Nissan Magnite Facelift Launched

Nissan India have unveiled the facelifted Magnite with the prices starting from ₹5.99 lakh. This mid-cycle refresh brings in a few styling updates and introduces a couple of new features as well, but no mechanical changes have been made. The pricing is introductory and will only apply to the first 10,000 deliveries. 

Pricing

Notably, prices for the base MT and AMT versions remains the same as before. Also, the carmaker has completely revised the variant nomenclature with this update. 

Exterior

Gets a wider, larger grille with more chrome plus gloss black elements and now it merges with the headlamps. The front bumper features a more prominent faux skid plate now, with integrated fog lamps. The headlights also get a new signature styling element for the DRLs, though the overall shape remains mostly the same. The L-shaped additional DRLs on the bumper have been retained as well. It has new freshly desgined 16-inch alloy wheels. As for the rear, the tail lamps get new LED signatures, with intricate detailing. Also new is the ‘Sunrise Cooper’ exterior paint shade. 

Interior

The all black insides of the pre facelift car have been replaced with a dual tone copper and black layout. The previous black and silver finish on the steering wheel have made way for full black now. Also gets new textures on the door pads, the leatherette upholstery and new four color ambient lighting.

Features

The eight inch infotainment system touchscreen, the rear AC vents, the automatic climate control, the 360 degree cameras and the wireless phone charger, all have been carried over. The seven inch digital driver’s instrument cluster has been updated with revised graphics. Auto headlamps, auto dimming IRVM, USB type-C charging ports and a new key fob with remote start are also part of the upgrade. But unlike most of its rivals, it does not get a sunroof still. On the safety front, it gets six airbags, ESC, three point seatbelts and seatbelt reminders for all seats as standard. 

Drivetrain

It carries over the 72 HP, 96 N-m, one litre, naturally aspirated petrol mill and also the 100 HP, 160 N-m, turbo petrol engine as well. A five speed manual gearbox is offered with both as standard. The NA unit gets an optional five speed AMT, while the turbo petrol gets a CVT option. The claimed fuel efficiency is 20 km/l with both the manuals and 17.4 km/l for the CVT turbo models.