Nissan Magnite Garners Over 40,000 Bookings In India

• Nissan Magnite garners over 40,000 bookings; over 6,500 units delivered.
• It’s priced from Rs 5.49 lakh to Rs 9.59 lakh (ex-showroom).
• Magnite commands a waiting period of up to 7 months in certain cities.
• It’s offered with two petrol engines: a 1.0-litre NA and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol.

The Magnite, Nissan’s debut sub-4 metre SUV, has garnered over 40,000 bookings since its launch in December 2020. Out of the 40,000 bookings, Nissan has delivered over 6,500 units of the Magnite to customers. The Magnite currently commands a waiting period of around seven months, though Nissan says it’s operating at full pace to reduce waiting periods. 

Priced from Rs 5.49 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards, the Magnite is offered in a total of five variants: XE, XL, XV, XV Premium and XV Premium (O). It’s offered with two petrol engines: a 72PS 1.0-litre naturally aspirated and 100PS 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit. A 5-speed manual transmission is offered as standard while the turbo-petrol engine can be opted with a CVT. 

The Magnite’s success can also be attributed to its lengthy feature list. Highlights include an 8-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, connected car tech (only in XV Premium (O)), climate control, cruise control, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, LED headlamps with DRLs, and keyless entry with push button start. Safety is covered by dual airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with a 360-degree camera, and electronic stability control (Turbo variants only). 

The Magnite’s arch rivals include the Renault Kiger, Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza. It could also be considered an alternative against premium hatchbacks such as the Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Honda Jazz, and the Hyundai i20.