Nissan Magnite facelift launch today. Price, features, specs, other details

Nissan Magnite facelift will compete with other sub-4-metre compact SUVs such as the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Renault Kiger, Hyundai Exter, and Tata Punch.

Nissan India will launch the Magnite facelift today. While bookings for the sub-4-metre compact SUV opened earlier this week, its deliveries will commence tomorrow, i.e. October 5. Here are key details you should know about the vehicle.

Design and Exterior Changes

The Magnite facelift will feature a redesigned front grille, fresh headlamps, and L-shaped LED DRLs carried over from the previous model. The rear section will include new LED taillamps and a revised bumper design. New alloy wheels, specifically six-spoke dual-tone alloy wheels, will be part of the update.

Interior and Features

The interior will have a new black and orange dual-tone theme, with slight trim inserts tweaks but a cabin layout similar to the outgoing model. Features will include a larger touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a bigger digital driver's display, automatic climate control, a wireless phone charger, and a single-pane sunroof. Additional features such as an air purifier and a 360-degree camera are also expected.

Safety Features

The Magnite facelift will boast over 55 active and passive safety features, including six airbags as standard and a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Powertrain

The powertrain options will remain the same as the outgoing model -- 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine producing 72PS and 96Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission (MT) and a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), and 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine developing 100PS and up to 160Nm, paired with a 5-speed MT and a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Price

The expected price range for the Nissan Magnite facelift is from Rs 6.30 lakh to Rs 11.30 lakh (ex-showroom).

Competitors

The vehicle will compete with other sub-4-metre compact SUVs such as the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Renault Kiger, Hyundai Exter, and Tata Punch.