The Nissan Magnite could also be late to the sub-4m SUV party but it’s made a splash on entry. With introductory prices starting from Rs 4.99 lakh to Rs 9.45 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it comfortably undercuts its rivals to supply tons useful for money. Since its launch on December 2, the Magnite has recorded over 5,000 bookings within the first five days.
Nissan’s sub-4m SUV is obtainable in five variants: XE, XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium(O). The last one only adds connected car technology to the XV Premium trim therefore the focus is on the primary four. All variants are offered with the 72PS 1.0-litre engine from the Renault Triber but there’s also the choice of a replacement 100PS 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine from the XL trim onwards. Both engines get a 5-speed manual transmission but only the turbo-petrol comes with the selection of a CVT automatic for all turbo-petrol variants.
In the official release, Nissan shared that quite 60 percent of the bookings were for the XV and XV Premium variants. These are the higher equipped trims with features sort of a 7.0-inch TFT digital driver’s display, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, control and even a 360-degree around view monitor. quite 30 percent of the Magnite’s bookings so far are for the CVT automatic variants. Nissan also reported that over 40 percent of those bookings came through the brand’s digital channels, which became more popular because of the varied precautions Nissan has taken during the pandemic.
The Magnite also gets a dealer accessory kit called the Tech Pack for Rs 38,698. It adds features like wireless charging pad, air purifier, ambient lighting and a JBL audio system . This kit along side the dual-tone paint options are available from the XV trim onwards. it’s worth noting that these aggressive prices of the Nissan Magnite are only available to those that book one before the top of the year. Customer deliveries are slated to start out in January 2021 and late buyers may need to endure long waiting periods.
Nissan’s Magnite may be a rival to the likes of the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport and Toyota Urban Cruiser. it’ll also compete against its Renault sibling, the Kiger, which is thanks to launch in early 2021.