The Nissan Magnite takes on such models as the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, Toyota Urban Cruiser and Ford EcoSport.
Nissan finally marked its entry into the 4-meter SUV space in India with the Magnite, and with its sleek looks, extensive feature list, and aggressive pricing, the Nissan SUV aims to make things difficult. their rivals. The Magnite is currently Nissan’s only other mass market offering in India besides the Kicks, and the future of the Indian automaker depends somewhat on it.
So Nissan has left no stone unturned when making the Magnite, which takes on some of the big shots in the Indian market, including the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, among other SUVs under 4 meters. . . But does the Nissan SUV have what it takes to take on its rivals?
We’ve put together a list of the top 7 things to know about the new Nissan Magnite so you can find out for yourself:
1. Platform and dimensions
The Magnite has been built on Nissan’s modular CMF-A + platform that also underpins the Renault Triber. This particular platform will also be used by Renault for its own 4-meter SUV called Kiger, which is expected to launch in the Indian market sometime next year.
| Length | 3994 mm |
| Width | 1758 mm |
| Height | 1572 mm |
| Distance between axis | 2500 mm |
| Floor clarity | 205 millimeters |
The Magnite is 3994mm long, 1758mm wide, 1572mm high, and has a 2500mm long wheelbase. The car has a class-leading 205mm ground clearance, which is only matched by the Kia Sonet in the SUV segment under 4m. It has 336 liters of trunk.
2. Features
Despite its aggressive pricing, Nissan has equipped the Magnite with a range of segment-first features, including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, as well as a 360-degree camera. Other features offered include bi-projector LED headlights, cruise control, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, steering-mounted controls, voice recognition technology, start / stop button, electrically adjustable exterior mirrors. and automatic climate control.
3. Technology package
In addition to the aforementioned features, Nissan also offers an optional technology package with the XV and XV Premium variants for buyers who want more. The kit includes additional equipment such as a wireless charger, air purifier, mood lighting, puddle lamps, and JBL premium speakers.
4. Security
On the safety front, the Magnite comes equipped with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, a surrounding view monitor, a tire pressure monitoring system, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. You also receive front seat belt reminders as well as a high speed alert system.
5. Engines
The Magnite powers two different 1.0-liter petrol powertrains: a naturally aspirated unit producing 72hp of peak power, along with 96Nm of peak torque, and a turbocharged petrol unit generating 100hp of power and 160Nm torque (152 Nm with CVT).
| Motor | 1.0 liter NA gasoline | 1.0-liter gasoline turbo |
| Power | 72 PS | 100 PS |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 160 Nm (MT) / 152 Nm (CVT) |
| Transmission | 5 speed MT | 5 speed MT / CVT |
A 5-speed manual gearbox is offered with both engines as standard, while the turbo petrol unit can also be had with an optional automatic CVT.
6. Color options
The Magnite is offered with 5 different monotonous paint schemes, including Onyx Black, Sandstone Brown, Flare Garnet Red, Blade Silver, and Storm White, while there are also three two-tone options, namely Vivid Blue / Storm White, Flare Garnet Red / Onyx Black and Pearl White / Onyx Black.
Interestingly, the Flare Garnet Red is actually a four-layer color that represents slightly different hues when viewed from different angles.
7. Price
Nissan has aggressively priced the Magnite from a starting price of Rs 4.99 lakh, going up to Rs 7.55 lakh for the 1.0-liter NA gasoline variants. On the other hand, the 1.0-liter turbo gasoline trims are currently priced at Rs 6.99 lakh, going up to Rs 9.35 lakh (all prices ex-showroom New Delhi).
| Variant | Price* |
| XE 1.0 liter petrol MT | 4.99 000 rupees |
| XL gasoline 1.0 liter MT | 5.99 000 rupees |
| XV 1.0 liter gasoline MT | 6.68,000 rupees |
| XV Premium 1.0 liter petrol MT | 7.55,000 rupees |
| XL 1.0 liter MT turbo petrol | 6.99 000 rupees |
| XV 1.0 liter MT turbo petrol | 7.68,000 rupees |
| XV Premium MT 1.0-liter gasoline turbo | 8.45,000 rupees |
| 1.0-liter XL CVT gasoline turbo | 7.89,000 rupees |
| 1.0-liter XV CVT gasoline turbo | 8.58,000 rupees |
| XV Premium CVT 1.0-liter gasoline turbo | 9.35,000 rupees |
* All prices are ex-showroom
It should be noted that these prices are introductory and are only valid until December 31, 2020. The base price of the Magnite will be revised to Rs 5.54 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) from January 1, 2021.
