Nissan Magnite To Receive AMT Option, Expected Launch in October
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Nissan Magnite To Receive AMT Option, Expected Launch in October

Nissan Magnite To Receive AMT Option, Expected Launch in October

The AMT variants will likely cost around Rs 55,000 more than the manual versions

Nissan Magnite

  • Nissan introduced the Magnite in India in late 2020.

  • The SUV will now offer an AMT option with its 1-litre N.A. petrol engine, similar to the Renault Kiger.

  • Currently, the automatic option is limited to the 1-litre turbo-petrol unit with a CVT option.

  • Some notable features on board include an 8-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, and auto AC.

  • The current price range for the Nissan Magnite is between Rs 6 lakh and Rs 11.02 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

After having been on sale for nearly three years, the Nissan Magnite is getting a minor update in the form of a new transmission option. The Japanese automaker has confirmed that the sub-4m SUV will now be available with a 5-speed AMT gearbox option, expected to launch in October, the same as its mechanical twin, the Renault Kiger.

Which Engine Will It Be Offered With?

Nissan Magnite Turbo CVT

The 5-speed AMT gearbox will be provided with the Magnite’s 1-litre naturally aspirated (N.A.) petrol engine (72PS/96Nm). The subcompact SUV also offers a 1-litre turbo-petrol unit option (100PS/up to 160Nm). While a 5-speed manual transmission is standard, the turbo engine also has a CVT option. All of these powertrains, including the 1-litre N.A. engine with the 5-speed AMT combo, have already been available with the Magnite’s sibling, the Renault Kiger, since its launch.

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No Other Changes Expected

Nissan Magnite cabin

We do not anticipate any changes to the features list of the Magnite. The sub-4m SUV is already equipped with an 8-inch touchscreen system, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, auto AC with rear vents, and push-button start/stop.

Passenger safety is ensured with dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, a 360-degree camera, and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Prices And Competitors

Nissan Magnite rear

The AMT variants of the Nissan Magnite are expected to cost around Rs 55,000 more than their manual counterparts. Currently, the Nissan SUV is priced from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.02 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). It competes with the Renault Kiger, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV300, and Tata Nexon, while also being an alternative to the Citroen C3, Maruti Fronx, and Hyundai Exter.

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