Nissan Magnite facelift new spy shots show design tweaks
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Nissan has been testing the Magnite facelift in India for a few months now, and recent sightings of the test mule has revealed some fresh details.

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Nissan Magnite recalled for front door handle sensor issue
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Nissan India has issued a recall for the Magnite SUV due to issues with its front door handle sensors. The recall is in effect for Magnite SUVs built between November 2020 and December 2023, however, Nissan hasn't shared the number of units that are affected.

Nissan recalls Magnite units to fix front door handle sensors
Nissan Motor India on Thursday said it is voluntarily recalling Magnite units produced between November 2020 and December 2023 for a retrofit of front door handle sensors. The company did not share the number of affected units.

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Nissan Magnite to be recalled due to faulty door handle sensor. Check details

Nissan Magnite facelift spied ahead of December debut
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The sub-4-metre SUV segment is getting hotter by the day, with the Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet having been recently facelifted, and Skoda working on joining the crowded space. Now, as we'd revealed last year, Nissan is readying an update for the Magnite, which could debut in India later this year.

Nissan Magnite Facelift spotted for the first time

New subcompact SUV spied testing— Nissan Magnite or Renault Kiger facelift?
The subcompact SUV/crossover segment is a thriving space in the passenger vehicle market with numerous options to consider. As a result, it is one of the most competitive segments in the PV market. In order to stay relevant, OEMs have to constantly update their offerings.

Nissan Magnite SUV crosses one lakh sales milestone

Nissan records 1 lakh unit sales of Magnite, launches ‘Nissan One’ web platform
Nissan has launched  a new web platform named ‘Nissan One’ in India. It coincides with Nissan selling 1 lakh units of Magnite in the country ever since it was first launched in 2021. The subcompact crossover is currently the only offering from the Japanese carmaker in India.

Nissan Magnite set for a price hike in January'24. Check details
Depending on the region, Nissan is offering benefits up to ₹97,550 on the Magnite. These benefits include accessories, cash discounts, exchange bonuses, finance offers and corporate discounts.

Nissan Magnite facelift in the works
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As part of its “sustenance plan” before Nissan India enters the midsize SUV market in 2025, the Japanese brand will be banking on exports of the Magnite and refreshing the compact SUV over the next two years. This essentially means that Nissan aims for its compact SUV to hold the fort in India until its C-segment SUVs arrive.

Journey of Nissan Magnite SUV in India now part of case study in IIM Ahmedabad
Nissan Motor India on Wednesday announced that its Magnite SUV, launched in India in December of 2020, is now a part of a case study at the prestigious IIM Ahmedabad. In a press statement, Nissan informed that the case study focuses on the journey of Magnite, especially as its initial phase was during the peak Covid-19 times.

Made in India Nissan Magnite AMT launched in South Africa
 The Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift was recently launched in India with the 5-speed AMT paired to the 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine

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Nissan extends introductory price offer on all bookings for new Magnite EZ-Shift till Nov 30
New Delhi: Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has announced the introductory price offer for all bookings made till 30 November 30, 2023 for the all-new Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift (Automated Manual Transmission).

Car Review: Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift : Can it 'easily shift' SUV buyers towards Nissan?
Let's start with prices. At Rs.6.5 lakh, ex-showroom, the Magnite EZ-Shift (pronounced easy shift) undercuts all automatic gearbox SUVs — a lakh cheaper than Tata Punch AMT (Rs.7.5 lakh), and con-siderably affordable than Hyundai Exter AMT (Rs.7.97 lakh) and Renault Kiger AMT (Rs.8.55 In fact, this Nissan automatic is priced even lower than Maruti Suzuki Wagon RAGS(Rs.6.54 lakh).

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Nissan Magnite AMT launched at Rs 6.50 lakh
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Nissan has just launched the Magnite AMT with prices starting from Rs 6.50 lakh, ex-showroom India. Bookings are also now open at Rs 11,000 but do note that the launch prices are introductory and only valid for all bookings made till November 10.

Nissan announces Magnite EZ-Shift at ₹6.49 lakh
Magnite EZ-Shift is equipped with a 5-speed AMT and ARAI-certified fuel efficiency for the manual variant is 19.35 kmpl, while it is 19.70 kmpl for the EZ-Shift variant, according to a statement.

Nissan Magnite AMT review: Plays the value card
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Three years after the Magnite launched in India, Nissan introduced an automatic option on its naturally aspirated petrol engine; previously only the turbocharged engine had an automatic option. While the turbocharged version gets a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), the non-turbo version gets an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT). And to make it accessible to a wide set of buyers, the Magnite AMT will be available across the range, right from the base variant. 

Nissan Magnite EZ-Shift initial impressions: Different wine in same SUV bottle
Over one lakh Magnite units have been manufactured by Nissan at the Renault-Nissan Automotive plant in Oragadam near Chennai. While demand for the vehicle within India has been respectable, it is also being exported to 15 markets across the world. But putting all proverbial eggs - to be read as ambitions - in a single basket called Magnite may not be such a great idea. With competition hotting up at all times, the road ahead may have new and unique challenges.

Nissan Magnite AMT review: Adding more value
 

Nissan Magnite Kuro edition launched at Rs 8.27 lakh
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Nissan has launched the Magnite Kuro edition for Rs 8.27 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is based on the higher-spec XV trim of the Magnite and comes in three variants – Kuro petrol MT, Kuro turbo-petrol MT and Kuro turbo-petrol CVT.

Nissan launches Magnite Special Kuro edition at INR 8.27 lakh
New Delhi: Nissan Motor India (NMIPL) has launched the Nissan Magnite Kuro Special Edition in Black starting at INR 8.27 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). The bookings of the Nissan Magnite Kuro Special Edition have been open since September 14, 2023 with a booking amount of INR 11,000. It is available in all upper grades, including Magnite XV MT, Magnite Turbo XV MT, and Magnite Turbo XV CVT.

Nissan Magnite AMT starting price to undercut Punch, Exter AMTs
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Nissan will soon introduce the Magnite AMT in our market, and dealers have already started accepting bookings for the same. Dealer sources tell us that the Japanese brand will launch it at an aggressive starting price in order to undercut entry-level variants of the Punch and Exter AMT, which are essentially a segment below.

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