The LHD Magnite will be exported to new markets in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Mexico.

Nissan is reportedly working on the Magnite facelift. The updated crossover is expected to be launched globally sometime around mid-2024.

While the exact details of the updated Magnite are not known, we can expect a few cosmetic changes both inside and out. The refreshed model will be built in right-hand drive and left-hand drive versions. The introduction of the LHD Magnite will allow the carmaker to tap into new markets in Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and Mexico.

Francois Bailly, Chief Planning Officer, Nissan Motor Corporation said. “The Magnite SUV has been very well received and it is being demanded in many markets around the world. The Magnite is a great success locally and in South Africa, and we have to grow the Magnite business in more export markets to ensure its competitiveness remains. Today, we just have the right-hand drive version, with the left-hand drive version many markets will open up, we will explore markets in Africa, the Middle East, LatAM, and Mexico, as we feel, we have a car that fits very well, for those markets.”

Nissan currently produces around 25,000 to 30,000 units of the Magnite every year. Production could be ramped up to 40,000 to 50,000 units per annum with the introduction of the LHD variant.

Source: Autocar India

Driver seating position and the pedals are super comfortable to drive in the city.

BHPian Crank recently shared this with other enthusiasts

My wife drives a Magnite Turbo Petrol CVT version. There are a few things that I would like to mention based on the experience with the car for the last one year.

First things first, the value it provides for the money, it is really great VFM car. I really can't see why people buy a Punch at a higher price than the Magnite. If it is for that 1 star extra safety, I can't agree as Maruti / Hyundai have cars with 1 or 2 stars that sells more than Tata. A-S-S as well is not better comparing Tata and Nissan. Punch, as such has too many options to choose and if you are looking for a decent package for such a small car one has to shell out more than 10L on road- and its a similar 3 pot petrol AMT. I did multiple test drives of the Punch and had felt the engine is harsh and the ride is no better either.

Now coming to Magnite, some of my observations below:

Driver seating position and the pedals are super comfortable to drive in the city. NVH is not as good as my Vento but certainly much better than a WagonR and is comparable to Tata's Punch.

I cannot comment on the engine and gearbox in this thread as this is a NA Petrol with AMT thread. Just would make it a point that, at the same price range, the 3 cylinder Turbo Petrol is miles ahead of the Punch's NA 3 Pot.

The ride comfort is not as bad as what Omkar claims in the review. It is certainly stiffer and not plush. But not bad either. I normally keep the tyre pressure at 32 PSI and not more than that.

Windings roads are not at all a problem. I can say that because I tested this on the 70 hair pin bends to Kolli Hills. Nowhere it reduces your confidence in the corners.

Omkar had stated already all the other positives of Handling, Steering, Braking and Ground Clearance. Coming to the niggles, one has to take breaks in long rides as travelers will feel the fatigue after 3+ hrs of drive. It could be because of stiff suspension and the tyres. But this is how I felt. Some owners reported brake noise. Probably its just a CVT phenomenon. Paint quality is not as good as my Vento. Wipers started making noise within a year. Wireless charging has gone kaput in the first year and waiting for the part to be replaced under warranty.

Overall, I would say, Nissan Magnite is one of the most underrated cars as the negatives are very less compared to the positives for the price you pay.

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I asked the motorist if he was ok and then asked him why he didn't brake.

BHPian vamsi.vadrevu recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi All,

I've had the misfortune of receiving a dent and a few scratches to my beloved car today.

I'm thoroughly disappointed and sad about scratches to my car! I keep thinking if there was a way I could have avoided this. Perhaps I should have pilot braked before actual braking. I didn't think my braking was so sudden as to be considered as an emergency halt!

Should I claim insurance for these scratches? What would the cost be!

I know I should expect scratches and dents to cars in the city but this is heart-breaking!

I asked the motorist if he was ok and then asked him why he didn't brake! He said blandly that he braked but the vehicle didn't stop. I can however see in my own dashcam footage he was in fact accelerating while my vehicle was slowing down. He should have seen my brake lights come on!

