Nissan Gravite Visia

The Gravite is Nissan’s India‑focused compact 7‑seater MPV developed and locally manufactured at the Chennai plant, adopting Nissan’s global design language while offering flexible interior configurations and enhanced storage for family use; it sits below the Magnite, competes directly with the Renault Triber and other value‑oriented three‑row models, and is part of Nissan’s multi‑year product push to revive its India business with launches from early 2026 onward, including a January reveal and local production emphasis to keep pricing competitive.

I find the Gravite to be a compelling, value-focused 7‑seater for India that prioritises space, modularity and practicality for family buyers; Nissan’s packaging appears calibrated to deliver roomy second- and third-row layouts and significant storage options while retaining a compact footprint for city driving, making it a strong alternative to segment rivals built on the same CMF‑A+ architecture.

I've been closely following Nissan's moves in India, and the recent unveiling of the Gravite 7-seater MPV has me excited for its potential in the value-driven family segment. This sub-4 metre B-MPV, named Gravite and tailored specifically for Indian families, emphasizes space, modular seating with a removable third row, and practicality, all while carrying Nissan's signature C-shaped grille for a distinct global design identity. Built on the CMF-A platform at the Renault-Nissan Chennai plant, it's set for a January 2026 launch with showroom availability by March, priced around Rs 6 lakh, positioning it against rivals like the Renault Triber. Power comes from a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine delivering 72 PS and 96 Nm, mated to a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Expected features include an 8-inch infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch digital driver's display, push-button start, manual AC with rear vents, wireless charger, 6-speaker audio, six airbags, ESC, hill-start assist, TPMS, and parking sensors with rear camera. As Nissan's first product in its revival strategy, the Gravite promises flexible interiors and enhanced storage, making it a smart, no-frills choice for urban families needing seven seats without breaking the bank.

Nissan has positioned the Gravite as an affordable, locally made B‑segment MPV with expected pricing in the ballpark of mid‑6 lakh rupees ex‑showroom, with industry estimates and early price leaks suggesting a starting figure around ₹6.2 lakh (ex‑showroom) while on‑road pricing in major Indian cities should range higher after insurance, RTO and state taxes—typically adding 12–20% depending on state and variant choice, which would put on‑road prices across trims in the roughly ₹7–8.5 lakh bracket.

The Gravite is expected to use the same 1.0‑litre naturally aspirated petrol powertrain already used across Nissan/Renault’s India models, so real‑world fuel economy should be similar to the Triber/Kiger family—typically in the high teens to low 20s kmpl depending on driving conditions—meaning running costs will be competitive for city and family usage.