Far East Movement
autoX|August 2022
In order to test the Nissan Magnite’s capabilities, we head to one of the most hostile places in the country!
Far East Movement

These days, manufacturers raise the ride height of pretty much any car and slap an SUV moniker onto it. From high-riding hatchbacks to the recent phenomenon of ‘micro SUVs’, they now come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. However, compact SUVs are still the most popular kind of SUV in the Indian market. But do they really deserve the SUV moniker? Well, that’s the question, isn’t it? So, to find the answer, we took the Nissan Magnite, one of the most popular C-SUVs around, to Arunachal Pradesh – a state that’s as well known for its stunning beauty and great roads as it is for its harsh terrain and hostile climate.

SMOOTH SAILING

Our journey began in Dibrugarh, Assam. We went straight to the Far East Nissan dealership from the airport to get the keys to the Magnite, which was going to be our companion for the next couple of days. After quickly refuelling our bellies and the Magnite, we found ourselves on the road to the town of Miao in Arunachal. Our chosen route wasn’t a big highway – it was a small dual carriageway throughout, with some tasty corners in between. And the enthusiastic combination of the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and the 5-speed manual gearbox had us smiling behind the wheel all the while.

SLIPPERY WHEN WET!

This story is from the August 2022 edition of autoX.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

This story is from the August 2022 edition of autoX.

Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.

MORE STORIES FROM AUTOXView All
POWER WASH
autoX

POWER WASH

The Dylect UltraClean high-pressure washer is perfect choice for those obsessed with keeping their vehicle showroom fresh.

time-read
1 min  |
April 2024
GRIPPING REPORT
autoX

GRIPPING REPORT

After experiencing TVS Eurogrip Roadhound's performance on the race track, we put them through their paces on the road.

time-read
2 mins  |
April 2024
MAKE OR BREAK!
autoX

MAKE OR BREAK!

Carlos Sainz ended Max Verstappen's win streak yet again. The driver without a seat in 2025 is giving it his all and then some!

time-read
2 mins  |
April 2024
NEW DAWN
autoX

NEW DAWN

What does Liberty Media's MotoGP takeover mean for the sport's future?

time-read
4 mins  |
April 2024
FOCUS MODE
autoX

FOCUS MODE

BMW has introduced a more aggressive avatar of the iX, and we test its temper.

time-read
3 mins  |
April 2024
BRAVE & BOLD
autoX

BRAVE & BOLD

If you like the idea of making others feel intimidated as your car appears in their rearview mirror, look no further.

time-read
4 mins  |
April 2024
SINGLE NOT READY TO Mingle?
autoX

SINGLE NOT READY TO Mingle?

Volvo has introduced the XC40 with a single-motor setup. But does this mean that it's only half the fun and half the experience? Let's find out...

time-read
3 mins  |
April 2024
URBAN RACER
autoX

URBAN RACER

Expanding its performance portfolio, Hyundai has launched the new Creta N Line. So, is this the hot sauce needed for the perfect Creta sandwich? We take a bite and find out!

time-read
3 mins  |
April 2024
The Price of Nostalgia
autoX

The Price of Nostalgia

Kawasaki's W175 is a low-cost motorcycle that evokes the nostalgia of no-nonsense riding, but does it offer enough to be relevant in the modern world?

time-read
3 mins  |
April 2024
easy DOES IT
autoX

easy DOES IT

Getting a motorcycle right is complicated, because motorcyclists themselves are complicated. But the Jawa 350 might have cracked the code.

time-read
3 mins  |
April 2024