Nissan Patrol vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado wins on money kept: 77% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 63 773 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Patrol | Land Cruiser Prado | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 1 779 900 | R 1 369 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 31 110/m | R 23 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 89% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 77% |
| Value after 3 years | R 1 122 852 | R 1 059 079 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 657 048 | R 310 121 |
| Value after 5 years | R 864 199 | R 900 140 |
| Our tier | Mainstream | Legendary retainer |
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competed in SA as the big ladder-frame alternative to the Land Cruiser, ending with the V8-powered Y62 that was quietly withdrawn in early 2025.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 Prado →
The Prado has been the more liveable Land Cruiser since the late 1990s, mixing genuine off-road ability with family SUV comfort. The current 250 Series arrived in 2024 with retro styling and long waiting lists. Depreciation is unusually gentle, with used Prados of every generation in steady demand.
Known for: land cruiser toughness in a family wagon
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Nissan Patrol or the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado?
The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. It keeps about 77% of its price after three years against 63% for the Nissan Patrol, a gap of 14 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 Prado loses about R 310 121. 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 Prado about R 23 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.