Here's what BHPian jomyboy had to say on the matter:

That is so disappointing to see. I've had a fair few incidents with bikers as well albeit at slower speeds, so kinda got away with minor scratches. I think an FNG can get it done for a reasonable price without insurance. I have only used my insurance once for a Rs 30,000 odd job and had every other dealer quoting that repair while selling my car.

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After quite some push, Nissan took the car, but were able to solve only two issues.

BHPian Subramag recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Summary - Bought the top end turbo CVT Dual tone Magnite and sold the same in 14 months.

Details

I had upgraded by my 6 years old i20 petrol manual to Nissan Magnite by Aug 2022. The i20 was my second car, primarily being a driver driven family car and city car.

Criteria - max budget of 15L. Petrol, automatic.

I had checked below options and reasons why I did not take them.

• Hyundai - after owning an i20 and Elantra, I was unhappy with the quality of the car. Did not want to go with Hyundai.

• Kia - checked the sonet, but had a long waiting period. Again, being a Hyundai car, I was not very particular.

• Skoda/vw - not wanting to pay 20+ lacs for a Taigun/kushaq.

• Tata - quality was good, but we felt that the car was claustrophobic. Also the amt was a big no-no.

• C3 - very basic. But suspension was the best.

• Elevate - not launched by then.

• Magnite - decent ride during test-drive, seats were good, automatic, suspension was next best to C3. Fit in 14L. With all bells and whistles. Bought it in Chennai.

Issues faced during after 6 months.

1. Squeaky suspension
2. Severe rattling
3. AC does not work if you go on cruise control
4. The brakes were not effective at speeds more than 100kmph.
5. On any speed breaker, there was a noise from the front side of the car.
6. Wiper blades were not effective.
7. The car will give a message that key is not identified, but this message will not be there when I take it to service center.
8. Tired of explaining the issues to Nissan service managers (change in managers inbetween as well)

After quite some push, Nissan took the car, were able to solve only the issue 1,5.

• Issues 2, 4, 6 - they said they sorted the issue, but the issues came back in a month.
• Issue 3- they could not identify the issue at all. Though I sent them a video on when it happens, they said they will call back, fix an appointment and take it for long drive, but never happened.
• Issue 7 - they could not replicate. They simply said it works.

Summary of story - I was tired of fighting this battle. Either product had to be good or the service center had to be good. When both are not good, it's only everlasting pain that you as customer has to go through.

Finally decided to get rid of the car. The resale was also pathetic - Lost 32% in 14 months. And very limited takers as well. But happy riddence.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

I actually enjoyed my drive of the Magnite Turbo CVT; in a sea of slow & jerky AMTs then, it brought a smooth CVT to the table. Its 4-star GNCAP rating was also impressive.

But in order to meet their aggressive pricing, the cost-cutting was obvious. As the cars are ageing, it's becoming even more obvious, with several owners complaining of niggles & problems on Team-BHP. Nissan's after-sales has always been atrocious (I own a Sunny). I'd also be worried about the long-term reliability when new Magnites are reporting such niggles & Nissan's global track record with CVT reliability is poor.

They recently launched the Magnite AMT at 6.5 lakhs. That is amazing pricing, but its a cheaply built car at the end of the day.

Here's what BHPian jomyboy had to say on the matter:

I am sure with each passing year, they are ironing out little snags. My Kiger 2023 feels very different to the previous years and also the BSVI phase 2 engines are more refined now, the new Magnite even looks more upmarket and like a conventional SUV more so than any other car in this price bracket. I would be alarmed if new buyers also complain of the same niggling problems.

Here's what BHPian spaceunicorn had to say on the matter:

I'm so sorry to hear about your negative experience with Nissan after-sales service. It's very alarming to have so many problems with a new car in just 14 months. I've never been a big fan of Nissan or its Indian subsidiaries, because I've always had the impression that they sell substandard products in India to cater to the price-conscious Indian market. With a few exceptions, their product lineup in India is much lower quality than their products in Europe and the Middle East.

