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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
ZS Pro
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
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ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2013
2025
Facelift History
2019 mid-cycle facelift with revised front fascia and updated technology
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
2019
2025
Tare Mass Kg
2660 kg
-
Generation
Not confirmed
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2025
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Length
5165 mm
4430 mm
Width
1995 mm
1818 mm
Height
1940 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2850 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
272 mm
161 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
490 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
2660 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3560 kg
1840 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
8 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
6.2 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
450 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
875 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
865 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Engine
5.6-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
5552 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
8
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
32
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
298 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
560 Nm
275 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
6.6 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
112 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.5 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
Patrol
ZS Pro
Gearbox
7-Speed Automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD Full-Time
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Standard
Not Available
Transfer Case
Standard
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Available
Transmission Type
7-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
7-Speed Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
7.8 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.5 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
140 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
EURO 5
Fuel Tank Litres
140
55
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
9.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Airbags
9
6
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
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
EBD
Not confirmed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Nappa Leather
PVC
Seat Adjustment
Power 16-Way
-
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
PVC
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Climate Control
3-Zone Auto AC
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
3-Zone Auto AC
Automatic climate control
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
Non-full-size
Stabilizer Bar
Front and Rear
-
Air Conditioning
3-Zone Auto AC
Automatic climate control
Sound System
13
6
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
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
13
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Digital driver display
USB Ports
4
4
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
13
6
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
12.3-inch
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Standard
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Standard
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
DRL
Standard
Standard
Led Headlights
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Headlight Type
Standard
Standard
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
285/60 R18
215/50R18
Wheel Type
Standard
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size
Non-full-size
Brake Type Front
Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size
Non-full-size
Wheels
Standard
-
Wheel Rim Size
Not confirmed
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Hydraulic
-
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
MacPherson
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
329 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 60,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 60,000 km
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
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
-
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Ground Clearance Max
272 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
272 mm
-
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Patrol
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
Not confirmed
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
Not confirmed
431500
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
431500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Patrol and ZS Pro 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: Patrol 97 vs ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: Patrol 37 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: Patrol 98 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: Patrol 91 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: Patrol not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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 19 points
Patrol holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over ZS Pro.
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
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Patrol
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Patrol leads. However, ZS Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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