Nissan India was like a solo artist who performed with just one hit single, the made in India Magnite. Against all odds, this compact SUV kept Nissan’s show on the road. Recently, Nissan tried to spice things up by launching the X-Trail, but with a price that rivals the Toyota Fortuner and arriving via the CBU route, it hasn’t exactly set the sales charts on fire.

NOW, Nissan is in a pickle, wondering whether to roll out its flagship product, the Patrol, in India. Rumor has it that this Landcruiser rival will hit 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 garage. Let’s see 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 ​​launching the iconic beast, the Patrol, in India? Well, the all-new SUV is currently only available in a left-hand drive version. 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 works for India.

The patrol abandoned the diesel engine and now comes with two V6 gasoline powertrains. The entry-level version has a 3.8-liter V6 developing 312 hp and 386 Nm of torque, while the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 develops 419 hp and 700 Nm. Both engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. India should get the twin-turbo model. This ultra-premium vehicle could have 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 is specially armored with cutting-edge security features, including explosive alerts, a bulletproof shield against assault rifle fire, even at close range, and fire-resistant windshields and windows. This custom Patrol was imported from Dubai.

Interestingly, this is Khan’s second Nissan Patrol. It also has the previous generation model, powered by a 5.6-liter V8 gasoline engine paired with a 7-speed automatic transmission.