The sub-4m SUV segment will soon get a replacement Nissan-badged competitor called the Magnite. Its official launch has been scheduled for December 2 with official bookings set to commence within the coming days. Meanwhile, unofficial pre-launch bookings are already underway for a token deposit of Rs 11,000.
Nissan’s SUV are going to be a petrol-only offering. it’ll offer the selection of a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated unit and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine. the previous is that the same engine that powers the Renault Triber (72PS/96Nm) and it’ll come mated to a 5-speed manual transmission only. On the opposite hand, the new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit are going to be offered with either a 5-speed MT or a CVT automatic. This engine churns out up to 100PS and 152Nm with the CVT whereas the torque output of the MT-equipped variants stands at 160Nm. These are an equivalent engines that are expected to power its cousin, the Renault Kiger, that was recently unveiled in its pre-production guise. The respective fuel-efficiency figures of the Magnite’s powertrains stand at:
1.0-litre MT- 18.75 kmpl
1.0-litre turbo-petrol MT- 20 kmpl
1.0-litre turbo-petrol CVT- 17.7kmpl
On the features front, the Magnite will accompany a couple of segment-firsts like a 360-degree camera, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, 7-inch driver’s display, and JBL audio system . It also gets LED projector headlamps with LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, auto AC, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Standard safety features are likely to incorporate dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, and rear parking sensors.
As suggested by the recently leaked prices, the Magnite could retail from Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom). it’s close to set foot during a highly competitive segment that boasts of the Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport, Toyota Urban Cruiser, and therefore the upcoming Renault Kiger.