Nissan Patrol vs Lexus RZ

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.

Nissan Patrol Discontinued model
Nissan Patrol in South Africa

Nissan Patrol

5.6 V8 Platinum 4x4 7AT Petrol 7-Speed Automatic Discontinued model
ZAR 1,949,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 298 kW 🔧 560 Nm ⛽ 9.0 km/l
VS
Lexus RZ in South Africa

Lexus RZ

RZ 550e F SPORT Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,977,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 300 kW 🔧 269 Nm
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Patrol
Fuel Economy RZ
🛡 Safety Patrol
📦 Practicality Patrol
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Recorded price context Patrol: last listed from ZAR 1,579,900 · RZ: current from ZAR 1,682,600

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Patrol RZ
Maximum Power 298 kW 300 kW
Maximum Torque 560 Nm 268.6 Nm
Engine Size 5552 cc Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 9.0 km/l Not Applicable
Ground Clearance 272 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay 490 l 522 l
Airbags 9 Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Front Side
Kerb Weight 2660 kg 2180 kg
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 km 7 years / 105,000km

= 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 and RZ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Patrol +14 pts
Efficiency RZ +53 pts
Safety Patrol +4 pts
Practicality Patrol +29 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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 Performance Published Practicality

RZ

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

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

RZ

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

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 Patrol RZ
Model Introduced Year 2013 2026
Facelift History 2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since 2019 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Tare Mass Kg 2660 kg 2145-2165 kg
Generation Not confirmed Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec Patrol RZ
Length 5165 mm 4805 mm
Width 1995 mm 1895 mm
Height 1940 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2850 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 272 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 140 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 490 l 522 l
Kerb Weight 2660 kg 2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3560 kg 2640 kg
Towing Capacity 3500 kg 750 kg
Seating Capacity 8 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 6.2 m 5.6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 460 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1013 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 1008 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1069 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 953 mm

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 2 points

Patrol and RZ are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 84 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 78% source coverage
84
#1 Index leader

Patrol

78% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Efficiency 37
Performance 97
Efficiency 37
Safety 98
Practicality 91
Leads by 2 points
82
#2

RZ

60% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62
Performance 83
Efficiency 90
Safety 94
Practicality 62
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Patrol +14 Efficiency RZ +53 Safety Patrol +4 Practicality Patrol +29

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

Patrol

Performance 97/100
Efficiency 37/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 91/100

RZ

Performance 83/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 62/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Nissan Patrol leads the catalogue index with 84 pts vs 82 pts for RZ

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Patrol leads. However, RZ may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This Patrol and RZ 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: Patrol 97 vs RZ 83.

Efficiency index: Patrol 37 vs RZ 90.

Safety-equipment index: Patrol 98 vs RZ 94.

Practicality index: Patrol 91 vs RZ 62.

Ownership-cover index: Patrol not separately scored vs RZ 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.