Nissan Magnite

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Nissan Magnite
2021 Nissan Magnite Premium (Indonesia)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Model codeDD0
Production2020–present
AssemblyIndia: Chennai (Renault Nissan India)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault–Nissan CMF-A+
Related
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,994 mm (157.2 in)
Width1,758 mm (69.2 in)
Height1,572 mm (61.9 in)
Kerb weight939–1,059 kg (2,070–2,335 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDatsun Go/Cross (Indonesia)[1]

The Nissan Magnite is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan. Unveiled in October 2020, the Magnite is placed below the Kicks in Nissan's global SUV lineup, making it the smallest Nissan crossover SUV worldwide.[2]

The name "Magnite" is a portmanteau of the words "magnetic" and "ignite".[3]

Overview

Pre-production

In its development phase, the Magnite was planned as a flagship SUV for the Datsun marque.[4][5] However, as the Datsun marque was slated to be discontinued, the Magnite was handed to the Nissan brand in the final phases of its development. The name "Datsun Magnite" has been trademarked in India since April 2019,[6][7] followed by the name "Nissan Magnite" in March 2020.[8] The vehicle was previewed for the first time in February 2020 in a side view silhouette form.[9] The concept version was revealed virtually on 17 July 2020 as the Magnite Concept.[10]

Production model

The production model was revealed on 21 October 2020, and production started on 30 October 2020.[11][12] It was launched in India on 2 December 2020,[13] followed by Indonesia on 21 December.[14]

The vehicle is built on an extended version of the CMF-A platform called the CMF-A+ platform. The platform also underpins the Renault Triber and Kiger.[15] Initially the vehicle was only exported to several right-hand drive emerging markets worldwide, consisting of Indonesia, South Africa, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Uganda, Kenya, Seychelles, Mozambique, Zambia, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Malawi.[16][17][18]

In October 2023, the Magnite gained an automated manual transmission option (marketed as EZ-Shift) for the turbocharged model.[19]

  • Rear view
    Rear view
  • Interior
    Interior

Facelift

The facelifted Magnite was unveiled on 4 October 2024.[20] The changes includes an updated front fascia with a larger grille, new gloss black surrounds and repositioned foglights, the rear received new taillights with updated lighting graphics, and new alloy wheel designs. Inside, there were minimal changes for the interior but there was a new black and orange colour theme made available.

In February 2025, the facelifted Magnite began exporting to the Middle East, Latin America, North Africa, and Asia-Pacific in left-hand drive version.[21]

The facelifted Magnite debuted in the Middle East on March 17, 2025, featuring a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with a CVT transmission. It comes in three variants: S, SV, and SL.[22]

Safety

India

The Indian market Magnite received 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Global NCAP in H1 2022 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013):

2022 Nissan Magnite
(2 airbags)
Global NCAP scores (H1 2022)[23]
Adult Occupant stars
Adult Occupant score 11.85/17.00
Child Occupant stars
Child Occupant score 24.88/49.00

ASEAN NCAP

The ASEAN market Magnite received 4 stars from ASEAN NCAP in 2020:

2020 Nissan Magnite
INN Premium (made in India)
ASEAN NCAP scores (2020)[24]
Overall stars 70.60
Adult occupant 28.09/36.00
Child occupant 31.96/49.00
Safety assist 11.00/18.00

Sales

Year India South Africa Indonesia[25]
2020 560[26]
2021 34,086[26] 3,263[27] 434[28]
2022 32,546 6,065[29] 453
2023 30,146 8,581[30] 303
2024 10,059[31] 135

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