Nissan India is betting big on its upcoming Magnite subcompact SUV that will take directly on the Tata Nexon, Maruti Vitara Brezza, Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue. The model recently made its world debut and is likely to see a release during this festive season (possibly next month). While its official prices will be announced in near future, it’s estimated to cost as low as Rs 6.50 lakh. The all-new Nissan Magnite has been packed with several segment-first features and advanced technology.
One of its highlights is the Around View Monitor (AVM) that will provide a virtual “bird’s eye view (toggle between rear view) from above the vehicle. Its right-hand camera will ease parallel and perpendicular parking. The Magnite comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and built-in voice recognition. The model has also been equipped with Nissan Connect technology offering over 50 features right from geo fence to smart watch connectivity.
The new Nissan compact SUV has first-in-class full 7.0-inch TFT instrument cluster with built-in tyre pressure monitor and ‘welcome’ animation’. It has driving eco function that not only rates driving and assigns score, but provides suggestions for improving driving skills. There are steering mounted controls for audio, cruise control and cluster. While a 6-speaker sound system is standard across the model lineup, the optional “Tech Pack” offers 6 premium JBL speakers.
Nissan claims that the Magnite offers best-in-class knee room, shoulder room in the front row and visibility. One the safety front, the new compact SUV offers vehicle dynamic control, hill start assist, traction control, anti-lock braking system (ABS) with electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), SRS dual airbags and anti-roll bar for tight cornering at high speeds.
Exterior design and styling of the new Nissan compact SUV is quite sporty, thanks to its square wheel arches, integrated sculpted bodyside cladding, diamond cut alloys, silver roof rails, and high ground clearance (205mm). The Nissan Magnite comes with LED lighting system that includes LED bi-projector headlamps, LED lightsaber-style turn indicators, LED L-shaped DRLs and LED fog lamps.
Nissan will offer its all-new compact SUV with two engines (1.0L naturally-aspirated and 1.0L turbocharged). While the former will come with manual and AMT gearbox options, the latter one can be had with either manual or segment-first CVT automatic transmissions.
