2023 Nissan Patrol Warrior breaks cover – undisguised – on social media

Here is our first look at the new Nissan Patrol Warrior undisguised – after a series of teaser videos while the vehicle was in camouflage.

A demonstration fleet of about eight vehicles appeared on social media today following previews for dealers and the press at an event in Queensland.

The Nissan Patrol Warrior was due in Australian showrooms by now, but ongoing production delays and shipping bottlenecks have pushed back the program until later this year.

Video shows the Nissan Patrol Warrior has more subdued styling upgrades compared to the Nissan Navara Warrior.

Notable due to its absence: there is no bull-bar, as one has not been developed by Nissan for the vehicle.

The styling changes appear to be subtle, with a blacked-out grille, fender flares, colour-coded side steps, new off-road wheels and tyres, lifted suspension, and side exhaust pipes – along with Warrior badging on the tailgate, and on adhesive labels along the bottom of the doors.

Video revealing underneath the Nissan Patrol Warrior shows a bash plate – painted red.

Footage of the interior shows upgraded trim, with Alcantara faux suede leather trim instead of faux wood.

However, it is unclear whether this model will gain Apple CarPlay and Android Auto or remain one of the only new cars on sale in Australia without smartphone mirroring technology.

Commentators on social media say the vehicle is taller and wider than standard, and appears to have better off-road clearance angles – due to the taller ride height and redesigned tow bar (the assembly for which can also accomodate a full-size spare wheel and tyre).

As previously reported, there is no extra power for the V8 in the Nissan Patrol Warrior, given the time and expense involved in a new round of emissions and durability testing.