Nissan Magnite [2020-2024]

Latest Update: Nissan Magnite is now available with an AMT (automated manual transmission) gearbox option. You can opt for the AMT only with the 1 litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and not the 1 litre turbo petrol.

Key Highlights

Introduction

Nissan Magnite is a sub 4 meter compact SUV that shares its underpinnings with Renault Kiger. Both the SUVs have a common platform and many other components.

Variant and Colour

Nissan Magnite is available in 5 single tone colours and 4 dual tone colours. Moreover, it comes in 5 different variants.

Seating Capacity and Boot Space

Nissan Magnite is a 5 seater vehicle with a decent boot space of 336 litres. Moreover, it also comes with 60:40 split folding rear seats to increase the boot space.

Fuel Type and Mileage

Nissan Magnite is available in 2 engine options. First, a 1 litre turbocharged petrol generating 100 PS of power & a torque output of 160 Nm with manual gearbox and 152 Nm with CVT auto gearbox. Second, a 1 litre naturally aspirated petrol generating 72 PS of power and 96 Nm of torque. The ARAI mileage of 1 litre turbo-petrol engine with manual transmission and CVT auto transmission is 20 Km/L and 17.7Km/L respectively.

Transmission

The 1 litre turbocharged petrol comes with a 5 speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic and the 1 litre naturally aspirated petrol comes with a 5 speed manual gearbox or a 5 speed AMT automatic.

Safety Features

Nissan Magnite is one of safest vehicles in the compact SUV and micro SUV segment with a Global Ncap rating of 4 stars. On the active as well as passive safety features, Magnite offers dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, ESP, brake assist, traction control, hill hold, TPMS, front LED fog lamps, etc.

Dashboard and Entertainment Features

The Nissan Magnite comes loaded with a long list of features. These include a 360 degree view camera, wireless android auto/apple carplay, wireless phone charger, rear ac vents, tyre pressure monitoring system, 8 inch infotainment screen, 7 inch digital TFT drivers display and more. 

It also comes loaded with 50+ connected car tech features like remote operations, smartwatch connectivity, etc.

Ground Clearance and Dimension

Nissan Magnite measures 3994 mm in length, 1758 mm in width and 1572 mm in height. Moreover, it offers one of the segment best ground clearance of 205 mm.

Rivals

Nissan Magnite is one of the most affordable options in the compact SUV as well as micro SUV segment. In the compact SUV segment it rivals the likes of Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger and Mahindra XUV300. 

On the other hand, it also competes with Tata Punch, Hyundai Exter & Maruti Suzuki Nexa Fronx in the micro SUV segment.