Nissan Patrol vs Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300 wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 37 503 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Patrol | Land Cruiser 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 779 900 | R 1 596 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 31 110/m | R 27 909/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 122 852 | R 1 160 355 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 657 048 | R 436 445 |
| Value after 5 years | R 864 199 | R 962 495 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
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competed in SA as the big ladder-frame alternative to the Land Cruiser, ending with the V8-powered Y62 that was quietly withdrawn in early 2025.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
Toyota Land Cruiser 300 →
The 300 Series took over from the long-serving 200 in late 2021 as Toyota's flagship off-roader. Twin-turbo diesel and petrol V6 engines replaced the old V8s, and demand ran ahead of supply for the first years. It is the default choice for serious overlanding and holds value accordingly.
Known for: flagship 4x4 with cross-border credibility
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Nissan Patrol or the Toyota Land Cruiser 300?
The Toyota Land Cruiser 300. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 63% for the Nissan Patrol, a gap of 10 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Nissan Patrol loses about R 657 048 over three years and the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 loses about R 436 445. 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 Nissan Patrol runs about R 31 110 per month and the Toyota Land Cruiser 300 about R 27 909, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.