Nissan Starts Patrol RHD Production; Could the SUV Come to India?

Nissan has started production of the right-hand-drive Patrol at its Kyushu plant in Japan. Australia will be the first market to receive the SUV, with customer deliveries expected to begin in the first quarter of 2027. The development also raises the possibility of the flagship SUV reaching India.

Nissan has confirmed plans to bring CBU imports back to the Indian market, and the Patrol could be among the models considered under this strategy. However, the company is yet to announce an India launch.

What Does the Patrol Offer?

Its design features Nissan’s V-motion grille, double C-shaped headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam technology, and 22-inch wheels. A full-width LED light bar connects the rear tail lamps.

The cabin gets a premium treatment, with quilted leather seats, a panoramic sunroof, and large digital displays. Front seats offer electric adjustment, massage and ventilation functions, while rear passengers can opt for two 12.8-inch entertainment screens.

Other notable features include:

• 14.3-inch touchscreen and digital instrument display
• 12-speaker Klipsch Premium Audio system
• 64-colour ambient lighting
• Multi-zone climate control
• Power-folding third-row seats and electric tailgate
• Advanced driver assistance systems

Will It Come to India?

With Nissan preparing to resume CBU imports, the Patrol could become part of its future Indian line-up. If launched, it is expected to compete in the ultra-luxury SUV segment, with a potential price positioning close to the Toyota Land Cruiser LC300, which costs around Rs 2 crore.

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Final Take

The start of RHD production makes an Indian debut possible, but Nissan is yet to confirm its plans. Until then, the Patrol remains an interesting prospect rather than a confirmed addition to the Indian market.