[avinash_clt]

Originally Posted by turbo

Being re-evaluated as a CBU, under the 2,500 vehicle exemption rule.

https://www.autocarindia.com/car-new...-launch-416708

My understanding is that the Patrol would have been exempt from homologation (even without the recent 2,500 CBU per OEM ruling) as it had a petrol engine with displacement greater than 3L, and in a relatively loaded variant was worth more than 40k USD (FOB value), much like a LC200 or M/AMG car.

Maybe re-evaluated for launch in India, but I don't think reason is recent relaxation in homologation requirements.

Originally Posted by riteshritesh

Copying the DGFT Import conditions or rather the conditions for homologation exemption. And upto 2500 units of CBU have been permitted without homologation, in a year, for Car Manufacturers.


Import of new vehicles having an FOB value of US $ 40,000 or more and
engine capacity of more than 3000cc for petrol run vehicle and more than 2500cc for diesel run vehicles by (a) Individuals, (b) Companies and firms or (c) OEMs(Original Equipment Manufacturers- who have manufacturing and service network in India) will be exempt from the conditions at Sl. No. 2(II)(a)(iv) (be imported from the country of manufacture.) and 2(II)(c) above. However, at the time of Customs clearance, a Type Approval Certificate / COP of an international accredited agency from the country of origin or an EC Type Approval Certificate / Certificate of COP, of an accredited agency from any member state of EU, including a notarized English translation thereof, shall be furnished. This Type Approval shall stipulate that the vehicle to be imported complies with all the ECE Regulations for the complete vehicle. The accredited agencies have been notified vide Policy Circular No. 12 (RE-2013)/2009-14 dated 15/01/2014.

[panamera13]

Originally Posted by LionX

Same as Landcruiser 200, They may not be expecting double digit sales.

If I remember correctly, Toyota Prado was initially launched with a petrol engine and Toyota was forced to withdraw it.

If they can bring Patrol, why not Murano, Xterra or Pathfinder ? I don't understand their strategy.

I'm surprised no one here talks about the Qashqai; it's pretty popular in Europe from what I saw. It could have been Creta/Seltos competitor.

[drhoneycake]

Originally Posted by panamera13

I'm surprised no one here talks about the Qashqai; it's pretty popular in Europe from what I saw. It could have been Creta/Seltos competitor.

As far as I know, atleast in the UK, the Qashqai competes with the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Mazda CX5.

It’s a size bigger than the Seltos/Creta.

[Turbanator]

Guys, apart from "Nissan" Prefix, there is nothing common between Patrol & Qashqai. So let’s keep the thread uncluttered.

Nissan would have been a different company if they had kept their offerings refreshed here. But I won’t fault them entirely, India is a very different market. Everyone needs an anchor CKD model at least to stay in business. Nissan should have invested much more many years ago.

I don’t think; any new CBU launches will do any good for them now.

[Venkatesh]

Interior and Exterior Walkaround.

https://youtu.be/ElR488RshQM

[Flyer]

Good move I say. Now they can at least compete with Toyota. Right now for Nissan, competition is nil. If this clicks Nissan can bring in its splendid rides to compete to the likes of Velfire, Carnival etc. At least they wouldn't quit Indian market. It's really sad seeing brands closing shops and leaving.

[cool_dube]

Originally Posted by turbo

Being re-evaluated as a CBU, under the 2,500 vehicle exemption rule

With this pricing, it is as good as dead even before arrival, not to mention the horrible looks! For me, and I am sure many of us, the legendary Patrol will continue to be what it was in its earlier generations...

[Venkatesh]

2022 Nissan Patrol Nismo teaser, to debut on March 31. The facelifted Patrol gets its performance upgrade for Middle East buyers

https://youtu.be/bTg7AtoW77k

2022 Nissan Patrol Nismo starts reaching dealerships in UAE







Source

[Venkatesh]

2021 Nissan Patrol Nismo has been revealed exclusively for the Middle East. It is based on the standard Patrol.

Nissan Patrol Nismo is powered by the same naturally aspirated 5.6-liter V8 engine. It produces identical 428 hp, but peak torque has gone slightly down from 565 to 560 Nm.



Gets 22-inch wheels and a factory Bilstein suspension upgrade. Formula E-style centre-mounted LED stoplight.



2021 Nissan Patrol Nismo gets unique front bumper that gets a larger centre intake, and the rear bumper with faux diffusers and a . Additionally, it also gets a new honeycomb grille with multiple blacked-out bits instead of the chrome trim seen on the standard Patrol. It also gets sporty side skirts with red and black accents on the sides



On the inside, it gets red and black seats with Nismo badging, and faux carbon fibre trim on the dashboard and centre console. It comes with dual 8.0-inch touchscreens for infotainment and HVAC control and wireless charging.





Official Launch

https://youtu.be/iu37-CBYQqw

TVC

https://youtu.be/3HJG38mtQq4

Source

[PrideRed]

I don't know how true this is, a local newspaper has reported Nissan will be launching Patrol in India soon. this seem to have been communicated by Rakesh Shrivastav.