Nissan India has been like a solo artist rocking out with just one hit single, the made-in-India Magnite. Against all odds, this compact SUV has kept Nissan’s show on the road. Recently, Nissan tried to spice things up by launching the X-Trail, but with a price tag that competes with the Toyota Fortuner and arriving via the CBU route, it hasn’t exactly set the sales charts ablaze.
Now, Nissan is in a bit of a pickle, pondering whether to roll out its flagship, the Patrol, in India. Rumour has it that this Landcruiser rival will hit the Indian roads in 2026. The Patrol is already a legend in many countries, and Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has just added a second Nissan SUV to his star-studded garage. Let’s dive into what makes the upcoming Patrol a potential blockbuster and why Bhai’s SUVs are the talk of the town!
Nissan Patrol rear (Image: Nissan)
Nissan Patrol: What to expect?
Why is Nissan toying with the idea of unleashing the iconic beast, the Patrol, in India? Well, the all-new SUV is currently only available as a left-hand drive vehicle. However, Nissan plans to roll out a right-hand drive version for the Australian Outback and markets like South Africa and Japan. According to Autocar India, the right-hand drive version is definitely in the pipeline for India.
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The Patrol has ditched the diesel engine and now comes with two V6 petrol powertrains. The entry-level version boasts a 312 bhp 3.8-litre V6 with 386 Nm of torque, while the 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 cranks out a whopping 419 bhp and 700 Nm. Both engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. India is expected to get the twin-turbo model. This ultra-premium vehicle could come with a price tag exceeding Rs 1 crore.
Nissan Patrol interiors (Image: Nissan)
Salman Khan’s bulletproof Patrol
The Bollywood superstar recently added a new Nissan Patrol to his collection, and this one is no ordinary SUV. It’s specially armoured with cutting-edge security features, including explosive alerts, bulletproof shielding against assault rifle shots even at point-blank range, and fireproof windshields and windows. This customized Patrol was imported from Dubai.
Interestingly, this is Khan’s second Nissan Patrol. He also owns the previous generation model,
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