Nissan registers over 60,000 bookings for Magnite SUV in India
What's the story
Japanese auto giant Nissan has received more than 60,000 bookings for its Magnite sub-compact SUV in India since it went on sale in December last year. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 5.59 lakh and is offered in XE, XL, XV, and XV Premium trims. The car is offered with two BS6-compliant petrol engine options. Here's our roundup.
Exteriors
It sports L-shaped DRLs and 16-inch alloy wheels
The Nissan Magnite features an aggressive design with a large blacked-out grille, a wide air dam, a silvered faux skid plate, sleek LED headlamps, and L-shaped DRLs. On the sides, it is flanked by roof rails, black B-pillars, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and designer 16-inch alloy wheels. A power antenna, a roof-mounted spoiler, and wrap-around LED taillamps are available at the rear section.
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Two engine choices are available
The Nissan Magnite comes with a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol motor that makes 72hp/96Nm and a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol mill which is available in two states of tune: 100hp/160Nm and 100hp/152Nm. Transmission duties are handled by a 5-speed manual or a CVT gearbox.
Interiors
Inside, there are quad speakers and an 8.0-inch touchscreen console
The Nissan Magnite offers a 5-seater cabin with fabric upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, power windows, automatic climate control, keyless entry, and a USB charger. It also packs four speakers and an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment panel with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. For safety, the car provides two airbags, a 360-degree-view camera, an engine immobilizer, and ABS with EBD.
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How much does it cost?
In India, the Nissan Magnite starts at Rs. 5.59 lakh for the base-end XE model and goes up to Rs. 10 lakh for the top-tier XV Premium model (both prices, ex-showroom).
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