Lexus RZ vs Nissan Patrol

The Lexus RZ starts from $84,500 before on-road costs, while the Nissan Patrol opens at $90,600. That makes the Lexus RZ the more affordable entry point by $6,100.

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 $92,950 and $99,660 respectively.

The Lexus RZ qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Nissan Patrol, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Lexus RZ features a 14-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Nissan Patrol gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus RZ stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, heated front seats, power tailgate, V2L and Mark Levinson audio that you will not find on the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and wireless charging. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus RZ gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Nissan Patrol offers leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus RZ and 3-zone in the Nissan Patrol.

The Lexus RZ uses a Electric Motor producing 280kW and 538Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 4.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol responds with a Petrol making 298kW and 560Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds.

The Nissan Patrol has the clear power advantage at 298kW vs 280kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus RZ is 2.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus RZ measures 4,805mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 370mm 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 522L in the Lexus RZ and 620L in the Nissan Patrol, giving the Nissan Patrol a 98L advantage. The Nissan Patrol seats 8 vs 5.

For towing, the Nissan Patrol leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 2,750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Lexus RZ) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Nissan Patrol). Both match on warranty length.