After nearly four years since it first entered the Indian market, Nissan has released the Magnite makeover, with prices starting at Rs 5.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom nationwide). It also received a mid-life update. Along with several additional functions, the facelifted edition has some minor but visible design improvements over the outgoing model.
Price
| Introductory, ex-showroom Price | ||||
| Variant | 1-litre petrol | 1-litre turbo-petrol | ||
| Manual | AMT | Manual | CVT | |
| Visia | Rs 5.99 lakh | Rs 6.60 lakh | NA | NA |
| Visia+ | Rs 6.49 lakh | NA | NA | NA |
| Acenta | Rs 7.14 lakh | Rs 7.64 lakh | NA | Rs 9.79 lakh |
| N-Connecta | Rs 7.86 lakh | Rs 8.36 lakh | Rs 9.19 lakh | Rs 10.34 lakh |
| Tekna | Rs 8.75 lakh | Rs 9.25 lakh | Rs 9.99 lakh | Rs 11.14 lakh |
| Tekna+ | Rs 9.10 lakh | Rs 9.60 lakh | Rs 10.35 lakh | Rs 11.50 lakh |
You must pay an additional Rs 50,000 for the AMT variants over the manual, and Rs 1.15 lakh for the CVT variants. The initial price of the new Magnite is the same as the outgoing version, although these are introductory prices, which are effective for the first 10,000 deliveries.
Minimal Design Changes
The new Magnite doesn’t appear all that different from the one that was released before the facelift. Its front end receives the same LED headlamps and boomerang-shaped DRLs as the previous model, with the exception of a somewhat larger grille. The C-shaped chrome accents on the grille remain the same, but other design aspects have changed, and it now has a gloss black surround.
The front bumper has been altered and now features an aggressively designed skid plate. The fog lamps have also been moved, little to the inside.
The alterations are not as obvious from the sides. The freshly designed 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels are the sole significant modification to the otherwise unchanging appearance.
The rear bumpers and boot lip are identical to the model before the facelift, but the LED tail lamps have undergone minor adjustments and new internal illumination components.
Similar Cabin
Similar to the exterior, the interior of the cabin receives few upgrades. The dashboard comes in a new black and orange theme, however it still has the same layout as before. The steering wheel, screen shape, and AC vents are all unchanged. All of the orange components on the doors and dashboard, however, are covered in soft-touch leatherette cushioning.
The centre console, which features a wireless phone charger in the centre, storage space at the bottom, and AC controls on top, has been retained from the previous design. The new seat has leatherette upholstery, but the old one still has a dual-tone black and orange finish.
There are further alterations as well. An ambient lighting strip is added to the dashboard, and the gear knob, door pads, and surrounding chrome pieces are all chrome.
Features & Safety
The updated Magnite has a 7-inch digital driver’s display, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, automated climate control, and 4-color ambient lighting.
It has six standard airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), an auto-dimming IRVM, and front and rear parking sensors as safety features.
Same Powertrain
The Magnite facelift’s powertrain is the same as it was in the model that came before it, despite significant styling and feature improvements.
| Engine | 1-litre naturally-aspirated petrol | 1-litre turbo-petrol |
| Power | 72 PS | 100 PS |
| Torque | 96 Nm | Up to 160 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT | 5-speed MT, CVT* |
| Fuel Efficiency | 19.4 kmpl (MT), 19.7 kmpl (AMT) | 19.9 kmpl (MT), 17.9 kmpl (CVT) |
Rivals
Nissan’s redesigned Magnite faces competition from the Renault Kiger, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, and Renault Kiger. It also competes with sub-4 metre crossovers, such as the Maruti Fronx and the Toyota Taisor.
