5 New Nissan Cars For India
After years of staying quiet in India’s car market, Nissan is finally making a bold comeback. At an event in Japan, the brand revealed solid plans to boost its presence in India. As many as five new launches are to be expected, spanning across bodystyles and price brackets.
Three-Row MPV Based On Triber
The first new product to come will be a three-row MPV. It is expected to launch by the end of 2025. This will be built on the same CMF-A platform as the Renault Triber. However, it will come with Nissan's signature design cues and visual identity.
Nissan recently released a teaser image of the MPV, showing off a new grille design, updated headlamps, and bold bumper inserts. Dual-tone roof rails and a fresh overall shape will help it stand distinct, regardless of the shared base. Nissan is clearly aiming to give it a more premium and modern feel than the Renault counterpart.
This MPV will cater to families looking for an affordable and practical vehicle with three rows of seats. It is expected to be priced competitively, due to heavy localisation.
A Creta-Rivaling C-SUV Coming in 2026
The second vehicle on Nissan’s roadmap is a compact SUV, scheduled to arrive in 2026. This will compete with the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, and others.
While not much is known about it yet, we expect the vehicle- the Nissan version of the upcoming Renault Duster- to feature bold styling and have a strong road presence. The company may take design inspiration from its global SUV lineup and offer modern tech and features to stay strong in the game. It will also be made for Indian roads with strong approach and departure angles, perfect for tough terrains
7-Seater C-SUV
A 7-seater version of the above SUV is likely to follow, making it more appealing to larger families and adventure lovers. It is expected to share its base with the 7-seater Duster, but wull have Nissan's signature styling.
New Nissan Patrol
Nissan seems keen to use the Patrol as a brand builder in India, much like what it attempted with the X-Trail. However, unlike the X-Trail, which faced limited success due to its older platform and high price, the Patrol will be a completely new and premium product. It will thus have greater chances of finding success here
Globally, the new Patrol comes with two petrol V6 engine options. There’s a 3.8-litre naturally aspirated engine and a more powerful 3.5-litre twin-turbocharged unit. Either of these could make it to India. However, Nissan will not offer a diesel engine or the older petrol V8.
Since it will be a full import, expect pricing to start well above Rs 1 crore (ex-showroom). That would place it directly in competition with the upcoming Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and possibly even the LC300.
In India, the full-size luxury off-roader segment is still small. Nissan sees this as an opportunity. With Toyota preparing to launch the new Prado by late 2025, it could carve out a space for the Patrol as a tougher, premium alternative.
This won’t be Nissan’s first attempt to bring the Patrol to India. Back in 2020, the company explored launching the older Y62 here. It even held customer clinics but later shelved all plans.
Magnite EV
In a recent internal presentation, Nissan confirmed that it is working on launching an affordable EV in India. Although the company hasn’t officially named the model yet, all signs point to an electric version of Magnite. Given the current market trends and the SUV’s existing popularity, the Magnite EV seems like a logical next step.
The Magnite is not only Nissan’s most affordable product in India but also one of the more accessible sub-compact SUVs in the market. Launching an electric version of it would allow the brand to tap into the growing EV segment without reinventing the wheel.
More importantly, demand for small electric SUVs is rising quickly. Consumers are increasingly shifting away from hatchbacks in favour of vehicles with a higher stance and more space. Instead of launching a brand-new electric hatchback, Nissan could use the already successful Magnite as a base and add an electric powertrain. This would save both time and cost, allowing for a more competitive price tag.
Although technical details have not been shared yet, the Magnite EV is expected to carry forward the same design language as the petrol version.
It could likely offer a range suitable for city driving, possibly between 250 to 350 kilometers on a single charge. Fast-charging support and connected features are also expected.