Nissan To Reveal Prices Of Its Kia Sonet-rivalling SUV Tomorrow

Update (02/12/2020): Nissan has launched the Magnite with prices beginning from Rs 4.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Read more about it here.

• To be offered in five variants: XE, XL, XV, XV Premium, and XV Premium (O).

• Customer test drives begin from tomorrow and deliveries are expected from January 2021.

• It will get either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine or a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit.

• Will feature a segment-first CVT gearbox.

• Nissan’s Magnite will rival the likes of the Kia Sonet, Ford EcoSport and Tata Nexon.

The sub-4m SUVs available in India will have a new competitor in the form of the Nissan Magnite that’s set to be launched tomorrow. Nissan will offer its sub-4m SUV in five variants: XE, XL, XV, XV Premium, and XV Premium (O). Bookings for the Magnite are open for Rs 11,000 while customer test drives will begin from tomorrow and deliveries from January 2021.

Nissan’s Magnite will be a petrol-only offering. It will feature either a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (from the Triber) or a new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit. The 1.0-litre naturally aspirated will have the same output as the Triber’s (72PS/96Nm) and will come mated to a 5-speed MT only. On the other hand, the new 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine will be offered with either a 5-speed MT or a CVT. It develops up to 100PS and 152Nm with the CVT whereas the torque output of the MT-equipped variants stands at 160Nm. The Magnite will be the first SUV in the segment to be equipped with a CVT gearbox.

Also Read: Nissan Magnite vs Rivals: Fuel Efficiency Comparison

Speaking of firsts, Nissan will offer the Magnite with some new features including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and JBL sound system, and a 360-degree camera. Safety kit will include dual front airbags, tyre pressure monitor and ISOFIX child seat anchors.

Related: 2020 Nissan Magnite First Drive Review

Nissan will be stepping into one of the most populated SUV segments in India with the launch of the Magnite. It will fight it out with the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza/Toyota Urban Cruiser, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and the upcoming Renault Kiger. The Magnite is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 5.5 lakh to Rs 9.5 lakh (ex-showroom).

Before we sign off, here’s the complete variant-wise expected price list as per a recently leaked document: