Nissan Magnite

Introduction

• The Magnite is a subcompact crossover SUV offering both style and function.
• It is designed for the budget-conscious segment of buyers who still want something more than a hatchback,
• The Magnite is Nissan’s smallest SUV globally, even smaller than the Juke which is available abroad.
• The Magnite competes with other small crossovers and some affordable sub-four metre compact SUVs.
• This crossover SUV offers both manual and automatic transmissions, with the latter’s USP being CVT.

Exterior

• It has a bold and sporty front with a large chrome-accented grille that gives it a strong visual impact on the road.
• The headlamps are sleek LED projector types, complemented by sharp daytime running lights which enhance visibility.
• While the front bumper features a silver skid plate, the black body claddings give it a different appeal.
• Moreover, it rides on stylish dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels that boost its sporty stance.
• At the rear, there are distinctive boomerang-shaped LED tail lamps, an integrated high-mounted stop lamp, and a sporty spoiler.

Interior

• Step inside the Magnite, which despite being a compact SUV has a surprisingly spacious cabin with comfortable front seats.
• Its cabin is designed to accommodate five passengers and has decent rear space, although longer trips might feel a bit tight in the second row.
• The interior makes a generous use of soft-touch leatherette materials on the dashboard and door trims.
• The dashboard features an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a seven-inch fully digital driver’s display.
• Additionally, the driver’s display shows a little more than just essential info like speed, fuel levels, RPM, and TPMS as well.
• The leatherette-wrapped steering wheel comes with practical buttons for audio and cruise control.
• For comfort, it offers automatic climate control, rear air-conditioning vents, and an air quality control system.
• Then, there’s a cooled glovebox to keep your snacks or drinks cool.
• Safety is well addressed with features like six airbags, tyre pressure monitoring system, a 360-degree camera, etc.
• The higher variants get a dual-tone upholstery with quilted seating patterns, and the rear seats have a centre armrest as well.
• Additional interior features include ambient lighting with four colour options, multiple USB charging ports, and more.

Powertrain

• Nissan offers the Magnite in two engine options, both are one-litre three-cylinder engines.
• The first one is a naturally aspirated mill that produces 71bhp and 96Nm of torque.
• Then, the other is a turbocharged unit that churns 99bhp and 152Nm of torque.
• Notably, the latter turbo-power model gets either a five-speed manual gearbox or a smoother CVT.
• Meanwhile, the naturally aspirated engine comes mated to either a five-speed manual or automatic transmission.
• Both engines offer a FWD (forward wheel drive).