The sub-4m SUVs available in India will have a replacement competitor within the sort of the Nissan Magnite that’s set to be launched tomorrow. Nissan will offer its sub-4m SUV in five variants: XE, XL, XV, XV Premium, and XV Premium (O). Bookings for the Magnite are open for Rs 11,000 while customer test drives will begin from tomorrow and deliveries from January 2021.
Nissan’s Magnite are going to be a petrol-only offering. it’ll feature either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (from the Triber) or a replacement 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit. The 1.0-litre naturally aspirated will have an equivalent output because the Triber’s (72PS/96Nm) and can come mated to a 5-speed MT only. On the opposite hand, the new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine are going to be offered with either a 5-speed MT or a CVT. It develops up to 100PS and 152Nm with the CVT whereas the torque output of the MT-equipped variants stands at 160Nm. The Magnite are going to be the primary SUV within the segment to be equipped with a CVT gearbox.
Speaking of firsts, Nissan will offer the Magnite with some new features including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and JBL audio system , and a 360-degree camera. Safety kit will include dual front airbags, tyre pressure monitor and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
Nissan are going to be getting into one among the foremost populated SUV segments in India with the launch of the Magnite. it’ll fight it out with the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and therefore the upcoming Renault Kiger. The Magnite is predicted to be priced within the range of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom).
Here is a view on expected price list :
| Variant | Price |
| 1.0-litre petrol XE | Rs 5.50 lakh |
| 1.0-litre petrol XL | Rs 6.25 lakh |
| 1.0-litre petrol XV | Rs 6.75 lakh |
| 1.0-litre petrol XV Premium | Rs 7.65 lakh |
| 1.0-litre Turbo petrol XL | Rs 7.25 lakh |
| 1.0-litre Turbo petrol XV | Rs 7.75 lakh |
| 1.0-litre Turbo petrol XV Premium | Rs 8.65 lakh |
| 1.0-litre Turbo petrol XL CVT | Rs 8.15 lakh |
| 1.0-litre Turbo petrol XV CVT | Rs 8.65 lakh |
| 1.0-litre Turbo petrol XV Premium CVT | Rs 9.55 lakh |