Lexus RX vs Nissan Patrol

The Lexus RX starts from $84,900 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Lexus RX the more affordable entry point by $5,700.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $93,390 and $99,660 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus RX by roughly $10,685 in fuel alone.

Both the Lexus RX and Nissan Patrol hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. Both models are evenly matched with 6 out of 10 key ADAS systems.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 8 in the Lexus RX and 7 in the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus RX misses.

The Lexus RX features a 14-inch touchscreen, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus RX stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Lexus Premium Sound audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Lexus RX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 221Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 179kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RX is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus RX measures 4,890mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 285mm shorter than the Nissan Patrol at 5,175mm (3,075mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Nissan Patrol generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 612L in the Lexus RX and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 8L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,967/year for the Lexus RX and $4,104/year for the Nissan Patrol. That is a $2,137 annual difference in favour of the Lexus RX.

Estimated annual total: $1,967 (Lexus RX) vs $4,104 (Nissan Patrol). The Lexus RX saves you roughly $2,137 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus RX) vs 5 years / 300,000km (Nissan Patrol). The Nissan Patrol has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus RX)—.