Nissan’s newest product, the Magnite, has secured a 4-star safety rating within the ASEAN NCAP (New Car Assessment Programme for Southeast Asian Countries) crash tests. While its detailed report is yet to be out, the crash-tested model may be a made-in-India because it is currently manufactured only within the country.
The Magnite’s standard safety net includes dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors. Nissan offers the higher-spec variants of the SUV with vehicle stability control, traction control, and hill start assist. aside from these, it’s also equipped with a couple of segment-first features like a 360-degree camera, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
While the Magnite may be a petrol-only model, you get the choice of either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine from the Renault Triber (72PS/96Nm) or a 1.0-litre turbocharged unit (100PS/up to 160Nm). Nissan offers the previous with a 5-speed MT only whereas the turbocharged engine is obtainable with either a 5-speed MT or CVT.
Nissan’s sub-4m SUV has created quite roar within the segment because of its price range of Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 9.59 lakh (ex-showroom). As a result, its waiting period has already gone beyond three to four months in several cities across the country. However, the bottom sub-5 lakh price was valid only until the top of 2020. The new pricing should be announced soon.
The Magnite fights it out with the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser, Ford EcoSport, and therefore the upcoming Renault Kiger. Stay tuned to CarDekho to see out the detailed crash test report that’s expected to be out soon.