[raptor_diwan]

Originally Posted by sunshineqq

What average mileage do you guys get?

I have the non-turbo variant, and within the city, I can't get more than 12-13 kmpl, no matter how smoothly I drive. On the highway, I can extract around 16-18 kmpl.

[Superleggera]

Exact thing happened to me today. We have a turbo CVT Magnite and gave the car of 10K service and the SA asked to change the brake pads and Discs costing 7500+ Tax. This seems to be unreasonable !

[vamsi.vadrevu]

I had been contemplating on writing down my experience with my Nissan Magnite (CVT) for some time but I didn't think I had sufficient time behind the wheel to have understood the car fully.

I also wanted to see how the service experience was before I put my opinion here. So I waited until the first service.

This is going to be a very long review covering the buying experience, ownership, service experience.

Buying Experience:
My father had an Alto K10 and I learnt driving on it. It is a fantastic little pocket rocket and is still in use 11 years later. I thoroughly loved driving it. But I was looking to get my own car last year and my requirements were thus:
1. Decent Safety (at least 4 star or above)
2. Decent Performance (at least as good as Alto K10)
3. Good Looks
4. Features
5. Should be sub 4 meters (I'm in Hyderabad and some roads are very congested)
6. Should have enough ground clearance.
7. A Proper Automatic

Even though I would have loved to own a sedan (Honda City was my default choice), the roads in my area have always been dug-up (for the past 3 years!) and I'm glad I didn't buy a Sedan. The peace of mind of not having to scrape the car is very underrated.

So the choice was between Nexon AMT, Brezza VXI AT, Magnite XV Premium Turbo CVT and Kiger RXZ Turbo CVT. I did not have the option of Mahindra 3XO AT or Nexon DCT back then (else I would have gladly bought either of those!). I hadn't even considered the Venue/Sonet twins because they weren't crash tested.

I had test driven Brezza, Kiger and Magnite CVT. The nearest Tata showroom didn't even provide a test drive vehicle, so it was dropped. I had almost purchased the Brezza if not for it's exorbitant pricing. And the vehicle didn't provide sufficient acceleration and didn't feel zippy enough.

Finally, after multiple test drives I decided to get the Magnite CVT XV Premium variant. (The cabin of Kiger felt claustrophobic and some ergonomic issues were present and they weren't offering cruise control or 360 camera at that time)

I did a thorough PDI (using the PDI Checklist from TeamBHP) and took the delivery on 13th June 2023 without any accessories except the 3d floor mats which seem durable and are still in use without any wear and tear.

I got aftermarket seat covers and boot mat and later purchased window curtains from Nissan dealer because they seemed most durable.

Apart from these, I installed a 70-Mai dashcam myself (and it has recorded a minor rear-end too!).

Ownership Experience:
In the initial few months I used to take the car out every night for a drive in order to run through the break-in period (1500 Km) as early as possible. I was gentle with the throttle but varied the inputs gradually increasing the RPM that I hit.
I didn't find any improvement or reduction in performance or mileage because of the "carefully considered approach" to break-in.

The CVT is a boon in city traffic. It clears steep inclines without ever rolling backwards thanks to the hill-hold assist! I think this should be a mandatory feature in all cars (including manual transmission cars)

The performance in the city is decent. However, there's a slight lag between when we mash the accelerator pedal and the vehicle responding. This could cause a change in your driving style.

I used to drive the alto K10 by closing every single gap in the traffic. With the Magnite, I'm more relaxed in driving and hence I'm less fatigued at the end of the drive in heavy city traffic. However, I've come to realize that this is really not my style of driving! I like the vehicle to respond as soon as I give inputs to it. But for a daily commuting car, I can't find much fault.

The performance on the highways could be hit or miss. Even with sports mode, sometimes there isn't much power left after you cross 100kmph. On roads like Hyderabad ORR, the speed limit is 120 and I usually drive at around 110. And if I find slow moving vehicles, I try to over-take and this is where I find that the Magnite doesn't have sufficient power left. The progress beyond 100kmph is slow. And the fuel efficiency is also very low beyond 100kmph. The engineers at Nissan have tuned this engine and CVT transmission for maximum efficiency between 60kmph and 100kmph.

In city I have been getting around 10kmpl. And on highways I have seen between 15 and 18kmpl. For a turbo engine and with my driving style, I think this is as per expectation.

Service Experience:
I purchased the vehicle from Lakshmi Nissan at Nagole and I got my first service yesterday. The service advisor didn't push for any extra items other than "Engine Cleaning" which turned out to be "lacquering the engine". I half-heartedly agreed to it. They merely asked me if I had any complaints with the vehicle and I reported none. Since I had the prepaid maintenance package for 5 years, the following items were already covered.
1. Engine Oil 3.6liters
2. Oil Filter
3. Cabin Air Filter (AC filter)
4. Wheel balancing and alignment
5. Vehicle cleaning inside and out.

What was not covered was the Engine Air Intake filter (which I asked them to replace as it was Rs 500 and it would prevent dust from entering the engine and keep it clean and engine could breathe better. The existing filter was not in a very bad shape but it is such a cheap consumable that it makes little sense not to get it replaced at every service. Indian road conditions are dusty and in such cases, it is recommended to get it replaced) I was surprised that it was not part of the regular 10k service schedule. Below is the pic of their service bulletin



I noticed that they had slightly over filled (topped up distilled water in engine coolant reservoir) above Max level. I was even charged Rs 95 for it! I think this was absolutely unnecessary. However, I was in no mood to fight on this. I'm not sure what damage it causes to the engine.

I was mostly present at the workshop except during lunch time and they managed to put a small dent on the passenger side rear door. When I called them out they didn't accept their fault but removed the charges for the engine "Lacquering" which again I should have refused but I wasn't paying enough attention.

