Nissan Magnite To Get AMT Option, Launch Likely By October

The AMT variants are likely to command a premium of around Rs 55,000 over their manual counterparts

• Nissan launched the Magnite in late 2020 in India.

• The SUV will get the new AMT option with its 1-litre N.A. petrol engine like the Renault Kiger.

• Automatic option currently limited to 1-litre turbo-petrol unit with CVT option.

• Features on board include an 8-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera and auto AC.

• Currently priced between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 11.02 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

After being on sale for nearly three years, the Nissan Magnite is set to get a minor update in the form of a new transmission option. The Japanese carmaker has confirmed that the sub-4m SUV will be offered with a 5-speed AMT gearbox option, likely next month, October, same as its mechanical twin, the Renault Kiger.

Which Engine Will It Be Offered With?

Nissan will provide the 5-speed AMT gearbox with the 1-litre naturally aspirated (N.A.) petrol engine (72PS/96Nm) of the Magnite. The subcompact SUV also gets the option of a 1-litre turbo-petrol unit (100PS/up to 160Nm). While a 5-speed MT is offered as standard, the turbo engine also gets a CVT option. All these powertrains – including the 1-litre N.A. engine with the 5-speed AMT combo – have already been on offer with the Magnite’s cousin, the Renault Kiger, since its launch.

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No Other Changes Expected

We don’t expect Nissan to make any changes to the features list of the Magnite. The sub-4m SUV is already equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen system, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, auto AC with rear vents, and push-button start/stop.

Passenger safety is taken care of by dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a 360-degree camera and tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Prices And Rivals

The AMT variants of the Nissan Magnite could command a premium of around Rs 55,000 over their manual counterparts. For now, the Nissan SUV is priced from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.02 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It takes on the Renault Kiger, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, and Tata Nexon, while also being a viable option to the Citroen C3, Maruti Fronx and Hyundai Exter.

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