Here's what BHPian mail2vm had to say on the matter:

I'm walking on this path with their sibling - Renault Triber. I checked the Magnite as well but I'm someone who always looks for an option to take manual control of the vehicle, when necessary - The CVT doesn't have that option with Magnite. Hence, I ruled it out then.

I bought Triber for its features and space, though I was not fully satisfied with the vehicle's performance. A lesson I learned later - If you do not have the heart for it, do not take a chance.

It has a terrible engine with a dead gearbox (AMT). It's very uninspiring to drive and in many cases, it's scary to be on the road as the engine and gearbox take time to respond on its wish. The engine noise and auto gear shifts are unbearable. I tried to talk with the service center to make some minor changes to make the gear shifts smooth and reduce the engine noise. However, the SC team mentioned that they have to follow what Renault asks them to do and cannot make any changes to the given instructions. So, I totally get it when you say you're happy with it. I decided to sell it and the resale price is too low for Nissan/Renault.
However, I made up my mind to give it off rather than live with it.

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A Ford EcoSport in front suddenly braked after seeing some potholes and my Nissan stopped in no time without any fuss and maintaining its straight-line stability.

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On 27th July, while returning home from a client’s party, near Dhalai Bridge crossing, I noticed bhpian Dibya da’s (cdibya) Red Magnite passing by. Nevertheless, he saw my car and we stopped near a roadside tea stall. Dibya da told me about the road trip being planned for 26th August to Muktadhara Nature Resort in Ghatshila and he told me that I should take my car. My car has run very less, over the last two years and it would be a perfect opportunity to fully utilize the performance of the turbo petrol engine. I decided that I will go on the road trip. Bhpians Amitendra Da (SchrodingersCar) and Arindom Da (Nomadiclife) were organizers of the whole trip.

The next day, I paid advance to Amitendra da and booked my slot. In the meanwhile, it was decided that Dibya da (cdibya) would break the news on Independence Day in our Teambhp WB Whatsapp Group. Soon the D Day came and Dibya da made the announcement. All the members were very happy to hear about me joining the road trip with them.

On 25th Aug, after office work, I went and filled petrol in the car since we had to start early. I was really excited about the road trip. On 26th Aug morning, I left home around 7am to meet Dibya da (cdibya) near the Pepsi manufacturing plant.

That's me waiting to start the trip from home

Waiting for Dibya da near the Pepsi plant

From there we passed through the EM Bypass and from Avishikta More crossing we took Anwar Shah Connector and reached IOCL Uma Service Station where Bhpain Atamu da (edunata) was waiting for me. I picked up Atanu da and we moved towards Golpark where Bhpians Debdeep da (Dip27in) and Sashwat Da were waiting in the latter’s Mitsubishi Pajero. Bhpian Debdeep da (Dip27in) was indeed very happy to see me joining this trip.

Before I forget to tell you, we were accompanied by a very special guest in Dibya da’s (cdibya) Red Magnite, Shantigopal, a very cute and friendly Labrador.

Around 8am all of us proceeded towards AHD Uluberia for breakfast. Soon we crossed AJC Bose Road Flyover and took Vidyasagar Setu. It was drizzling lightly and being Saturday morning the roads weren’t crowded. Just after crossing the toll plaza at Vidyasagar Setu, was our first meeting with Bhpians- Subhasish (ron82x3), Abhishek Da (ABHI_1512), Pawan Da (PapaBravo).

We exchanged greetings and then proceeded towards AHD Uluberia. In the meanwhile, traffic has slowly started piling up at Kona Expressway and we managed to cut them off by using the bylanes.

Our White Beauty in action, image courtesy Abhishek Da (ABHI_1512)

We took NH 16 from Kona Expressway and I was following Sashwat da’s Pajero. After entering NH 16, we decided to floor our cars, and I also floored my Magnite.

