Nissan Magnite launched at Rs 4.99 lakh

Nissan Magnite launched at Rs 4.99 lakh

The Nissan Magnite has just been launched in India, making it the newest entrant in the compact SUV segment.The Magnite’s introductory prices start at Rs 4.99 lakh for the base XE trim-level and goes up to Rs 9.45 lakh for the top-spec XV Premium (O) CVT.  The company has also announced that prices are introductory and will go up from January 1, 2021.

Nissan Magnite price (ex-showroom)

Nissan Magnite features
Nissan is offering the Magnite in five main trim-levels – XE, XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O). In top spec, the Magnite gets a long equipment list that includes LED bi-projector headlamps with LED DRLs, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, electrically adjustable and foldable wing mirrors, roof-rails as well as front and rear faux skid plates.

Furthermore, it also gets an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a 7.0-inch TFT display for instrument cluster, voice recognition technology, push-button start,cruise control, a 360-degree around view camera, tyre pressure-monitor and all-black interior

Nissan Magnite Technology pack
For the Magnite XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O) trims, Nissan also offers an optional Technology Package. For an extra Rs 39,000, this package adds equipment like wireless charging, air purifier, ambient mood lighting, puddle lamps, and JBL speakers, over and above the already available features.Nissan Magnite design
In terms of styling, the compactSUV is well proportioned and has a muscular stance thatis accentuated by its strong body lines. Some of the Magnite’s stand-out design features include the L-shaped LED DRLs, swept-back headlights, large octagonal grille, thick C-pillars, haunches above the rear, and the black body cladding that goes around the SUV. Dual-tone colour schemes are available with all variants save for the lower-spec XE and XL, and add Rs 14,000 to the price.

Nissan Magnite engine and gearbox options

The Magnite comes with the choice of two petrol engines. The first is a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder,naturally aspirated engine producing 72hp, whilethe second option is a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder,turbo-petrol unit (HRA0) that churns out 100hp and 160Nm of torque. Nissan is not going to offer a diesel engine with the Magnite.

In terms of gearbox options, both engines come paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. The turbo-petrol additionally gets the option of a CVT automatic gearbox,but in this configuration the engine’s torque output drops by 8Nm (to 152Nm)