The magnetic Magnite
Auto Today|December 2020
Nissan has just launched the brand new Magnite compact SUV. We drove the turbo petrol variant to find out if the compact SUV packs in what it takes to challenge the competition
Rahul Ghosh
The magnetic Magnite

Likes

Looks, performance, features, price

Dislikes

Plastic quality inside

Nissan Magnite XV Premium

Engine 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol

Power 100bhp@5,000rpm

Max torque 152Nm@2,200rpm 160Nm@2,800rpm (MT) Gearbox 5-speed MT/CVT

Wheelbase(mm) 2,500

LxWxH (mm) 3,994x1,758x1,572

Turning Circle 10m

Kerb weight 1,039kg

Price: Rs 8.59-9.49 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi)

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The Nissan Magnite is a compact SUV which comes into the market with a huge responsibility. The responsibility of saving Nissan in India that is. The Nissan Magnite has set a new benchmark as far as the pricing of the compact SUV goes. But is it the price which is the only enticer or does the car pack in a punch too? We find out.

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