audio System
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard 5PCs
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
Mark Levinson/ EMV
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Spec
NX
Patrol
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White Nova, Sonic Titanium, Solar Storm Red, Poseidon Blue, Graphite Black GF, Terrane Khaki, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Copper
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Tilt & Slide,Panoramic
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
DRL
Standard LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Standard LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Spec
NX
Patrol
Approach Angle
15.0 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
25.0 deg
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Permanent all-wheel drive
Not confirmed
Approach Angle Deg
15.0 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
25.0 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
272 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
272 mm
Spec
NX
Patrol
Tyre Size
F:235-50RF R20 / R:235-50RF R20
285/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full-Size
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
-
Full-Size
Wheels
-
Standard
Spec
NX
Patrol
Service Interval
12 months / 15,000km
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
NX
Patrol
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
329 g/km
Spec
NX
Patrol
Ownership Role
Private luxury, family and business
Not confirmed
Price Zar
1276500 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Starting Price
1276500
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
1276500
Not confirmed
Spec
NX
Patrol
Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
7 years / 105,000km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 105,000km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
7 years / 105,000km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
NX
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
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Patrol leads by 9 points
Patrol has a modest catalogue-index lead, while NX remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Patrol
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
37/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
91/100
NX
Performance
86/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Nissan Patrol
leads the catalogue index with 84 pts
vs 75 pts for NX
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Patrol leads. However, NX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This NX and Patrol comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: NX 86 vs Patrol 97.
Efficiency index: NX 49 vs Patrol 37.
Safety-equipment index: NX 93 vs Patrol 98.
Practicality index: NX 65 vs Patrol 91.
Ownership-cover index: NX not separately scored vs Patrol not separately scored.
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