The recently launched Magnite sub-Compact SUV is a very valuable product for Nissan in the Indian market as all hopes of the brand rest on it. It is priced from Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 9.45 lakh (ex-showroom). The brand has left no stone unturned to make it a desirable car, and these efforts are paying off as the Japanese carmaker has received 5,000 bookings and 50,000 enquiries for it in the initial five days since its launch.
Nissan has revealed that over 60% of bookings made were for the top-line variants- XV & XV Premium, and 40% of the total bookings were made via digital platforms. The brand also reported that 30% of the bookings made have been for the automatic models of the Magnite. For the people not in know, the Magnite's automatic models come equipped with a 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that transmits power to the front wheels via a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This engine generates 100PS of maximum power and 160Nm of peak torque with a 5-speed manual gearbox & 152Nm with CVT.
Besides this, the Nissan Magnite also gets a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated (NA) petrol engine choice, which is tuned to make 72PS of max power and 96Nm of peak torque. This engine offers a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard.
The Magnite is offered in five trims: XE, XL, XV, XV Premium, and XV Premium (O). It is a feature-loaded car that offers an LED headlamps, L-shaped LED DRLs, diamond-cut alloy wheels, an 8-inch infotainment system, wireless apple carplay & android auto, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, auto climate control, rear AC vents, cruise control, keyless entry with push-button start/stop, electrically adjustable & foldable ORVMs, height-adjustable driver's seat, front & rear armrest, dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, ESC, tyre pressure monitoring system and 360-degree parking camera, etc in top of the line variant. In addition to these features, Nissan is also offering an optional Tech Pack with selected variants, which includes an air purifier, wireless charging, ambient lighting, puddle lamps, and a premium JBL sound system.
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If you're looking to buy the Magnite, which is the most affordable sub-4m SUV in the country, then take a look at its variant-wise features details to find out a suitable trim for you.
Author's Take
The initial booking numbers are quite impressive, and it seems like the brand's low-cost and feature-loaded package strategy is working. However, will it be able to stay ahead of segment leaders like Maruti Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonnet, and Ford EcoSport? Well, the future will tell.
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