It’s Official! Nissan Magnite Has A Launch Date

• Nissan India will launch the Magnite on December 2.

• Bookings to commence in the coming days.

• Prices yet to be officially revealed but it’s likely to start from Rs 5.5 lakh as per leaked information.

• It will be offered with two 1.0-litre petrol engines across four broad variants.

• The Magnite will rival the Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Toyota Urban Cruiser and others.

Nissan India recently unveiled its sub-4 metre SUV, the Magnite. While it will soon commence pre-launch bookings, select dealerships have already begun unofficial reservations. If you’re eyeing one, the official prices of the Magnite will be out on December 2. 

Nissan will offer the Magnite in four variants: XE, XL, XV and XV Premium. It’s likely to be priced between Rs 5.50 lakh and Rs 9.55 lakh (ex-showroom) as per leaked information. The initial prices will be introductory followed by a hike in a few months. 

It will be offered with two 1.0-litre petrol engines: a naturally aspirated petrol unit developing 72PS and 96Nm and a turbo-petrol motor that will develop up to 100PS and 160Nm (152Nm with CVT). A 5-speed manual gearbox is offered as standard, however, the CVT is limited to the turbo-petrol engine. The naturally aspirated engine will be offered in all variants while the turbocharged motor will be limited to the top three variants. 

The Magnite will be loaded with 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch coloured digital driver’s display, connected car tech, cruise control, climate control and LED headlamps. The safety features will include dual airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, tyre pressure monitor, a 360-degree camera along with rear parking sensors.

The SUV will be offered in five monotone colours: red, white, brown, silver, black and three dual-tone shades: blue/white, red/black, and white/black. It will take on the likes of the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford Ecosport and Toyota Urban Cruiser.