2025 Nissan Patrol Nismo Spotted in Final Trim Before Official Launch

Abu Dhabi : The high-performance 2025 Nissan Patrol Nismo has broken cover early with bold updates in styling and rumored gains.

• First clear images show there are changes to the exterior and signature Nismo details.
• It is expected that the engine will build on the current 3.5L twin-turbo V6.

The upcoming 2025 Nissan Patrol Nismo has been spotted ahead of its global reveal. This has given fans a first glimpse of what the sportier Y63 variant will look like.

The photos, which were leaked on social media, show the vehicle in near-production form. It sparked excitement among performance SUV lovers across the GCC. Nissan’s flagship SUV, with bold design upgrades and speculation around added power, is gearing up for a major moment later this year.

Exterior First Look

The spied images, which was snapped at what appears to be a shipping area, confirm some design cues that Nismo fans will recognize. The 2025 Patrol Nismo is sticking to its signature red highlights across the lower bumpers, front and rear, bringing visual drama to the vehicle’s wide stance.

A new feature that has stood out is the black-painted roof and side mirrors. These features strongly suggest Nissan is going for a two-tone paint theme as standard for this performance trim.

Although the details on finer wheel are not clear in the current photos, the expectation is that the Nismo edition will ride on unique alloy designs to further set it apart from the SE and LE versions.

What We Know So Far

• Red bumper accents are still a key part of the Nismo styling language.
• New black roof and side mirrors give a two-tone look.
• The interior could bring red stitching, carbon fiber trim, and Nismo badging.
• Custom wheels and possible aero tweaks which are likely exclusive to this trim.
• Could be based on the new-gen Y63 Patrol, which could carry a new twin-turbo V6 engine.

Under the Hood: Power and Performance

Nissan has not released any technical data yet, expectations are building around what the Patrol Nismo will deliver in terms of performance. The standard 2025 Patrol LE already uses a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that makes 425 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque.

The hope is that it should come with a bolder engine tune or even a larger turbo setup. Industry insiders suggest Nissan may choose a careful approach.

The most realistic option though is a modest increase, possibly raising the output to around 450 horsepower. This would give it enhanced on-road dynamics while still being reliable.

Expected Launch and Pricing

Nissan will likely unveil the 2025 Patrol Nismo between late Q3 and early Q4 of this year. Since the demand for performance SUVs in the region is high, the new model will likely see strong early interest.

Since the current top-spec Patrol LE Platinum is around AED 388,900, the protection is that the Nismo variant will be well above AED 400,000, which will depend on the final specs and options.