Nissan India has just showcased two new versions of the Magnite SUV: the Magnite Kuro Edition and the Magnite EZ-Shift. The latter is essentially the AMT variant of the Magnite, offered with 1-litre naturally aspirated engine. Both are expected to go on sale in the coming days.
Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition
- The Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition is basically the Black Edition that is based on the higher-spec XV trim of the SUV. It boasts an all-black treatment inside and out.
- For beginners, the Magnite Kuro Edition comes wrapped in a stealthier all-black exterior paint scheme, accompanied by an all-black finish for the grille, grille surrounds, ORVMs, alloy wheels, and skid plates.
- There’s also the red-coloured brake callipers for a sportier appeal.
- The all-black theme continues inside the cabin as well, featuring blacked-out roof liners, sun visors, door trims, door handles, steering wheel, and AC vents.
- Regarding features, the Kuro Edition comes equipped with all the standard model’s features, including LED headlamps, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple Carplay and Android Auto, wireless smartphone charger, auto AC, rear AC vents, height-adjustable driver’s seat, digital instrument cluster, cruise control, 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system, ESC, and dual-front airbags.
- Powertrain options for the Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition are yet to be revealed.
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Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift
Until now, the Magnite was offered with two transmission options: 5-speed manual and CVT automatic. While the manual gearbox option was standard, the CVT transmission was limited to the 1-litre turbocharged petrol engine. But now, Nissan has offered the 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) option for the 1-litre naturally aspirated engine.
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The AMT option will be offered with Magnite’s entire variant lineup, comprising XE, XL, XV and XV Premium.
Pricing for the Magnite AMT is yet to be revealed; however, it is expected to command a premium of roughly Rs 55,000 over their manual counterparts.
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Competition
In the sub-4m SUV segment, the Nissan Magnite competes with the Renault Kiger, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Fronx, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, and Hyundai Venue.
