Which of these two VIP haulers is the better option?
Full-size SUVs make you big, not only in status but also in what you ride. These large vehicles usually carry rich businessmen, politicians, and other types of VIPs. The usual top two choices are both from the land of the rising sun.
Recently gaining popularity thanks to its cheaper asking price is the Nissan Patrol Royale. Nissan’s flagship SUV has been available in the country for quite a long time. This sixth-generation model is out there to compete with the Toyota Land Cruiser 200. The flagship Toyota SUV has been a top choice for the wealthy for decades.
Both SUVs are powered by V8 engines, one drinks gasoline and the other diesel. One has remained basically the same as when it first came out since 2010, while the other way older since 2007.
Pricing is quite surprising. The Nissan Patrol Royale goes for almost Php 1-million less than the Toyota Land Cruiser 200. The Patrol is priced at Php 3,988,000 while the Land Cruiser is at Php 4,935,000.
We compiled the different specifications of the two models below. Based on them, which do you think is the better choice among the two?
Full-Specifications
Nissan Patrol Royale 5.6 V8
Toyota Land Cruiser 200 4.5 V8 Premium
Price
Php 3,988,000
Php 4,935,000
Engine Specifications
Engine Displacement
5.6 L
4.5 L
Cylinders
8
8
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 L
93 L
Engine Performance
Drivetrain
Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive
Maximum Output
400 hp @ 5,800 RPM
232 hp @ 3,200 RPM
Maximum Torque
560 Nm @ 4,000 RPM
615 Nm @ 2,200 RPM
Transmission
7-speed automatic
6-speed automatic
Vehicle Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H) (mm)
5,165 x 1,995 x 1,955
5,170 x 1,980 x 1,945
Wheelbase
3,075 mm
2,850 mm
Ground Clearance
273 mm
226 mm
Wading Depth (if available)
700 mm
700 mm
Minimum Trunk Capacity
468 L
455 L
Seating Capacity
8
8
Wheels and Suspension
Wheel Size
20-inch alloy
18-inch alloy
Brakes (Front/Rear)
Ventilated disc/Disc
Ventilated disc/Ventilated disc
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone w/ Hydraulic Body Motion Control
Independent Double Wishbone w/ Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone w/ Hydraulic Body Motion Control
4-Link with Coil Springs and Lateral Rod
Features
Headlights
LED w/ LED DRL
Bi-LED with LED DRL
Taillights
LED
LED
Fog Lights
Halogen
LED
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Smart Keyless Entry/Push-Start System
With
With
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen display w/ BOSE premium audio system and DVD player, and 2 7-inch WVGA monitor w/ game console and 2 wireless headphones and remote control
7-inch touchscreen display
Infotainment Connectivity
AUX, iPod, Bluetooth, USB
AUX, iPod, Bluetooth, USB, Navigation
Parking Assist
Nissan Intelligent Mobility System – 360-degree Around View Monitor, Moving Object Detector, Reverse Camera, Fromt and Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear parking sensors
Sunroof
With
With
Safety Features
No. of Airbags
6
7
Anti-Lock Braking System
With
With
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
With
With
Stability Control
With
With
Hill-Start Assist
With
With
Cruise Control
With
With
Driver Assistance Features
Nissan Intelligent 360-degree Around View Monitor
Without
Comment below which you think is the better choice!
