The new Nissan Magnite has entered the sub-4m SUV segment with eye-catching design and a surprisingly affordable introductory price. it’ll be available from Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 9.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) till New Year’s Eve which helps it undercut its direct rivals by a minimum of Rs 1.70 lakh. This pricing also brings into contention with premium hatchbacks and that we see exactly how it fares on price alone.
The Magnite is obtainable with two 1.0-litre petrol engines, the 72PS naturally aspirated gets a manual gearbox only while the 100PS turbocharged unit has the selection of a CVT automatic also . Since it is a petrol-only offering, we’ll only be comparing its prices with petrol variants of the premium hatchback segment.
Nissan also offers the Magnite with a Tech Pack that gives additional features on all variants from the XV trim onwards for a premium of Rs 38,698. It offers dealer-level accessories, not factory-fitted equipment, which incorporates wireless charging pad, air purifier, ambient lighting and a JBL audio system .
The entry-level Nissan Magnite XE is cheaper than any premium hatchback currently on offer. It gets the 72PS/96Nm 1.0-litre engine mated to a 5-speed manual and it’s the smallest amount powerful option here.
The Magnite XE is cheaper than the bottom variants of the Tata Altroz by Rs 45,000, Maruti Baleno by Rs 65,000 and therefore the Hyundai i20 by Rs 1.79 lakh.
The top-spec turbo-petrol variant of the Magnite with the manual gearbox remains cheaper than the entry-level turbo variant of the i20 which offers more power and a 6-speed iMT (clutchless manual).
The top-spec Maruti Baleno, Tata Altroz and Volkswagen Polo with the manual gearbox are still cheaper than the top-spec Magnite Turbo XV Premium by the maximum amount as Rs 70,000.
Volkswagen and Hyundai premium hatchbacks also get a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine option but it’s more powerful than Nissan’s 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.
Maruti is that the just one to supply a mild-hybrid variant which helps with the fuel efficiency of the Baleno but it does come at a premium which makes the Delta variant pricier than the top-spec Alpha variant.
Only one variant of the Honda WR-V crossover is within comparable range of the Nissan Magnite sub-4m SUV.
| Nissan Magnite | Maruti Baleno | Hyundai i20 | Tata Altroz | Honda Jazz | VW Polo | Toyota Glanza | Honda WR-V |
| XE – Rs 4.99 lakh | XE – Rs 5.44 lakh | ||||||
| XL – Rs 5.99 lakh | Sigma – Rs 5.64 lakh | XE Rhythm – Rs 5.70 lakh | Trendline – Rs 5.98 lakh | ||||
| XM – Rs 6.30 lakh/ Rs 6.64 lakh (Style)/ Rs 6.69 lakh (Rhythm)/ Rs 6.94 lakh (Style + Rhythm) | |||||||
| XV – Rs 6.68 lakh (Rs 7.07 lakh with Tech Pack) | Delta – Rs 6.45 lakh | Magna – Rs 6.78 lakh | XM+ – Rs 6.60 lakh | ||||
| Turbo XL – Rs 6.99 lakh | Zeta – Rs 7.01 lakh | XT – Rs 6.99 lakh/ Rs 7.38 lakh (Luxe) | Comfortline – Rs 6.92 lakh | G – Rs 7.01 lakh | |||
| Delta Mild hybrid – Rs 7.33 lakh | G Mild-hybrid – Rs 7.48 lakh | ||||||
| XV Premium/ Premium(O)- Rs 7.55 lakh/ Rs 7.65 lakh (Rs 7.94 lakh with Tech Pack) | Alpha – Rs 7.64 lakh | Sports – Rs 7.60 lakh | XZ – Rs 7.59 lakh/ Rs 7.89 lakh (Urban) | V – Rs 7.50 lakh | |||
| Turbo XV – Rs 7.68 lakh (Rs 8.07 lakh with Tech Pack) | Zeta Mild hybrid – Rs 7.90 lakh | XZ(O) – Rs 7.75 lakh | V – Rs 7.64 lakh | ||||
| VX – Rs 8.10 lakh | Highline Plus – Rs 8.09 lakh | SV – Rs 8.50 lakh | |||||
| Turbo XV Premium/ Premium(O) – Rs 8.45 lakh/ Rs 8.55 lakh (Rs 8.84 lakh with Tech Pack) | Asta – Rs 8.70 lakh | ZX – Rs 8.74 lakh | |||||
| Turbo Sports iMT – Rs 8.80 lakh |
While the Nissan Magnite offers a special proposition to a premium hatchback in terms of comfort, road presence and style , it are often an alluring option for those simply looking to upgrade to a much bigger car on alittle budget. you’ll examine how the Magnite’s prices fare against its rivals just like the Kia Sonet and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza here.