Nissan Magnite Reaches South Africa, Exports Underway To Over 65 Nations

Nissan India has commenced exports for its facelifted Magnite which was launched in India in October 2024. Over 2700 units of the facelifted iteration have already been exported to the Rainbow Nation. Nissan has revealed that the subcompact SUV will be exported to 65+ International markets, including left-hand driver markets as well. 

Over the years, more than 1.5 lakh units of the Magnite have been sold globally and with the facelifted version, the Japanese carmaker hopes to keep growing that number. Here is a look at the facelifted Magnite: 

Nissan Magnite Facelift Price: India vs South Africa 

The Magnite facelift’s pricing in South Africa ranges from R2.46 lakh to R4.11 lakh, which equates to Rs 11.55 lakh to Rs 19.30 lakh in Indian currency. In India, the same car’s price starts from Rs 5.99 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom). So the car sold in South Africa is around Rs 6-8 lakh more expensive. 

Nissan Magnite Facelift: Overview

The Nissan Magnite very recently received a facelift which introduced a tweaked exterior, some new features inside the cabin and a few premium touches in the interior. Both the South African and Indian version of the Magnite come with multiple variants and colour options to choose from. 

The Magnite’s key features include an 8-inch infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument display, multi-colour ambient lighting, an air purifier, a 6-speaker Arkamys tuned sound system, keyless entry with push-button start stop and cruise control. 

Passenger safety includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, a 360-degree camera with rear parking sensors, and a tyre pressure monitoring system. 

Here is a look at the Magnite’s powertrain options: 

For a detailed look at the Nissan Magnite facelift, check out our story. 

In India, the Magnite competes with subcompact SUVs like the Tata Nexon, Maruti Fronx, Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Skoda Kylaq, Hyundai Venue and Mahindra XUV 3XO.