Production-spec Nissan Magnite Spotted Days After Concept Unveil

• Production-spec Magnite retains the concept SUV’s sharp design elements.
• Magnite to get connected car tech, a 360-degree camera and more.
• Nissan could offer the Magnite with two petrol engines options.
• The Magnite is expected to reach showrooms in January 2021.

It was just yesterday my boss and I had a long word about the Nissan Magnite’s design. We also hoped most of the concept’s design elements would trickle down to the production version. A few hours later, a spy shot of the production-spec Magnite surfaced online. Does it create a strong first impression?

Yes it does! The folks at Nissan deserve a pat on the back as they have retained most of the concept’s design elements, including the bold grille, L-shaped elements on the bumper and the sculpted bonnet. Even the design of the headlamps looks identical. This particular test mule could be a mid-spec variant as it misses out on LED DRLs and LED headlamps. 

Sadly, the spy shot only reveals the front of the Magnite and we are yet to get a peek into the interior of the SUV. But considering that the front-end looks identical to the concept, we expect the rest of the design to follow suit. Have a look at the Magnite concept here.   

This Nissan could also be loaded to the brim with features. Some of the features that have already been confirmed include an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car technology, cruise control and a 360-degree camera. It should also offer keyless entry with push button start and possibly a sunroof. On the safety front, it could feature multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors, and electronic stability control.  

The Magnite could be offered with two petrol engine options. Base-spec variants could utilise the Renault Triber’s 72PS 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine while top-spec models could come with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that could develop around 100PS. While both engines will be offered with a manual transmission, the turbo-petrol could come with a CVT as well.  

The Nissan Magnite is expected to reach showrooms in January 2021. Expect an aggressive price tag that’s likely to start from around Rs 5.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nissan Magnite will fight it out with the Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the upcoming Kia Sonet and Renault Kiger.

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