I just can’t agree on 4/5 points after 2 years full time with hard core tracks and towing around Australia in our Y62 Patrol! Even the winch is handy for helping others you 4x4 with (unless they are also Patrols 😎)… The wood grain however is annoying 😖 From one TH-camr to another, there may be a bit of click bait here… 😉📈
Currently in the Middle East markets the 2022 Nissan Patrol has a Totally new Designed dashboard with a 10" screen similar to the Landcruiser 300 series in the Left Hand drive models as well as a Totally new Steering wheel and these New Model Patrols are currently manufactured in Japan where their own vehicles are right hand drive , and in Dubai they also have the new Nismo high powered Model with Alcantara Fabric what gives Nissan Australia
Agree with fully mate, not a fan of Nissan when they decided to go IRS and IFS. They should have stuck with solid Axel (bring back the Y61) plus the Y61 is far more customisable underneath and on top then what the Y62 is.
I Agree with the rear alignment maintenance, I just wheel align after each big trip, or service! As for the rest I'm used to my 79, so the wife's 62 dash seems like luxury still! Love that DC build though!
Great points mate I can deal with everything you said except the interior in my opinion the 2021 Navara had a much better looking interior I don’t know what Nissan was doing giving us wood grain not to mention that rubbish Infotainment system I expect a little more effort for a car that cost 90k plus at least throw in the tow bar for free if we wanted it 😂
Wood grain is lovely mate. Just the wood grain in the y62 looks fucking trash I’ve never seen such a bad looking wood grain in my life. The gu interior was nicer hahha
I'm doing my research on these cars to see if it's worth buying one. Your video has helped a lot. I was thinking of getting one and getting the black out kit from EC off road and losing the wood grain. Also upgrading to their 12 inch screen
@@JC-zt1zu I have been searching an aftermarket head unit for my Y62 for a while. But all of them have too much dramas and they all look ugly as well. Also, it’s a 4x4 truck, the head unit should be the last mod you should worry about. Spend your money on other stuff before change it..
Yeah the centre console/headunit is lame. I kept 33" on mine never had a problem with the suspension/or shafts but mine is series 1 so i dont have hydraulics. I also dont drive it like its a $1500 car through the tracks. I will be selling mine soon, had it a long time now and finished touring for now. Its pretty good as a 4wd (a bit big, in the bush tracks, especially if someone's coming from the other direction) and absolutely fantastic as a tourer/dune/beach buggy which i used it for mainly. If your not a car guy like me and brands dont mean squat to you its worth the buy. I wouldn't buy a new (any brand car) buy second hand. You can get a y62 for $50k with some fruit. The step up in cars across brands from 1990ish ($20k) to 2015 ($50k) is absolutely worth it you get so much more (abs, fuel injection, airbags, cruise control, rear camera, sat nav etc). But the next jump up across brands 2015-2022 to $100k+ is piss poor value. Your essentially paying $50k plus for adaptive cruise control and a big screen. Y62 2013-2015 is bang for buck across brands in my opinion. The only thing against it really is if you specifically need a ute.
Let me guess, 1) its not a Toyota, 2) its not a Toyota, 3) its not a Toyota, 4) its not a Toyota, 5) its not a Toyota. The reason why its easier to replace the CV's on a Toyota, is because you break them more often. Seriously though, Oz is right hand drive, they sell tens of thousands more Patrols to left hand drive markets in the Middle East and North America. The business case for a right hand drive interior refresh is just not there.
If your not getting to use the winch enough you need to try tracks other than 1s that most 4x4s can do in 2wd... Also if it busts driveshafts doing skids in mud...that doesnt sound strong enough..how are they going to go in low range 1st fully loaded climbing up very steep rocky hills, I would hate to bust a driveline part when you really need to rely on them
I thought one of the first things I'd do is the wood grain delete. But I've grown to not hate it and I'm not a techi person for the infotainment system doesn't bother me at all. It connects to my phone and plays my music. Half the time I dont even bother accepting the start up warning screen. 🤣
Great vid but I have to disagree with the shock comments. Go drive a new 300 series and then you’ll know the definition of wallowy. The Patrol drives like a dream in the TI-L spec. The harder you push it the better it drives. The new cruiser in my opinion is a boat in a storm to the point of getting sea sick.