The dent is small enough that I didn't think it would enough reason to make unnecessary noise.




What I've realized is that the free service literally means changing the engine oil, oil filter and the cabin filter and wheel balancing and alignment at 10,000 Km. Only at 30,000km they change the engine intake filter. They do not check the CVT fluid condition as well.

I've realized that vehicle maintenance at authorized service centers is a joke. They do the bare minimum. Since I didn't have any complaints they probably didn't even check the condition of the suspension components, fuel lines, brake fluid or even brake pad condition. They do not truly adhere to manufacturer recommended practices described in the maintenance manual. Even if this doesn't cause immediate harm, it might in the long run reduce the vehicle life.

I'm thinking if I shouldn't have purchased PMP and instead done the service myself (The only thing stopping me is lack of space and a hydraulic stand).

If my vehicle continues to function with such minimal maintenance even after 1 lakh Km, then I'll be mighty surprised with Nissan's engineering prowess! However, this remains to be seen!

Overall, I'm reasonably satisfied with the car as a daily commuter. It looks fantastic, has sufficient performance for day-to-day duties and is safe enough. However, I sometimes get fleeting thoughts if I should have gone for a sedan (by throwing all reasonable thoughts out the window!)

My original intent was to get a petrol car until Electric vehicles become mainstream. But looking at the pace of EV growth, it seems very un-likely to happen in the next 10 years. Until such a time, I intend to maintain my Nissan Magnite as best as possible.

I've attached a few pics for your viewing pleasure!
I apologize for the long write-up if it got boring!









A scratch from a minor bumper hit from a 2 wheeler from behind that was touched up by the SA with a cloth.






















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[sunshineqq]

Originally Posted by Superleggera

Exact thing happened to me today. We have a turbo CVT Magnite and gave the car of 10K service and the SA asked to change the brake pads and Discs costing 7500+ Tax. This seems to be unreasonable !

I think the brakes are overused by default on this car. I have seen this same problem with another user on this forum in the earlier pages. Mine also has sound from the brakes when you are in start-stop traffic when you are slowly releasing the brakes. It might be some issue with how brakes are configured in Magnite.

[sharmanova]

Magnite is surely a looker in white color. Congrats @vamsi_vadrevu on acquiring the new beast. Have you faced any rattling, fit and finish issues? Because I have seen Magnite owners in FB groups complaining about these issues.

[vamsi.vadrevu]

Originally Posted by sharmanova

Magnite is surely a looker in white color. Congrats @vamsi_vadrevu on acquiring the new beast. Have you faced any rattling, fit and finish issues? Because I have seen Magnite owners in FB groups complaining about these issues.

Thank you! I've not faced any rattling issues with the dashboard yet! (It is also possible that my tolerance for noise is quite high because I'm coming from an Alto K10 which is just a tad better insulated than an auto!)

When going over rough roads, I can hear slight creaks from the door trims though. This is when the AC is at less than 3 points and no music is playing.

The sound insulation is better than budget cars like Kwid or Alto but not as good as the segment benchmarks like Venue/Sonet or Brezza.

It is possible some of the complaints are from people that have owned better cars before.

[swiftvxi06]

Congratulations for your Magnite Turbo CVT XV Premium. Wish you loads of happy kms. Coincidentally, I also own a white color Magnite Turbo, but its an XL manual variant.

[madmax_rak]

Originally Posted by madmax_rak

Hi All

While I'm writing this review, my beloved black beauty has crossed 74000 km and is still going strong. This is my first car, and very close to my heart for the same reason.

Finally crossed 1 lakh kilometres in odometer. Going strong with fuss free experience.

[bijims]

Originally Posted by madmax_rak

Finally crossed 1 lakh kilometres in odometer. Going strong with fuss free experience.

You must have some pretty good daily running, I see you bought the car in March 2021, and within 41 months, you have covered a whopping one lakh kilometers, which translates to an annual running of around 30,000 km, which is huge! Glad to see the car holds up well without any issues.

[madmax_rak]

Originally Posted by bijims

You must have some pretty good daily running, I see you bought the car in March 2021, and within 41 months, you have covered a whopping one lakh kilometers, which translates to an annual running of around 30,000 km, which is huge! Glad to see the car holds up well without any issues.

Yes. I used to travel across Kerala for official trips. Also a round trip from Cochin to Raichur once in two months.

Magnite has seen pot holes of Kerala as well as smooth highways of TN & KA.

[Transmission]

Originally Posted by madmax_rak

Finally crossed 1 lakh kilometres in odometer. Going strong with fuss free experience.

Nice to see a Magnite have such high mileage and the owner being happy. Wishing you many more thousands of kms of happy fuss free driving

Did you have to change oil in the CVT gearbox anytime in the past?

[madmax_rak]

I have been asking service advisor about CVT fluid change since last 3 PMS. He has no idea about it. They have not got any information about CVT fluid change in their PMS manual.

[Transmission]

Originally Posted by madmax_rak

I have been asking service advisor about CVT fluid change since last 3 PMS. He has no idea about it. They have not got any information about CVT fluid change in their PMS manual.

Please see page M-11, Note 7 in the Warranty + Maintenance booklet:
It recommends a CVT oil change every 1 Lakh kilometers

[aspire]

I own a Qashqai 1.2 in Singapore, CVT oil change is recommended at 100K, but as CVT is the most delicate part of the car and Nissan's have a reputation with their CVT, so people tend to change it at 40-50k, I changed it at 85K and felt a huge change in the running of the car, seemed much smoother.

[madmax_rak]

Let me check with them once again. I will update in the forum regarding the progress