[84.monsoon]

A preview of some of the features from a launch presentation covered in LinkedIn...It looks like Magnite will have wireless Apple Carplay/Android Auto and 360-degree camera - features only 2 years ago were only found in cars 10 times its price!

[Behemoth]

The Magnite would probably look a lot better with a Blackened/ Dechromed front Grill. Here is my quick Paint job to see how it would look:



What do you think? To me this looks much more suave than the Datsun Chrome grill on the front.

[TusharK]

Nissan Magnite variants revealed. Production starts

Nissan has revealed an extensive variant line-up of the upcoming Magnite. The carmaker has also announced the start of production of the new sub-4 m crossover.



The Magnite will be offered with two engine options. These include a 1.0-litre, naturally aspirated petrol engine (B4D) paired with a 5-speed manual transmission and a 1.0-litre, turbo petrol engine (HRA0) that will come with either a 5-speed manual or CVT.

Nissan Magnite variants:

• XE
• XL
• XV
• XV with Tech Pack
• XV Premium
• XV Premium with Tech Pack
• XV Premium (O)
• XV Premium (O) with Tech Pack

The last two variants mentioned in this list will only be available with the 1.0L turbo petrol engine.

The base XE trim comes with 16-inch wheels, skid plates, roof rails and dual-tone interiors with a 3.5-inch LCD instrument cluster and power windows.

The XL variant is equipped with an integrated audio system with 6-speakers, steering mounted audio control, automatic climate control as well as electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs.

The XV variant gets 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED daytime running lights, fog lamps, 8-inch floating touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-inch digital instrument cluster, voice recognition, rear view camera and engine start / stop button.

The XV Premium trim comes with LED bi-projector headlamps, cruise control, 360-degree camera, tyre pressure monitoring system and sporty interiors.

The Tech Pack adds a wireless charger, air purifier, ambient mood lighting, puddle lamps and JBL speakers.

Link to Team-BHP News

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by TusharK

The last two variants mentioned in this list will only be available with the 1.0L turbo petrol engine.

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That means the 1.0L turbo will also be available only with the top two variants?

Or be available on the XV and XV Premium as well?

[anumod]

By looking at the laundry list of variants, I believe the launch price will be sub 5 lakhs and the top end will be priced above 10 lakhs. Wishing all the best for Nissan. Let Nissan resurrect with this beautiful product.

[84.monsoon]

Nissan Magnite Brochure is now available, attached.

[jeganatu]

Originally Posted by DicKy

That means the 1.0L turbo will also be available only with the top two variants?

Or be available on the XV and XV Premium as well?

Hope this solves.

[sv97]

Originally Posted by jeganatu

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I think Nissan is following Tata and Kia's strategy of becoming successful.
Having a confusing variant distribution just like Tata with its Nexon at least and Kia.

Not knowing that the actual reason for their success are the products and not the variant distribution.

[jeganatu]

Originally Posted by sv97

I think Nissan is following Tata and Kia's strategy of becoming successful.
Having a confusing variant distribution just like Tata snd Kia.

Not knowing that the actual reason for their success are the products and not the variant distribution.

I deny your view. Kia and Hyundai had mixed up so many engines and transmission for one single car. Earlier, car makers only have few sorted variants and only change visible engine based on fuel type P or D. Later came the Transmission option of Manual or Automatic and nothing more.

Nissan or any others except Kia- Hyundai does not give you so many masala of Engine, transmission with variant combinations confusing the customers. Its a gamble for everyone by losing some thing or other.

Days will be gone for manufactures offering cross badging ie Duster/Kicks, Venue/Sonet, Rapid/Vento, Breeza/Urban cruiser. That is same platform and engine but design and brand different with prices almost closest.

Latest trend is swarmed by kia Hyundai that is to mix up the internals while the external design being same for a single car. Price the car with variant starting, say 6 lakhs and add up masala ( engine, different transmission) with gizmos to arrive top model for double the price at 12 lakhs, eg Sonet, Seltos. Bingo! a smart way to earn profits.


