Nissan Magnite AMT Variant Inbound, Launch Likely In October

• Nissan Magnite to get 5-speed AMT, borrowed from Kiger.

• The new automatic option will be paired to the 72PS 1-litre NA petrol engine

• Expect a premium of Rs 55,000 over the MT.

• Launch likely to be in October

• Magnite is official car for 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

Nissan is set to introduce a new AMT transmission for the Magnite. This new transmission option will be paired with the 1-litre NA petrol powertrain. It will appeal to buyers who want an affordable automatic alternative to the turbo-petrol CVT. Nissan will likely take the wraps off this new variant in the month of October.

The new transmission in question is the 5-speed AMT from the Renault Kiger, teamed with the 72PS 1-litre NA powertrain. Currently, this engine in the Magnite is coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission only. The 1-litre turbocharged petrol engine, on the other hand, outputs 100PS and up to 160Nm, and is paired to either a 5-speed MT or a CVT.

The Magnite comes in four broad trims, and is offered in five monotone and four dual-tone variants. It comes loaded with safety features, like a 360-degree camera system, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. For more details, check out our in-depth first drive review. 

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Prices for the Magnite start at Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom) and you can expect the AMT to command a premium of around Rs 55,000 over the equivalent manual variants. It rivals Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Fronx, Hyundai Exter, Tata Punch, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, and the Renault Kiger. The Nissan Magnite is the official car for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023