The Indian Army showed an interest at the Nissan Patrol P60 and the Nissan 4W73 (also called the Nissan Carrier) in the 1960s. A decision was made to prioritize the eventual production of the jeeps in the aftermath of the Sino-Indian War. The factory manufacturing the Jonga was commissioned for a cost of Rs. 32.06 crores by November 1965. The costs were revised again twice; firstly, in December 1970 for Rs. 41.53 crores and again in January 1973 for Rs. 46.84 crores.