Our White Beauty passing by Dibya da's Red Magnite, also seen is Abhishek da's Ford Ecosport fondly named as Bahon, pic taken by Debdeep da (Dip27in)

The drive was becoming an enthusiastic one as soon Subhashis (ron82x3) in his Ford Ecosport S Diesel started going ahead. Our Magnite was at its sweet spot, its instant thrust from its turbo petrol unit made sure that it was at ease with fellow members’ cars. I was driving above 80kmph and soon we reached AHD Uluberia where other bhpians especially from the Northern part of Kolkata were waiting for us.

AHD Uluberia was packed on Saturday morning and there I met fellow bhpians- Sumanta Da (Neversaygbye), Niladri Da (Mile_Breaker) Rhitobrata (HornNot Ok Please ), our beloved Billu Da aka Arindom Da (Nomadiclife), Kousik (Kousikjana) Dyutimoy (Mountain_Deep) Ananyo da (Breathe2drive ) Soumyadeep (Apollo_1999 ) Subhradeep (HORSEPOWER), Subhro (Tacho9000). We also met Bhpian Meethun Da (Mi2N) who just came to AHD Uluberia to say hi to all of us.

Debdeep Da (Dip27in) soon ordered breakfast comprising of Chicken Bharta, Butter Tandoori Roti and Dal Makhni and Coffee. Debdeep Da as usual was very jovial and cracked hilarious jokes which made everyone laugh out of their wits.

Debdeep Da clicking my pic

One of the group pics at AHD Uluberia

After breakfast, we did some group photo shoots. Soumyadeep also took some photos of our guest Shantigopal and also pics of White Beauty with his camera.

Group photo at AHD Uluberia

Yours truly with his Magnite Turbo, image courtesy - Soumyadeep

Soon, we started our journey towards Ghatshila around 11am. The route we all took was Kolaghat- Kharagpur City Bypass- NH49- Baharagora- Kokpara Toll- Dhalbhumgarh- Bara Juri Road.

I was maintaining a steady speed of 80 kmph and near Kharagpur Chowringee Round About, I lost my way. Instead of crossing the roundabout straight, I went towards Kharagpur town, but sooner I realized that I made a mistake and stopped the car and called Dibya da (cdibya), who told me to take a U-turn and take the left from the roundabout to continue the journey.

After crossing into Jharkhand, I noticed the roads were a bit better compared to the ones in West Bengal plus there were no haphazardly placed barricades near crossings as seen in West Bengal.

Stopping somewhere in Jharkhand for a photoshoot

After crossing Kokpara Toll, Atanu da (edunata) sat in the driver’s seat. Atanu da liked the brisk pickup of Magnite Turbo and soon he was at ease with the car, clocking some high speeds in no time. This was also the first time our White Beauty was driven at such high speeds.

The car performed well and was stable at that high speed too. There was a panic braking situation though when a Ford Ecosport in front suddenly braked after seeing some potholes and our White Beauty stopped in no time without any fuss maintaining its straight-line stability. Soon we crossed our surprise guest Shuvsee da’s (Shuvc) Mitsubishi Pajero.

With Shuvsee da and Subhro

After crossing some distance we took a right turn towards a small road which took us through the rural part of Jharkhand to Mukhtadhara Resort. It was a 3km narrow road through a village.

All of us reached the place around 1.30pm and stopped for a photo session and then continued our journey in a convoy of 14 cars. Muktadhara Resort is a beautiful resort situated amidst nature in Jharkhand. There was a small river following next to our resort.

Muktadhara Resort

Small stream flowing next to our resort

Our cars at the resort

The staff members allocated our rooms and then all of us freshened up and went straight ahead for lunch. The lunch comprised of delectable Bengali delicacies like Alu Posto, Moong Dal, Alu Bhaja, Mutton Curry, Chutney, Papad. The food quality and taste was amazing especially the lip-smacking mutton curry. Having detected with cholesterol some days back, all fellow bhpians were keeping an eye on me if I took more mutton or not than what was given to me.