Magnite variant classification is simple, 2 engines, 2 transmissions with 3 main variant XL, XV, XV premium.

XE- the entry variant is just to price attractively and pull crowd and XV(0) is just a dual tone option.

Tech pack as informed officially during launch is an accessory and will not be classified as variant. So there will be a big saving on On-Road pricing.

[starke]

Originally Posted by jeganatu

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Hope this solves.

The variant list looks promising as customers can be flexible on what to choose without missing some features for a particular engine or gearbox.

If they could price the turbo MT - XV Premium around 6.5 - 7.5 lakhs, I will certainly go for it as it ticks all my requirements for my upcoming purchase.


Anyway, Let's see what their Renault sibling will offer

[JithinR]

Originally Posted by jeganatu

Magnite variant classification is simple, 2 engines, 2 transmissions with 3 main variant XL, XV, XV premium.

XE- the entry variant is just to price attractively and pull crowd and XV(0) is just a dual tone option.

Tech pack as informed officially during lauch is an accessory and will not be classified as variant. So there will be a big saving on On-Road pricing.

Magnite doesn't have a diesel option right? Pretty straightforward then that they will have two engine options when the other manufacturers have three.

2 transmissions - yes. A simple manual and a CVT (hopefully better than the infamous CVT that bombed in the US market). But I actually kind of like KIA providing transmissions that suit each engines character - A DCT with an explosive Turbo petrol for enthusiasts, a reliable TC with a Turbo diesel for mile-munchers and a simple manual with a NA petrol for people who just want a city commuter.

As for the variants, Sonet most popular ones would probably be HTK+, HTX and GTX+ (considering the small price premium between this and the HTX+). Again, comes out to be three main ones. Not that difficult to go through a brochure and pick the variant that is the best compromise for oneself.

After all, no car is perfect. It's just a matter of picking the best compromise. I don't think Nissan has done anything better than the others here.

[cuboid]

On the contrary, this is a quite simple variant distribution. The Base XE is only to get the eye-balls to "Starting at x.xx lakh" there is no other purpose of this. Guess is Nissan would price it at 4.xx lakh, just to have the "4" number registered in minds. Similarly the anemic NA engine is only to cut costs, so no point putting the (O) pack there - sensible decision. To be frank, I am surprised Nissan is providing the Tech pack option on this engine.

And then there is the HRA0 engine - 4 variants, 1 add on pack applicable to 3 of the variants, and 2 transmissions. Very simple in perspective with today's world where all sorts overlaps, mutually exclusive features and confusion between the variants prevail.

Originally Posted by sv97

I think Nissan is following Tata and Kia's strategy of becoming successful.
Having a confusing variant distribution just like Tata with its Nexon at least and Kia.

Not knowing that the actual reason for their success are the products and not the variant distribution.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by jeganatu

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Hope this solves.

Great that the turbo petrol is available from the second base variant itself!!!

Was dreading that Nissan would give it as an option in the top-end variants only.

[Deadpool]

Originally Posted by jeganatu

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Hope this solves.

Very well thought variant distribution I would say, following KIA path. There will be a Magnite for everyone like there is a Seltos/Sonet for everyone.

Turbo starting from 2nd base variant and CVT with each variant starting from XL will surely help Nissan to register volumes, something they should have done with Kicks launch.

Not to forget, 360 deg camera, TPMS, Bi-projector headlamps, cruise control are coming from mid variant(XV premium) which is nice touch. We used to see these features in top/2nd top variant only.

The anemic B4D engine will be provided till XV premium which will attract city commuters with some blings.

Overall, Nissan has done a fantastic job so far with Magnite. Lets see how they price it now.

[ComicCharcoal]

Looks very promising. If the rumours are true, then this car will under-cut the price in its class.
Two questions,
1. How are Nissan engines in general ? (Long term usability-wise and reliability wise.)
2. How is the after sale services of Nissan?