Nissan entered the crowded sub-4m SUV space in December 2020 and set a benchmark in terms of affordability. With a sub-Rs 5 lakh starting price, the Magnite isn’t only cheaper than all its segment rivals, but also a couple of sedans falling under an equivalent length criterion. it’s a petrol-only offering available with either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit. While a 5-speed manual transmission is standard for both engines, the latter is obtainable with an optional CVT also . We took the Nissan Magnite Turbo CVT for our fuel efficiency test and here’s what the numbers revealed:
| Engine | 1.0-litre Turbo-petrol |
| Power | 100PS |
| Torque | 152Nm |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Claimed fuel efficiency | 17.7kmpl |
| Tested fuel efficiency (City) | 13.60kmpl |
| Tested fuel efficiency (Highway) | 18.35kmpl |
While the CVT-equipped Magnite fell in need of the ARAI-claimed figure in city conditions by delivering only 13.6kmpl, it surpassed the claimed figure by quite 0.5kmpl on the highway.
For those that use the Nissan sub-4m SUV primarily within the city, expect the Magnite to return a mileage of around 14.5kmpl. However, if your daily travel involves driving on wide and open stretches of roads, the Magnite could deliver a mileage of around 17kmpl. If you’re someone who uses the SUV equally between the town and highways, expect a mean fuel efficiency of 15kmpl.
It is important to notice that fuel efficiency depends on a mixture of driving conditions, the car’s condition also as driving style, so your experience may vary from ours. If you’ve booked a Magnite turbo-petrol CVT, be happy to share your findings with us within the comments.