@@michaelarmannsson5559 He posted a video about 8 months ago and the Y62 smashed the 200 series out of the park in fuel economy while towing . You might want to take that one back
@@michaelarmannsson5559 you are right about the truck industry using diesels and if you plan on towing over 40 ton then yes a large capacity 12ltr or more slow reving diesel is the answer. But please don’t compare the current crop of passenger vehicle diesels to a truck diesel. They have nothing in common not even the fuel they use.
@@michaelarmannsson5559 not to mention trucks where Set up on diesel years ago when it was a "cheap fuel" and not responsive enough for passenger cars. And yes I have not only seen a petrol truck I've driven one
Why petrol? I have a 2002 Pajero, 3.8lt petrol. Fabulous vehicle but off road it eats the fuel and with independent suspension all round not game to tackle the hard tracks. I have been told if I win lotto I can get live axles and fill the tank.
The cvs isnt a issue on non blown or vehicles with smaller wheels as 35s and 37s kills every cvs but agree on the winch and head unit but disagree on 2 out of 5 of your hates as i have owned 2 of these and had no cvs or shocks blown when i take mine offroad but do get wheel alignments after big days out offroad and not the normal 200 series chicken
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I just can’t agree on 4/5 points after 2 years full time with hard core tracks and towing around Australia in our Y62 Patrol! Even the winch is handy for helping others you 4x4 with (unless they are also Patrols 😎)… The wood grain however is annoying 😖 From one TH-camr to another, there may be a bit of click bait here… 😉📈
Up him Chris!!! 😂😂 u would never stoop to click bait hey 😂😂 love your work mate 🍺👍
I took off the hydraulics on y62 and installed TJM XGS 4000 … drives like a dream
Stable at high speeds … take corners on legal speeds… good to go !!
Currently in the Middle East markets the 2022 Nissan Patrol has a Totally new Designed dashboard with a 10" screen similar to the Landcruiser 300 series in the Left Hand drive models as well as a Totally new Steering wheel and these New Model Patrols are currently manufactured in Japan where their own vehicles are right hand drive , and in Dubai they also have the new Nismo high powered Model with Alcantara Fabric what gives Nissan Australia
Americans have had that same interior for better part of 18 months now
Grow up
Looking forward to the how to change out the front cv video!👍👌
This thing is such an awesome looking car, you’ve absolutely nailed the build.
That is one sexy looking conversion . What a Tough looking rig , I love it
LOL just watched this after watching the Cape Trip..... You have definitely done a rear CV now, as well as a shaft into the rear diff. Love the videos
I think that y62 looks 👀 mint,I want one 🤤
Agree with fully mate, not a fan of Nissan when they decided to go IRS and IFS. They should have stuck with solid Axel (bring back the Y61) plus the Y61 is far more customisable underneath and on top then what the Y62 is.
Incorrect.
I Agree with the rear alignment maintenance, I just wheel align after each big trip, or service!
As for the rest I'm used to my 79, so the wife's 62 dash seems like luxury still! Love that DC build though!
Ha steve owen….
Owen-did i ask 😂
The only way to fix the alignment issue is to replace the lca with an aftermarket unit
Wrong
You just need someone who knows how to align them properly to do it and the. your right 🙌🏻
I think the Y62 is generally a good rig but the LCA's definitely seem to be a weak point. th-cam.com/video/OOoZEpsrGJ8/w-d-xo.html
Rear wheel alignment. Most aligners do bolts up to factory torque spec. Not good enough need breaker bar
Nice rig there. But the interior stops me from getting one. Nissan needs to pick up there game
Billet rear lower control arms should alleviate the alignment issue.
The only thing I'd hate about it would be it's fuel bill n repayments if any
They really handle well at speed with the hydraulic system levels out well. Good for NT big open roads
Great points mate I can deal with everything you said except the interior in my opinion the 2021 Navara had a much better looking interior I don’t know what Nissan was doing giving us wood grain not to mention that rubbish Infotainment system I expect a little more effort for a car that cost 90k plus at least throw in the tow bar for free if we wanted it 😂
Wood grain is lovely mate. Just the wood grain in the y62 looks fucking trash I’ve never seen such a bad looking wood grain in my life. The gu interior was nicer hahha
Perfect tourer only in my book. Hydraulic shocks, fully independent and that's enough for me.
