KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Exciting 'Freedom' offers ongoing currently
- Gives you the choice of a manual, CVT, and AMT gearboxes
- Most affordable compact SUV at Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Two petrol powertrain options are available
If you really think about it, the Magnite is what brought Nissan out of troubled times. Ever since its launch in 2020, Nissan has been continuously tweaking the Magnite, without altering or changing what makes it so successful. With the Freedom discount currently ongoing, we thought of quickly running you through the different variants the Nissan Magnite is available in. However, before that, do consider joining the 91wheels WhatsApp Community for all the latest updates in the automotive space!
Also read: Nissan Magnite Freedom Offer - Save Upto Rs 1.64 Lakh!
But first, some specifications!
The Nissan Magnite gives you the option of choosing from either a 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol, or a 1.0-litre turbocharged unit.
The naturally-aspirated 1.0-litre powertrain puts out 72 bhp and 96Nm of torque, paired to either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox. Meanwhile the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol puts out 98 bhp and 160Nm of torque, paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. With the CVT, the power output stays the same, but torque goes down marginally to 152Nm.
Variant Breakdown
The Nissan Magnite is available mainly in four variants; XE, XL, XV, and XV Premium. Additionally, each of these variants has their own possible configuration which includes the nat-asp MT, AMT, the turbo MT, CVT, the Kuro and the Geza Special Edition variants as well.
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Nissan Magnite XE
XE MT: Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
XE EZ-Shift: Rs 6.59 lakh (ex-showroom)
The XE is the base variant of the Nissan Magnite, and you can opt for either the 5-speed manual or the 5-speed AMT. The XE variant misses out on a lot of creature comforts, but it does get a decent amount of safety features on offer. These include:
- Dual front airbags
- Front seat belt pre-tensioner
- ABS
- Traction control
- Hill-start assist
- Reverse parking sensors
- Anti-theft immobilizer
- Automatic hazard lights on hard braking
- High-speed alert
- Rear defogger and wiper (AMT only)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
Additionally, on the outside, the XE variant comes fitted with steel rims, black ORVMs, body-coloured door handles, and halogen headlamps.
Nissan Magnite XL
XL MT: Rs 7.04 lakh (ex-showroom)
XL EZ-Shift: Rs 7.50 lakh (ex-showroom)
In addition to the safety equipment from the base variant, the XL variant of the Magnite comes with a little bit more. Let's take a detailed look right here:
- Four speakers
- A basic audio system with MP3, FM, and bluetooth connectivity
- Anti-theft alarm
- Central locking from driver's door
- Automatic door lock/unlock
- Keyless entry
- Turn-indicators integrated on ORVMs
- Shark-fin antenna
- Powered ORVMs with auto-fold
- Climate control
- Steering-mounted audio controls
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Nissan Magnite XV
XV MT: Rs 7.82 lakh (ex-showroom)
XV MT Turbo: 9.19 lakh (ex-showroom)
XV EZ-Shift: Rs 8.28 lakh (ex-showroom)
XV Turbo CVT: Rs 10.20 lakh (ex-showroom)
From the XV variant onwards, you get the option to choose from both the nat-asp and the turbo-petrol powertrains, with all the transmission options available as well. In addition to some equipment from the lower variants, the XV adds in a whole lot more.
- Four speakers with two front tweeters
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Voice recognition
- Reverse parking camera with guidelines
- WhatsApp Notification read-outs
- 16-inch diamond-cut alloy rims
- Chrome door handles with request sensor
- Push-button start/stop
- 7-inch multi-function TFT instrument cluster with adjustable brightness
- Smart Key
- Rear centre armrest with cupholders and mobile phone holder
- Illuminated glovebox
Nissan Magnite XV Premium
XV Premium MT: Rs 8.60 lakh (ex-showroom)
XV Premium Turbo MT: Rs 9.79 lakh (ex-showroom)
XV Premium EZ-Shift: Rs 8.96 lakh (ex-showroom)
XV Premium Turbo CVT: Rs 10.91 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Magnite XV Premium variant adds to the list of features available on the XV variants, and additionally also receives a few things that are available as an option, with some being restricted to the turbo-petrol trims only.
- 360-degree camera with bird's eye view
- LED projector headlamps
- Cruise control
- Rear A/C vents
- Tech pack with optional features (wireless charging pad, air purifier, high-end speakers, ambient lighting, puddle lamps, LED scuff plate)
- Connected car features and smartwatch connectivity via Nissan Connect app with the turbo-petrol engine only (geo-fencing, vehicle tracking, speed alert, vehicle health status, automated roadside assistance, service booking and service history among others)
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Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition
MT SV Kuro Edition: Rs 8.28 lakh (ex-showroom)
Turbo MT SV Kuro Edition: Rs 9.65 lakh (ex-showroom)
EZ-Shift SV Kuro Edition: Rs 8.74 lakh (ex-showroom)
Turbo CVT SV Kuro Edition: Rs 10.66 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Kuro Edition is essentially Nissan's dark edition treatment for the Magnite, and it is based on the XV variant of the standard Magnite. Here's what it gets:
- Gunmetal black alloy rims
- Piano black grlle
- Dark treatment elsewhere on the exterior and interiors
- Red brake callipers
- 360-degree camera
- Wireless charging pad
- Rear A/C vents
- Climate control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Four-speaker sound system with two front tweeters
- Rear wiper and defogger
- Push-button start/stop
- Hill-start assist
- Traction control
Nissan Magnite Geza Edition
Geza CVT Special Edition: Rs 9.84 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Magnite Geza is a special edition variant that is still on sale, and is based on the XL variant. However, there are a few things it does differently. For example, it can only be had in the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol CVT configuration, and there are some other different features.
- 9-inch touchscreen infotainment display
- Pre-installed Google Maps
- Wireless Android Auto
- JBL Speakers
- Reverse parking camera
- Climate control
- Hill-start assist
- Ambient lighting
- Powered ORVMs with auto-fold
- Push-button start/stop
- Anti-theft alarm
- Traction control
- Rear armrest with mobile phone holder
- 16-inch steel rims with wheel cover
Verdict
The Nissan Magnite should certainly be on your list if you're shopping for a car under a tight budget. The base variants may not get you much in terms of creature comforts, but they do get the safety basics covered. If you can live without a few extra creature comforts and the convenience of CarPlay/Android Auto, the XL variants should be a good fit. However, please do take a test drive before deciding.
