Infiniti QX80 vs Nissan Patrol
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Nissan Patrol wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 47%, worth about R 540 497 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| QX80 | Patrol | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 238 000 | R 1 779 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 21 638/m | R 31 110/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 69% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 47% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 582 355 | R 1 122 852 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 655 645 | R 657 048 |
| Value after 5 years | R 403 775 | R 864 199 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Mainstream |
Infiniti QX80 →
Infiniti's 5.6 V8 flagship SUV reached SA in April 2015 at R1,238,000 with eight seats and every toy fitted as standard. Sheer size and thirst kept sales to a trickle. The few used examples change hands far below original list.
Known for: supersized v8 luxury flagship
Nissan Patrol →
Patrol competed in SA as the big ladder-frame alternative to the Land Cruiser, ending with the V8-powered Y62 that was quietly withdrawn in early 2025. Only 81 units were registered in 2024, with a final list price of R1,779,900. Overlanders rate its ability and value for money, but heavy fuel use hurts resale.
Known for: v8 muscle for towing and dunes
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Infiniti QX80 or the Nissan Patrol?
The Nissan Patrol. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 47% for the Infiniti QX80, a gap of 16 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Infiniti QX80 loses about R 655 645 over three years and the Nissan Patrol loses about R 657 048. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Infiniti QX80 runs about R 21 638 per month and the Nissan Patrol about R 31 110, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.