I'm doing my research on these cars to see if it's worth buying one. Your video has helped a lot. I was thinking of getting one and getting the black out kit from EC off road and losing the wood grain. Also upgrading to their 12 inch screen
Don’t do the screen, those are made in China crap. As a Chinese myself I wouldn’t even buy them..
@GA GA thanks mate. I'll do more research
@@JC-zt1zu I have been searching an aftermarket head unit for my Y62 for a while. But all of them have too much dramas and they all look ugly as well. Also, it’s a 4x4 truck, the head unit should be the last mod you should worry about. Spend your money on other stuff before change it..
@@GAGA-mk4pd ....truck...??.....
Yeah the centre console/headunit is lame. I kept 33" on mine never had a problem with the suspension/or shafts but mine is series 1 so i dont have hydraulics. I also dont drive it like its a $1500 car through the tracks. I will be selling mine soon, had it a long time now and finished touring for now. Its pretty good as a 4wd (a bit big, in the bush tracks, especially if someone's coming from the other direction) and absolutely fantastic as a tourer/dune/beach buggy which i used it for mainly.
If your not a car guy like me and brands dont mean squat to you its worth the buy. I wouldn't buy a new (any brand car) buy second hand. You can get a y62 for $50k with some fruit. The step up in cars across brands from 1990ish ($20k) to 2015 ($50k) is absolutely worth it you get so much more (abs, fuel injection, airbags, cruise control, rear camera, sat nav etc). But the next jump up across brands 2015-2022 to $100k+ is piss poor value. Your essentially paying $50k plus for adaptive cruise control and a big screen.
Y62 2013-2015 is bang for buck across brands in my opinion. The only thing against it really is if you specifically need a ute.
Let me guess, 1) its not a Toyota, 2) its not a Toyota, 3) its not a Toyota, 4) its not a Toyota, 5) its not a Toyota. The reason why its easier to replace the CV's on a Toyota, is because you break them more often. Seriously though, Oz is right hand drive, they sell tens of thousands more Patrols to left hand drive markets in the Middle East and North America. The business case for a right hand drive interior refresh is just not there.
If your not getting to use the winch enough you need to try tracks other than 1s that most 4x4s can do in 2wd...
Also if it busts driveshafts doing skids in mud...that doesnt sound strong enough..how are they going to go in low range 1st fully loaded climbing up very steep rocky hills, I would hate to bust a driveline part when you really need to rely on them
They make for great boat anchors too I can tell you quietly.
She looks so better than any chopped 200 i know of
I thought one of the first things I'd do is the wood grain delete. But I've grown to not hate it and I'm not a techi person for the infotainment system doesn't bother me at all. It connects to my phone and plays my music. Half the time I dont even bother accepting the start up warning screen. 🤣
Why haven't you taken the 62 on a 4wd247 trip
Good honest review Rueben
Great vid but I have to disagree with the shock comments. Go drive a new 300 series and then you’ll know the definition of wallowy. The Patrol drives like a dream in the TI-L spec. The harder you push it the better it drives. The new cruiser in my opinion is a boat in a storm to the point of getting sea sick.
He has driven the 300
Driven all believe they are high tech garbage.
@@reallyskeptical Agreed
great vid Reuben, yes the 62 looks great
do a 5 things u hate about the 300 rooby
What a great car, tow vehicle, off roader and performance car. Let’s see, what really is there to dislike?
@@michaelarmannsson5559 well I tow a 3 ton van and couldn’t be happier. Stop listening to those dumb jurno’s!
@@michaelarmannsson5559 He posted a video about 8 months ago and the Y62 smashed the 200 series out of the park in fuel economy while towing . You might want to take that one back
@@michaelarmannsson5559 you are right about the truck industry using diesels and if you plan on towing over 40 ton then yes a large capacity 12ltr or more slow reving diesel is the answer. But please don’t compare the current crop of passenger vehicle diesels to a truck diesel. They have nothing in common not even the fuel they use.
@@michaelarmannsson5559 not to mention trucks where Set up on diesel years ago when it was a "cheap fuel" and not responsive enough for passenger cars. And yes I have not only seen a petrol truck I've driven one
Killer rig Reuben!
You mentioned the front cv video, is that out yet or still coming? I'd like to watch it
Coming soon John- Ross :)
Why petrol? I have a 2002 Pajero, 3.8lt petrol. Fabulous vehicle but off road it eats the fuel and with independent suspension all round not game to tackle the hard tracks. I have been told if I win lotto I can get live axles and fill the tank.
