[AUTO] Nissan Magnite global unveil on October 21

[Nikhel Nice]

Nissan Magnite global unveil on October 21

 

The Nissan Magnite will challenge the Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue and the Tata Nexon, among others.

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS :

• The Nissan Magnite concept was unveiled on July 16.
• We are expecting the Nissan Magnite to be launched in India in early 2021.
• The Nissan Magnite price might be between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom).

 

 

Nissan India today announced that the production-spec Nissan Magnite will make its world premiere on October 21. The Nissan Magnite will enter the sub-4metre compact SUV segment, where it will take on the likes of the Kia Sonet, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport and the Toyota Urban Cruiser.

The Nissan Magnite concept was unveiled on July 16. While we got to know the exterior details of the Magnite concept at the time of its global debut, the interior details were revealed the following month. From everything we have seen so far, we must admit that the Magnite comes across as a sporty vehicle with some impressive features.

The front of the Nissan Magnite is characterised by a blacked-out octagonal grille that is flanked by sweptback LED headlamps and L-shaped LED DRLs. The front bumper has sharp lines enhancing the style statement. The side profile boasts of flared wheel arches having black-cladding. The floating roof design, silver-finished roof rails, blacked-out ORVMs and alloy wheels combine to accentuate the overall sportiness of the sub-4metre compact SUV. At the rear, you will find LED tail lamps, contoured tailgate and spoiler.

The Nissan Magnite concept's interiors had impressed one and all. The official images released by Nissan India showed the cabin loaded with features like large touchscreen infotainment system, multi-function steering wheel, all-digital instrument panel and push start/stop button. The design of the dash looked quite neat. The dash, as well as the upholstery, had hexagon patterns. The hexagon-shaped air vents looked different, something we have not seen in the segment so far.

Although there has been no official word regarding the powertrains that will be available with the Nissan Magnite, several reports have suggested that the sub-4metre compact SUV will have 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine options with manual and automatic transmission choices.

We are expecting the Nissan Magnite to be launched in India in early 2021. The Nissan Magnite price might be between Rs 5 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom).