Nissan Magnite 2023: The new exciting variant comes with safety features and GNCAP crash tests, all you must know before you book

Nissan Magnite 2023: Nissan India is planning to expand its presence in the B-SUV segment. Kicks will be phased out of Nissan India's lineup after April 2023. GT-R was discontinued a long time ago. Magnite will continue to be available.

Magnite will be updated for MY2023 with RDE-compliant engines. This has resulted in a price increase of up to Rs. 20,500, depending on the variant. Along with that, new safety features will be standard fitment across the Magnite range.

Nissan Magnite 2023: Specifications

What are the changes in Nissan Magnite 2023?

In terms of design, the 2023 Nissan Magnite will remain unchanged. Its engine will be upgraded to meet RDE (Real Driving Emissions) standards. These powertrain upgrades come with a higher price tag. Nissan is not immune to it either. This update comes with a price increase of up to Rs. 20,500.

New safety features

The good news for buyers is that Nissan will include new safety features as standard equipment. These functions include TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), TCS (Traction Control System), vehicle dynamic control, and hill start assist. Nissan is commendable for making novel features like TPMS standard.

Some reduced features

However, it is not all additions. Nissan has also reduced some features. Magnite's LED fog lights are now only available on the top-spec XV Premium trim. The mid-spec XL trim previously included a rear parcel shelf and two tweeters on top of four speakers. The XL trim of the 2023 Nissan magnite loses both the rear parcel shelf and the tweeters.

Four stars in GNCAP crash tests

TPMS allows you to monitor tyre pressure, lowering the risk of an accident and uneven tyre wear. In terms of safety, Nissan has already laid a solid foundation. It also received four stars in GNCAP crash tests. Other standard features include a rear defogger, washer, and wiper.

How does it fair against rivals?

Magnite prices have risen by up to Rs. 20,500 in 2023. Nissan Magnite offers LED headlights, LED DRLs, LED fog lights, an 8-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument screen, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, and much more for the price.

The 1.0L 3-cylinder engine is shared with Renault and is available in two configurations. In NA configuration, it produces 71 bhp and 96 Nm of torque while being mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. It produces 100 bhp and 160 Nm in turbo mode. Only the turbo variant has a CVT transmission option. It competes with the Citroen C3, Maruti Suzuki Ignis, Tata Punch, Renault Kiger, and others.

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