If you win lotto, you can get yourself a much better offroad 4x4 as well. 😁
I hate the fact that you really didn’t hate the Nissan,and I hate that you tricked me into watching this segment tell the end…..cause I love Toyota’s😜
Here one Ruben. Fillin’ her up at todays fuel prices 😁
We're watching our boy become a Nissan man 😂😂😂
Everything you dont like. they have upgrades for
The cvs isnt a issue on non blown or vehicles with smaller wheels as 35s and 37s kills every cvs but agree on the winch and head unit but disagree on 2 out of 5 of your hates as i have owned 2 of these and had no cvs or shocks blown when i take mine offroad but do get wheel alignments after big days out offroad and not the normal 200 series chicken
The CVs are fine for what the car is designed for. You've so extra weight, power and larger tires.
Absolutely agree :)
Looks like a statesman on the inside
I was thinking the same lol. Like my old VQ Caprice
Busting a CV while doing a skid in the mud is most definitely the cars fault, that's just trash.
3 ton car with a supercharger pushing over 500hp your gonna need a strong af drive line, that is not trash haha
@@rileyfield6174 you'd think nissan would realise it was a heavy powerful vehicle and might need some beefy cvs.
The MPG?
love these videos no bullshit involved
Graham needs to leave his Y62 for shopping only!!
Prefer my 2015 Y61 a bit cheaper to run solid axels no CV problems good in the bush.
Hey Reuben if your looking to sell this car id be very interested if your not looking for a patriot price.
Working on Landcruisers as a dedicated job for a number of years, I'll take the 62 anyday. Significantly better engineering in the mechanics.
Thanks for your inout, mate. Cheers!
just buy a ram 1500 its got it all standard no extra cost ?
i thought number 5 would have been, that Graham owns one, :P lol
Hey leader caravan! I got a blue one!
Nothing wrong with the Woodgrain and rest of the dash.
Complains about the stereo in the y62 because of a small screen.. get into a 79 cruiser.....
one thing i hate about Patrol is that i dont have one yet
Good one @marcianmoon6143 :)
patrolapart do a tesla style screen for these
my r51 pathfinder rear alignment gets knocked out after decent 4wding. Looking at the setup, they just copied the design.
My R50 feels like it bends when I'm hitting speedbumps too hard 😂 probably bloody does
When Nissan stops smoking crack and delivers Aussies a property patrol I’ll buy one.
Bakkie looks huge
Man, I didn’t realise how short he is aha
Oh just wait until the engine does its thing
Naa interior puts me off, it’s like buying a 90s ford falcon
How hard would it be to put a solid axle in the rear? Is it worth it?
Early poverty pack series had them standard so so sure it could be done if keen enough
Why would you bother much more pros to independent
@@ports787 stl never had a solid axle
@@damienburnham2434 I thought the first of them did?
Nothing about fuel must be nice to have endless money for fuel lol
They use just as much fuel as other big cars?
Speeding tickets my wife got 5 in 12mths
I like the original fake woodgrain.
How about the 30 things I hate about my 300 series much easier
gas mileage ,over wt , independent rear axle , 3rd row seat , no diesel
It's all fun and everything until the fuel light goes on, then you suddenly wished you were driving the smaller Navara.
I had a Navara and no,400 hp stock patrol makes you wish the y62 was your daily driver
Not at all, nothing quite like a Patrol 🥰🙌🏻
Big Oz Explorers except a lc200 😂😂🍺
Patrols are definitely more sexy than a Landcrusier...
1. The noobs that drive them.
2. The facts it's a Nissan.
3. The fuel bill....
4. It's rubbish at flex now....
5. It's a beach whale now...
The biggest fault with it is it's a petrol motor. Can't beat the 4.2 silver top.
On ya bike
@@madrx2 keep walking then.
@@dannyjade1 I’ve got an fte cruiser bro , it’ll be running long after your precious silver top shits the bed
There is a reason why they are called a kettle engine lol
you dont get the good stuff because you have the best vehicles with diesels
Come on mate it is a Nissan lol
Wow First World problems wood grain & stereo & don't get to winch as much better stick to your overated Toyota's then
Blokes got all the money to do whatever he wants but needs to post a video havinf a sook really? U got plenty of cash shut up and sort it out
Are they 45 inch tyres or is Rueben 5 foot tall?