After a hearty lunch, we went to our rooms to rest for some time since it was decided that we would visit Burudi Dam around 5pm. Little did I know that things will be totally different than what I had thought. To know more, continue reading…

Debdeep da, Subhasish, Amitendra Da and others were chatting in our room and I went to the washroom to freshen up. I came out and saw all of them suddenly left the room and couldn’t find my car key. I immediately understood something must be cooking in their minds… I came out of the room and didn’t find my car which was parked in front of our guest house. Nevertheless, I asked some fellow bhpians about my car and they said they didn’t know anything.

While I was in the room, fellow bhpians clicked pics with White Beauty

That's Subhasish ((ron82x3) sitting on top of the bonnet

With a heavy heart, I sat in Rhitobrata’s Maruti XL6 and all of us went to the nearby Burudi Dam which was 12 kms away from Muktadhara Resort. While going towards the dam, I had a partial glimpse of my car parked near the newly constructed guest houses and alerted everyone but everyone said nothing was there.

I was sad that I couldn’t click a photo of White Beauty at Burudi Dam. But still, we clicked group pics at the site. By that time it was slowly getting dark and we decided to head back to the resort.

Our cars

Burudi Dam

While returning to our guest house, I couldn’t see my car which I had previously seen near an under-construction site. In the evening, our beloved Billu da & Amitendra Da had arranged for lip-smacking snacks comprising of French fries, chicken pakoda, veg pakoda, fish finger and magic items comprising of butter masala corn, chicken seekh kebabs.

Evening Snacks

The evening saw bhpians performing to some top Bollywood numbers like Kajra Re. Billu da, Subhradeep, Kousikjana, enthralled the audience with their dance. It was a fun-filled evening yet our White Beauty hadn’t been found by then !!

We had a nice homely dinner comprising of Roti, Daal Fry, Paneer, Country Chicken Curry, Chutney and Rossogolla. Some of the guests at the resort were very happy to see Shantigopal, the cute rockstar of our road trip.

As the night passed, I became worried and started frantically searching for the car but it was nowhere to be found. I began asking every bhpian if they had seen my car but they said no. I kept asking Debdeep da who said that it was parked very safely and I could make out it was his master plan to hide my car.

Amidst this another development was happening, bhpian Soumyadeep’s Baleno car was unlocked while he was sleeping and some of the members opened the bonnet and removed the fuses from the fuse box and kept it carefully inside the glovebox of his car.

At around 12am Debdeep da, handed over my car keys which were hidden in Subhro’s Maruti 800 and told me to search for the vehicle. Me along with Koushik went to search the vehicle and after pressing the keys in the remote, noticed the indicators flashing inside a nursery. Little did I know that fellow bhpians had parked my vehicle carefully inside a nursery within the resort and covered the area with blue coloured nets so that white Magnite is not visible in the dark. Must say Debdeep da’s planning and execution was top-notch.

After getting back to my car, I was relieved and went to sleep.

The next day woke up around 7.30am and then went for a morning drive on the highway in our White Beauty with bhpian Soumyadeep and Ananyo Da. Both of them drove my car and appreciated the pick-up of the turbo petrol engine. While returning, we did a small photoshoot with White Beauty.

Photoshoot of White Beauty

Since it was a Sunday, we saw other guests coming to the resort. Our breakfast comprised of Lunchi (poori), Alu Dam, Boiled Egg/Omelette and Bread.

Fellow bhpians at breakfast

After breakfast, we decided to get ready to return to Kolkata. After freshening up, I found one of my shoes missing. Again I searched throughout the room but couldn’t find it. Again I went and asked Debdeep da and he again gave a witty smile. I knew he had hidden it. After some search, it was found inside a paper bag.

After a group photo, we set again for our return journey to Kolkata around 11am.

Group pic

While some of the members went to Burudi Lake while others continued their journey towards Kolkata. I was following Subhro (Tacho9000). Both of us refueled our cars for the rest of the journey. I followed Subhro for a considerable part of the return leg till Baharagora. I was driving all alone and was maintaining a speed of 75-80kmph. The return drive was an uneventful one. Reached Kolaghat where I was asked by some members to book seats at Aminia. Being a Sunday, Aminia was packed and there was a huge queue outside. I also checked out Express Food Plaza which was also packed with people. In the meanwhile bhpian Abhishek da (ABHI_1512) came and told me to follow him to Abhijit Hotel which was around 1 km from Aminia. Followed him there, being a Sunday, we were lucky to get car parking and ordered Mutton Biriyani, Mutton Kasha and Chicken Kebabs. Abhishek da was accompanied by Devarsi (DevOnWheels). Soon other bhpians came and after lunch, we had a small photo session once again.

