Nissan Magnite Facelift: 5 Subtle Changes

Nissan Magnite facelift launched in India

The facelifted Nissan Magnite has arrived in India, available in six newly renamed variants, with prices starting at Rs 5.99 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, pan-India). Customer deliveries of the refreshed SUV have already commenced across Nissan’s dealership network nationwide. Here’s a quick summary of the key features the updated Magnite brings.

Being a mid-cycle update, the refreshed Nissan Magnite doesn’t showcase major design overhauls but does receive a few subtle exterior tweaks. Notable changes include a larger grille with a familiar pattern and more prominent chrome accents, a restyled front bumper, and modified LED tail light elements. Additionally, it now sports redesigned 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and repositioned front fog lamps.

The interior changes are minimal, featuring a fresh black and orange theme along with leatherette padding on the dashboard, door panels, and around the center console. However, the dashboard layout, AC vent design, and steering wheel remain the same as the pre-facelift version.

The facelifted Nissan Magnite comes equipped with features like an 8-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, 4-color ambient lighting, and a wireless phone charger. For safety, it now includes six airbags as standard, along with a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), an auto-dimming IRVM, and a 360-degree camera.

Nissan has retained the same powertrain options for the facelifted Magnite. Here are the engine and gearbox details:

Specifications:
– 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol
– 1-litre turbo-petrol

Power Output:
– 72 PS (N/A petrol)
– 100 PS (turbo-petrol)

Torque:
– 96 Nm (N/A petrol)
– 160 Nm (manual), 152 Nm (CVT) for turbo-petrol

Transmission:
– 5-speed manual, 5-speed AMT (N/A petrol)
– 5-speed manual, CVT (turbo-petrol)

Claimed Mileage:
– 19.4 kmpl and 19.7 kmpl (N/A petrol)
– 19.9 kmpl and 17.9 kmpl (turbo-petrol)

The 2024 Nissan Magnite is priced between Rs 5.99 lakh and Rs 11.50 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, pan-India), with these prices applicable for the first 10,000 deliveries. The SUV competes with models like the Maruti Brezza, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, and Tata Nexon. It also serves as an alternative to sub-4m crossovers such as the Maruti Fronx and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor.