Nissan Magnite AMT Is The Most Affordable Automatic SUV In India

Published October 10, 2023
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The Magnite AMT is for those who need an affordable automatic transmission instead of the CVT that’s offered with the turbo-petrol engine

Nissan Magnite AMT launched in India at Rs 6.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
72PS 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is teamed with a 5-speed AMT.
The Magnite AMT has an ARAI-claimed fuel efficiency of 19.7kmpl.
Offered across the variant lineup, including the newly launched Kuro Edition.
Nissan has introduced a new Vivid Blue hue that’s exclusive to Magnite AMT.

Nissan India has launched the Magnite AMT on our shores, with prices starting from Rs 6.5 lakh (ex-showroom). This transmission is offered with the 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine in five broad trims: XE, XL, XV, Kuro Edition and XV Premium. It’s for those who want a more accessible automatic transmission in the Magnite lineup.

Take a look at the variant-wise prices:

	Manual	AMT	Difference
XE	Rs 6 lakh	Rs 6.5 lakh	Rs 50,000
XL	Rs 7.04 lakh	Rs 7.44 lakh	Rs 40,000
XV	Rs 7.81 lakh	Rs 8.21 lakh	Rs 40,000
Kuro Edition	Rs 8.27 lakh	Rs 8.67 lakh	Rs 40,000
XV Premium	Rs 8.59 lakh	Rs 8.9 lakh	Rs 31,000

As you can see in the table, the Magnite AMT is up to Rs 50,000 more expensive than its equivalent manual variants. Also, its starting prices make it the most affordable automatic SUV you can buy in India today.

Nissan Magnite AMT: Specifications

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The Nissan Magnite AMT gets the 72PS 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, teamed with a 5-speed AMT, a combo found in its sibling, the Renault Kiger. To make life easier in town, the Magnite AMT also has creep mode, making driving in bumper to bumper traffic easier. Also, the Magnite gets hill start assist and electronic stability control, meaning those standing starts on slopes are taken care of. It’s also fuel efficient, with an ARAI-claimed number of 19.7kmpl.

The Magnite AMT joins as the second automatic option for the Nissan SUV after the CVT that’s offered with the turbo-petrol engine.

Nissan Magnite AMT: One New Colour

Nissan Magnite AMT Is The Most Affordable Automatic SUV In India overview

Along with the introduction of the Magnite AMT, Nissan has also introduced a new colour option for the sub-4 metre SUV: Vivid Blue colour with a black roof. This hue will be exclusive to the Magnite AMT variants and will be limited to the higher-end trims.