Final photo session at Abhijit Hotel

While returning home, I was energized after having lunch and drove quite enthusiastically. I was following Bhpian Sumanta Da who was driving his Red Tata Indica Vista D90 and I was followed by Subhasish’s Ecosport which was driven by Subhradeep. Being a Sunday traffic was building up towards the city and it was already past 5pm. I reached home around 6.30pm. Our White Beauty covered a total of 513kms and had used 23 litres of petrol thereby giving an overall mileage of around 22kmpl.

Before signing off, I want to thank Dibya da once again for encouraging me to make this trip and special thanks to Amitendra Da & Arindom Da for arranging such a wonderful trip. And last but not least, thank you Debdeep da for filling in the fun factor in the trip by hiding my car and my shoes. It was indeed a memorable road trip.

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The car proved to be the perfect replacement for our family's requirements. It has served as both a self-driven vehicle and an occasionally chauffeur-driven one.

BHPian devil_klm recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

20 Years of Memories: Our Wagon R's Endearing Journey

Our trusty old Wagon R began to show its age after faithfully serving us for the past 20 years. It was a special car for our family as it was the very first brand new car my parents ever owned. It was in this car that both my brother and I learned to drive, and it witnessed countless memorable journeys with friends and family. In fact, back in 2003, it proudly became the first facelifted Wagon R in our town.
I bid farewell to the Wagon R in 2006 after my graduation, as I moved to different cities in search of job opportunities, eventually settling in Bangalore. I purchased my own car in 2012, a gen2 Swift ZDI. In 2017, I moved to the USA and asked my parents if they were interested in selling the Wagon R and keeping the Swift. However, given their comfort with the Wagon R's tallboy design, ease of ingress and egress, and low maintenance, they chose to keep it and let go of the Swift.

Years passed, and the Wagon R underwent its 15-year RTO testing, approaching its 20th year milestone in October 2023, having covered about 100,000 kilometers during its remarkable 20-year journey.
Meanwhile, our family had grown, and our new car requirements had evolved. The primary need was for my brother's wifeys daily hospital commute for job and occasional travel for my elderly parents. Thus, an automatic transmission was essential, reducing our dependency on drivers. We also needed a car that offered easy ingress and egress for our parents and was user-friendly for city driving. Since we already had a Seltos for long journeys, we didn't require a large car. Our search for a new car began in July, and I was particularly drawn to the Magnite due to its availability with a CVT transmission. In the small car segment, automatic gearboxes often consist of AMTs, but after testing a few, we decided against them. We expect covering approximately 40 km in our daily usage. A slightly larger car was our preference, and the Kiger and Magnite emerged as our top two choices. We began our search in July while I was in my hometown for a vacation.

Other contenders in our search included:

1. Citroen C3- The Citroen C3 was the sole vehicle on my radar when it came to finding a replacement. Ever since I learned about the Citroen Magic Carpet technology, I've held the hope that it would indeed become the perfect successor to the wagoner.Automatic transmission wasn't a consideration at that time.Eventually, automatic transmission became a necessary requirement, and the absence of updates on this front from Citroen was a key factor in our decision to reconsider the choice. Additionally, the absence of a Citroen sales and service center in my town played a significant role in my decision-making process. While I wasn't overly concerned about resale value or minor issues with the C3, it would have unquestionably been my top choice if it had an automatic transmission option.

2. Maruti Fronx - my brother expressed interest in this car. However, the lower height of the back seat made me think it somewhat challenging for our parents to get in and out. Despite attempts to arrange a test drive, the Nexa dealership displayed a lackadaisical attitude, and the lower exchange value for our Wagon R (considering the same brand) was a concern. We wanted to test it at home to see if our parents could comfortably enter and exit. My reservations included the high cost of the top variant automatic, which was around 15 lakhs on-road. I was hesitant to pay such a premium for a car with an unknown safety rating. Despite its attractive design and a trusted service network, we decided to explore other brands.

3. Tata Nexon - While I initially had a keen interest in the Nexon, the buzz about an upcoming facelift made me reconsider. Furthermore, concerns about the AMT gearbox and some less-than-favorable reviews regarding Tata's service quality were additional factors in my decision to rule it out.

4. We didn't give serious consideration to Hyundai and Kia options, as we already had one of their cars in our family.

5. Kiger - Regarding the Kiger, I didn't delve into the details extensively. This was primarily due to its comparatively lower sales numbers than the Magnite. Many reviews pointed out slightly cramped rear seating, and for some reason, I found the Magnite's design more appealing than the Kiger's.

6. My brother expressed interest in the Baleno or Glanza, but we realized that these models wouldn't align with our parents' specific needs and preferences.

So, we ultimately settled on the Magnite as our choice. Selected XV Premium CVT Turbo variant with 5 years extended warranty package. I had knowledge about the vibration problems and a few rattling issues based on the reviews on Team-BHP. The next stage of our journey was to secure a favorable deal. I began by checking prices in Thiruvananthapuram city, where I was residing at the time, while my brother obtained a price list from a different dealer in our hometown. We had two choices to consider, and we opted for the top variant, with our preferred color being black. Initially, we received a higher quote from Pinnacle Nissan in Kollam, my hometown. However, I managed to secure a better deal in Thiruvananthapuram and initiated negotiations with the other dealer. Eventually, we obtained a competitive exchange price, which included all corporate and exchange bonuses for our Wagon R.

When we presented this offer to Pinnacle, they identified some discrepancies in the other quote. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that the disparities were indeed valid. As a result, we decided to go with Pinnacle in Kollam. My brother had a test drive from their showroom, and they even brought the test drive vehicle to our home to see if it suited our parents. They generously allowed an extensive test drive for my brother and his wife, left us impressed with the car. We placed the advance booking amount on the same day, and they initiated the sale procedures. Moreover, they graciously permitted us to continue using the Wagon R for a few more days.

Some farewell pics of the WagonR.

Then, we received news of a price change from Nissan, which initially came from the Thiruvananthapuram dealer. The sales executive forwarded me a screenshot of an email from their higher-ups, advising SEs to finalize the deal before the price increase took effect. We received a similar message from Pinnacle as well, and this all unfolded around the end of July.

In response, we decided to contribute 40% of the total cost from our end and planned to finance the remaining amount through a loan. We promptly had the loan approved and transferred the money, along with handing over a cheque based on the current price. We also requested an email confirmation ensuring that the price change would not impact our agreement. The following day, we received confirmation that the car had been allocated and dispatched from the factory.

Upon returning to the USA after my vacation, I found that the car had arrived at the dealership's lot on August 6th. I entrusted my brother and a close friend with the task of conducting a Pre-Delivery Inspection. One disappointing aspect we encountered was that the car had 24 kilometers on the odometer. When we questioned the Sales Executive about it, they attempted to justify it by stating that the vehicle had undergone testing at the factory on a test track . Interestingly, we also noticed another CVT turbo model with only 5 kilometers on the odometer, but there was no clear explanation provided when we inquired about this discrepancy. It's apparent that the car may have been utilized for test drives or perhaps for employee transportation, given the mileage on the odometer. Rather than engaging in a prolonged argument, we decided to move forward with the next steps.

Some pictures from the Pre-Delivery Inspection.

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The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of the Magnite EZ-Shift is 19.70 km/l.

Nissan has announced the launch of the Magnite AMT. The Magnite EZ-Shift is available in four variants, starting at an introductory price of Rs 6,49,900 (ex-showroom).

The Nissan Magnite AMT is available in XE, XL, XV and XV Premium trims. It is also offered in the recently launched Kuro Edition.

