Nissan Patrol may come to India by 2026 as Land Cruiser rival

In India, the Patrol could be offered with a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 that produces 419 BHP and 700 Nm.

According to a media report, Nissan is evaluating the Patrol SUV for the Indian market. If all goes to plan, Nissan might launch its flagship SUV by 2026 as a completely built unit (CBU).

The latest generation of the Nissan Patrol is currently sold only in left-hand drive markets. However, a right-hand drive version is in the works as demand for the SUV grows in markets like Australia, South Africa, and Japan.

In the international market, the Patrol is available with two engine options: A 3.8-litre V6 that makes 312 BHP and 386 Nm and a 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 that produces 419 BHP and 700 Nm. Both engines are paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission. The India-spec Patrol is likely to get the latter.

In India, the Patrol would serve as Nissan’s halo product. It is expected to be positioned against the upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser Prado. Reports suggest that it might cost upwards of Rs 1 crore.

Source: Autocar India