- The new Y63 Nissan Patrol will make its New Zealand public debut at the inaugural Muster at Muriwai.
- Patrol owners must register their vehicles for the gathering at Muriwai Surf Club on Sunday 15 November.
- Nissan says the Y63’s twin-turbo V6 produces 317kW and 700Nm, with New Zealand deliveries due in early 2027.
The new Nissan Patrol will make its New Zealand public debut at Muriwai on Sunday 15 November, and Nissan wants owners to bring their own Patrols along. The inaugural Muster at Muriwai will run from 10am to noon at Muriwai Surf Club, giving people their first chance to see the Y63 here alongside examples from earlier generations.
Nissan New Zealand says the gathering will celebrate five generations of Patrol across six decades. Owners who want to bring one must register their vehicle. The event listing caps the turnout at 63 Patrols and gives the venue address as 100 Jack Butt Lane.
“We are aiming for the event to be the biggest gathering of Patrols in one place at the same time in New Zealand,” said Sri Padmanabhan, Nissan New Zealand’s country head.
The morning starts at the surf club. Organisers plan to line up the Patrols for a group photo and drone shoot before taking them onto Muriwai Beach for a drive.
What’s new for the Patrol?
Under the bonnet, the Y63 has a twin-turbo petrol V6 producing 317kW and 700Nm. It’s paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission. That powertrain marks a change from the V8 in the outgoing Y62, one of the generations the muster is intended to celebrate.
Nissan has already announced New Zealand pricing for the Y63, along with the addition of a Pro-4X model to the local line-up. The Muriwai debut comes ahead of deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027, so anyone considering the new Patrol can see it in person before the first customer cars arrive.
