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
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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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