Nissan Magnite

Expert Review by Maxabout

Introduction

Launched in December 2020, the Nissan Magnite is a B-SUV that has received an overwhelming response from Indian car buyers. The term "magnite" is a blend of the words "magnetic" and "ignite." It is manufactured in Chennai, India, and shares the same CMF-A+ platform as the Renault Kiger, which debuted later. It competes in the sub-4-metre crossover SUV segment in the Indian car market. The car is exported to various right-hand drive emerging countries throughout the world, including Indonesia, South Africa, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Uganda, Kenya, and more. The SUV is outfitted with a slew of high-tech comfort and convenience features. Today, we will go over everything you need to know about the Nissan Magnite.

Nissan Magnite Design and Style

2023 Nissan Magnite gets a bold and impressive design language. The wide grille, narrow LED bi-projector headlights, and massive chrome slabs give it an unmistakably Japanese flair. Yes, thanks to the grille design, the Magnite appears more Datsun than Nissan from the front. The sides are well finished, and the alloys are stylish as well. The wheel arches have been kept large to enhance the car's stance.

Turning to the car’s rear profile, it looks appealing with plenty of elements like the roof spoiler, Magnite badging on the tailgate, sharp tail lights, and a sculpted bumper section. In terms of body dimensions, the Magnite gets an overall length of 3994mm, an overall width of 1758mm, an overall height of 1572mm, and a wheelbase of 2500mm. The SUV has a 205 mm (unladen) ground clearance, which is ideal for our roads.

Nissan Magnite Engine and Gearbox

To power the new Magnite SUV, the automaker has offered two engine options. The first one is a naturally aspirated, 1.0-L, 999cc, petrol engine that is capable of churning out 72 HP and 96 Nm when coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission. Next on the list is a 1.0L Turbo Petrol, 999cc engine that generates different torque figures with different transmissions. It produces 100 HP and 160 Nm when combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox, whereas the output is 100 HP and 152 Nm when paired with a CVT gearbox.

Nissan Magnite Interior, Instrument Cluster & Boot Space

While the inside has an ergonomic arrangement, you can't overlook the hard plastics on the dash, centre console, and door pads. The front seats deliver excellent support and cushioning. You also get a good amount of storage space upfront. Two cup holders are located in the centre, and one huge bottle holder is located at each door. The rear seats are also quite comfy, with ample knee room and headroom. However, three full-sized people might sit tight due to the car’s width.

The infotainment system is easy to operate, and the JBL speakers produce high-quality sound. It also supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, both connected and wirelessly. The SUV is outfitted with a 7-inch completely digital and colorful drive-assist display. The instrument panel has a circular tachometer, speedometer, temperature gauge, fuel gauge, and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The offered boot space is a decent 336-litres, but it can be extended to 690-litres by folding the second-row seating.

Nissan Magnite Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking chores in the new Nissan Magnite are done by disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear, and the suspension duties are handled by a Mac Pherson strut with a lower transverse link at the front and a twin-tube telescopic shock absorber at the rear. The car rides on 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels that are shod with 195/60-R16 tyres, whereas the offered spare tyre is of 185/65-R15 profile.

Nissan Magnite Key Features

In terms of features of the new Nissan Magnite, it comes equipped with Bi-projector LED headlamps, LED turn indicators, L-shaped LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, chrome door handles, diamond-cut alloy wheels, ORVMs with turn indicators, rear AC vents, integrated steering mounted audio and meter controls, height-adjustable seats, cruise control, 20.32cm full flush touchscreen, Nissan Connect with 50+ features and smartwatch connectivity, first-in-segment 17.78 cm TFT display, keyless entry, rear armrest with cupholders and mobile holders, 12V charging socket, wireless charger, JBL sound system and many more. For passenger safety, it gets dual airbags, hydraulic brake assist, hill-start assist, traction control system, ABS with EBD, rear defogger, ISOFIX, rear parking sensors, VDC, and speed sensing lock, to name a few.

Nissan Magnite Top Speed, Acceleration & Mileage

2023 Magnite non-turbo accelerates from 0-100 kmph within 15.8 seconds and can reach up to a top speed of 150+ kmph. The mileage ranges from 17.7 kmpl to 19.42 kmpl depending on the city traffic or highways.

Nissan Magnite Variants & Colour Options

Nissan has offered the new Magnite in a total of five variants: XE, XL, XV Executive, XV and XV Premium. As for the colour choices, there are eight dual-tone and monotone colour options are available. You can choose any from Blade Silver, Sandstone Brown, Onyx Black, Storm White, Flare Garnet Red, Pearl White & Onyx Black, Vivid Blue & Storm White and Tourmaline Brown & Onyx Black.

Ex-showroom Price & On-Road Price

As far as pricing is concerned, 2023 Nissan Magnite Range starts at an ex-showroom price of Rs 5.97 lakh, Turbo starts at Rs 8.09 lakh and the Turbo CVT starts at Rs 9.75 lakh. Now, to understand the difference between ex-showroom and on-road prices, the ex-showroom price of a car is the sticker price that does not include the cost of road tax, insurance, and registration. The on-road price, on the other hand, includes the previously mentioned costs as well as the cost of insurance, RC, one-time road tax, extended warranty, and all accessories purchased for the vehicle. It is worth noting that on-road prices in our country vary greatly from state to state.

Nissan Magnite Competitors

2023 Nissan Magnite competitors in the Indian car market are Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Honda WR-V and the Tata Nexon.

Verdict - Should You Buy Nissan Magnite or not?

Undoubtedly, 2023 Nissan Magnite is a good car with plenty of features and an interesting design language. But there are some shortcomings too, like the build quality not being up to the mark as compared to other rivals, and the brand also needs to improve its dealership network. On the other hand, this is an affordable SUV with sophisticated features, and even the top-end variant's ex-showroom price is below 10 lakhs. So, if you are looking for a compact SUV and don’t mind getting a little less car for a lot less money, then you can definitely buy this one.