Production of the upcoming Nissan Magnite subcompact SUV is underway at the carmaker’s Chennai-based plant. The compact SUV might also be exported to markets such as South Africa, Indonesia, Bhutan, Nepal and Sir Lanka. In India, the Magnite will see a release next month and its deliveries will begin in December, 2020.
While its official prices will be announced in November, it’s estimated to cost as low as Rs 5.25 lakh for the base variant. If it happens, the Magnite will undercut all its rivals. The upcoming Nissan compact SUV has been built on CMF-A modular platform and designed especially for the Indian market.
Featuring a large front grille, LED bi-projector headlamps, L-shaped LED DRLs and LED fog lamps, its front fascia looks similar to the Datsun family. The small SUV has a sculpted bonnet, squared wheel arches, front and rear silver skid plates and LED turn indicators. It has been assembled with 16-inch diamond cut alloys.
Nissan has equipped its new compact SUV with a range of class-leading features including an Around View Monitor, an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity and in-built voice recognition system, tyre pressure monitoring system, a 7-inch TFT display. The list of features also includes wireless charging, ambient lighting, air purifier, Nissan Connect with 50+ features and more. It ensures passengers’ safety with features such as dual airbags, traction control, vehicle dynamics control, ABS with EBD, hill start assist and anti-roll bar.
On the engine front, the Nissan Magnite will receive the naturally aspirated and turbocharged version of the 1.0L, 3-cylinder petrol engine. While the former will deliver power around 72bhp, the latter will be good enough for 95bhp. The model lineup will come with three gearbox options – manual (standard), AMT (NA petrol only) and X-Tronic CVT automatic (turbo petrol only). The CVT automatic unit, with mirror bore cylinder with coating technology, will provide smoother acceleration and better fuel economy.
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