Nissan Magnite will be launched soon

Nissan Magnite: Nissan India will soon introduce another powertrain option in the Magnite SUV. The 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine will soon be offered with an automated manual transmission (AMT). With prices expected to start at ₹9.50 lakh (ex-showroom), this powertrain option will be the most affordable in the Magnite lineup for customers looking for an automatic gearbox in this compact SUV.
With the launch of the automatic gearbox, the Nissan Magnite will have four powertrain options for customers to choose from. This naturally aspirated 999cc petrol motor produces 71 bhp of power at 6,250 rpm and 96 Nm of peak torque at 3,500 rpm and was offered only with a 5-speed manual gearbox. For customers who wanted to choose the Magnite with an automatic powertrain, their only choice was a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine producing 99 bhp at 5,000 rpm and 152 Nm of torque at 2,200-4,400 rpm, available in two transmissions – a 5- speed manual and a CVT automatic.
The Magnite 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine is available in 6 variants, which include XE, XL, XV, XV DT, XV Premium and XV Premium DT. The AMT variant is expected to be the most expensive. Magnite comes with many features like smartwatch connectivity, 7-inch TFT digital instrument cluster, 8-inch infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and 360-degree camera. It is equipped with safety features hill start assist, ABS and EBD, electronic stability program, traction control and airbags.
As we reported earlier, with an expected price of ₹9.50 lakh, it will take on the likes of Renault Kiger and other sub-compact SUVs like Tata Punch, newly launched Hyundai Xcent and Citroen C3. However, compared to the upcoming Magnite AMT, Tata Punch and Hyundai Xcent, the Citroen C3 is only offered with a 5-speed manual while the others offer an AMT gearbox option.