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: 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.
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.
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, which is powered by a 5.6-litre V8 petrol engine paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.
