Nissan has launched the newest version of its popular small SUV, the Magnite, and it’s getting a lot of attention. Staying true to its good-value promise, the new Magnite comes with many upgrades, especially in safety and helpful features, all while keeping its prices competitive. This update wants to make the Magnite even stronger in the tough small SUV market.
Better Safety: A Key Focus
One of the biggest changes to the Nissan Magnite is adding better safety features to most models. Knowing that safety is very important to today’s car buyers, the new Magnite now has six airbags as standard in many versions. This includes front, side, and curtain airbags, giving good protection to everyone inside.
Also, Nissan has added an all-around (360-degree) camera in the higher-end versions. This feature gives a view from above the car, making parking and moving in tight spots much easier and safer. Other important safety features that are still offered include:
- Electronic Stability Program (ESP): Helps keep the car under control if it skids.
- Traction Control System (TCS): Stops the wheels from spinning on slippery roads.
- Hill Start Assist (HSA): Stops the car from rolling backward on hills.
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Makes sure braking is controlled and stops the wheels from locking up.
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Warns the driver if the tyre pressure is low.
- Rear parking sensors with camera: Helps when backing up.
The Nissan Magnite has also received a 4-star safety rating for how well it protects adults from Global NCAP, showing it’s built strongly.
Lots of Features and Easy to Use
Besides safety, the new version of the Magnite also focuses on making driving better overall with several new and updated features:
- Sleeker LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs): Make the front look more modern and lively.
- Redesigned Front Grille and Bumper: Help give it a newer and bolder look.
- New Alloy Wheel Designs: Make the side of the car look better.
- Shiny Black Details: Available in some versions, especially the Kuro Edition, making it look a bit more fancy.
- Rear AC Vents: Make people in the back more comfortable, especially when it’s hot.
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay: Offered on the 8-inch touchscreen, letting you easily connect your phone.
- Digital Instrument Cluster: Gives the driver modern and helpful information.
- Push Button Start/Stop: Makes it easier to start and stop the car.
- Voice Recognition: Lets you control some things by speaking.
Engine Choices and Mileage
The new Nissan Magnite keeps its current engine choices, which now meet the latest pollution rules (RDE) and can use E20 fuel:
- 1.0-litre Regular Petrol: Makes 72 PS of power and 96 Nm of torque, good for driving in the city. It comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox and an automatic option (AMT) in some versions. The claimed mileage for this engine is between 18.5 kmpl and 19.4 kmpl, depending on the version and gearbox.
- 1.0-litre Turbo Petrol: Gives more exciting performance with 100 PS of power and 160 Nm of torque (152 Nm with CVT). This engine comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT (automatic) gearbox. The claimed mileage for the turbo petrol versions is between 17.9 kmpl and 19.9 kmpl.
These engines are known for being a good mix of performance and saving fuel, making the Magnite a practical choice for everyday trips and occasional longer drives.
Price and Versions
Nissan has cleverly kept the price of the new Magnite competitive, similar to the old model, even with the extra features. The expected showroom prices in India are roughly from ₹6.00 Lakh to ₹11.76 Lakh, depending on the version and features.
The Magnite comes in different versions, including:
- XE (Basic)
- XL
- XV
- XV Premium
- Kuro Edition (a special black version with the best features)
Automatic options (AMT and CVT) are available on some versions. The good pricing makes the Nissan Magnite a strong competitor against cars like the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and Kia Sonet in the small SUV market.
In Conclusion
The new version of the Nissan Magnite is a very attractive option for people looking at small SUVs. With big improvements in safety like the all-around camera and six airbags, along with more helpful features and a fresh look, the Magnite still offers great value without costing more. Its fuel-efficient engine choices and competitive prices make it worth considering if you want a feature-rich and safe small SUV in India.