Nissan India has expanded the Magnite line-up with the launch of the automated manual transmission (AMT) version of the subcompact SUV, dubbed the ‘EZ-Shift’, at introductory prices ranging from Rs 6.50 lakh to Rs 8.90 lakh.(All prices, ex-showroom). At this price, the Magnite AMT sports a premium of Rs 50,000 over the base manual variant, and costs about Rs 3.50 lakh less than the entry Turbo variant equipped with a CVT automatic, but it’s worth noting introductory prices will only be valid for a month, and will be revised from November 11, 2023. With this, the Nissan Magnite becomes the most affordable SUV in India to be equipped with an AMT.
| Variant | Ex-showroom price |
| XE | Rs 6,49,900 |
| XL | Rs 7,44,000 |
| XV | Rs 8,21,000 |
| KURO Special Edition | Rs 8,67,000 |
| XV Premium | Rs 8,89,500 |
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The Magnite EZ-Shift has a 5-speed AMT.
The 5-speed AMT in the Magnite EZ-Shift, which is the same unit as seen in the mechanically-related Renault Kiger, is paired with the 1.0-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol engine. With an ARAI-certified figure of 19.70 kmpl, the Magnite AMT is marginally more fuel-efficient than the manual version of the subcompact SUV. Nissan says the Magnite AMT has a creep function, along with a kick-down function, to make the driving experience smoother.
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The AMT will be available on the XE, XL, XV, and XV Premium trims, as well as on the recently launched Magnite Kuro Edition. A new dual-tone paint scheme, combining the ‘Vivid Blue’ body colour with a black roof, will be offered on the higher trims of the Magnite AMT.
Dual-tone blue-and-black colour scheme will be offered on higher trims of the Magnite AMT.
Commenting on the launch, Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director of Nissan Motor India, said, "Nissan Magnite has been a game-changer, setting new benchmarks with its strong value proposition, top-tier safety ratings, and low cost of ownership. The Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift, launched today at a very aggressive introductory price breaks boundaries as the most accessible affordable AMT in SUV, sedan, and hatchback categories and is a game changer for accessible convenience for a wider range of customer preferences for a seamless exciting driving experience."
The Magnite AMT range presently starts a full Rs 2 lakh lower than the Kiger AMT, and also comfortably undercuts AMT versions of other accessible subcompact SUVs such as the Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter.
