Nissan Magnite

The Nissan Magnite has great road presence and will attract attention on the road. It gets LED daytime running lights (DRLs) along with sleek LED headlamps as well. The grille is big in size while the headlights function well as well. The side profile looks smart enough with its characteristic body haunches and plastic cladding, along with good chrome treatment. There are 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels on offer for the car along with a simple rear design, complete with non-LED split taillights and prominent badging. Overall, the design is sure to wow most buyers in this segment. 

The Nissan Magnite manual version is easy to drive and performs steadily enough. It is maneuverable and you get good visibility overall. The engine is refined right below the 3,000 RPM mark and has good low-end torque as well. You can accelerate swiftly and the five-speed gearbox is smooth and extremely convenient to use. The engine is also good in terms of overall fuel economy. The CVT unit is better for highway driving although it has slightly lesser torque. The shifts are smooth and the engine revs do not remain constant for a lengthy duration. The engine also does not come with excessive highway noise. The engine however feels slightly noisy when you cross 4,000 RPM. The Sport button for the CVT helps with regard to staying firmly within the power band and overtaking seamlessly. 

• Petrol Manual- 20 kmpl
• Petrol Automatic- 17.7 kmpl 

The Nissan Magnite offers a good driving experience overall, in the city. It has good handling over rough roads and potholes. It can comfortable take most obstacles with its ground clearance of 205 mm and also makes for a good and refined option for congested city traffic. Visibility and maneuverability are both on the higher side as well. On the highway, the Magnite feels stable and planted. However, the softer suspension does niggle slightly when you are cornering at higher speeds. The narrower 195 section tyres are the issue here. The Magnite is not a car that you can drive in a sporty manner or push too hard.