- Nissan Magnite will be launched during the festive season
- The model will be offered with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine
Nissan India has unveiled the Magnite compact SUV ahead of its launch which is likely to take place during the festive season this year. The sub-four metre SUV is a part of the company’s plan to introduce 12 new cars in the next 18 months across the world.
Design highlights of the new Nissan Magnite include LED bi-projector headlamps, L-shaped LED DRLs, LED turn indicators, LED fog lights, squared wheel arches, front and rear silver skid plates, 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, silver roof rails with 50kgs load-bearing, Magnite badging on the front fenders, and the puddle lamps.
Inside, the Nissan Magnite will come equipped with an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Nissan Connect, six-speaker music system, around view monitor, fully-digital seven-inch TFT MID with TPMS, steering mounted controls, engine start-stop button, wireless charging, hexagon-shaped AC vents, cruise control, second-row AC vents, rear arm-rest with cup holder and mobile holder, a 10-litre glovebox, and 60:40 split seats. The model receives safety features in the form of dual airbags, ABS with EBD, VDC, HBA, HSA, traction control, speed-sensing door lock, and an anti-roll bar.
Powertrain options on the new Nissan Magnite will be limited to a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a CVT unit is offered as an option. The model is claimed to return a fuel efficiency of 20kmpl. Customers will be able to choose from five mono-tone and three dual-tone colour options.