The Magnite AMT is powered by a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 71 BHP and 96 Nm. The engine is mated with a 5-speed automated manual transmission.

The Magnite EZ-Shift gearbox offers automatic and manual driving modes. It features anti-stall and kick-down as well as a creep function that lets you drive the car at low speed by releasing the brake pedal without having to use the accelerator. It also comes with Vehicle Dynamic Control as standard, along with Hill Start Assist.

The ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of the EZ-Shift is 19.70 km/l, while that of the manual version stands at 19.35 km/l.

Nissan has launched a new dual-tone shade of Blue and Black on the Magnite AMT. The introductory pricing is valid till November 10, 2023.

Nissan Magnite AMT ex-showroom prices:

• XE – Rs 6,49,900
• XL – Rs 7,44,000
• XV – Rs 8,21,000
• Kuro Special Edition – Rs 8,67,000
• XV Premium – Rs 8,89,500

I drove a Taigun 1.5 DSG earlier but somehow the Venue really pulled my heart strings.

BHPian saikishor recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Guess someone else has posted a similar thread, but I have an extensive list to choose from and hence a new thread. I am looking for a proper automatic under 13 lacs, maybe stretchable to 15 lacs on road. I made an excel sheet with some potential options. I did check out 3 cars from my list(didn't test drive one as it wasn't available).

Requirements:

• Proper automatic(AMT in very few cases/cars)
• Decent safety kit and rating
• Good service and reach
• Should be under 13lacs on road stretchable by a lac

Renault Kiger: I have eliminated this car from my list. It feels so cheap especially since I drove it after I drove a Venue N-line. The drive mode selector itself felt so cheap. The horn felt like it was placed under my seat. There was literally no insulation, as I could hear everything outside of the car. And when I asked this to the sales guy, he was like saar it is a safety feature as you need to hear what is going on outside the car

Hyundai i20 N line: The facelift version of this car hasn't arrived at showrooms yet but there was a pre facelift version inside the showroom. I liked the car and would like to reserve my final statements after I take a test drive.

Hyundai Venue N Line: Man if I had 17 lacs with me(or rather my dad), this would be the car. I fell in love with it within the 3-4 kms that I drove it. The exhaust was sweet, engine felt really exciting. I drove a Taigun 1.5 DSG earlier but somehow this Venue really pulled my heart strings. This car is still on the list, but not sure if we would actually end up buying it

I am attaching a picture of the choices that I have shortlisted. I would like to know if I missed out on any car. I will update this thread once I do more test drives and visit more showrooms.

Here's what BHPian thefonz had to say on the matter:

If you can stretch your budget and I see you have already put it in your consideration, go for the Virtus and GT plus if you can.

Just came back from a 400km round trip and thoroughly enjoyed the drive.

Roughly 150kms stretch was a single lane “highway” with no divider and trucks, buses overtaking from left, right and Center.

I’ll be honest, I am new to driving such distances but because of the control the car offers, the feeling of safety, the power that’s available just a tap of the pedal away and the confidence that come with it, it was a breeze. I have a 6 year old and wife who accompanied me, and all were happy with the space and convenience at offer.

It’s truly sheer driving pleasure at a mass market affordable price.

Here's what BHPian inwester had to say on the matter:

I had written in response to someone else's query with all the proper automatics with 6 airbags and turbocharged engines. You might find it helpful.

Originally I had excluded CVTs, mainly because of my dislike for it, but you can add Kiger/Magnite/City etc. to the list.

Here are the results make/model/variant in ascending order of ex-showroom price, under 20 lakhs.

1) Hyundai i20 - Asta (O) / N-Line 1.0 Turbo DCT: 11.87 lakhs

2) Maruti Suzuki Fronx - Zeta 1.0L Turbo 6 AT: 12.05 lakhs

3) Hyundai Venue - SX (O) / N-Line DCT 1.0 Turbo: 13.23 lakhs

4) Kia Sonet - GTX Plus 1.0 Turbo Petrol DCT: 13.69 lakhs

5) Kia Carens - Prestige Plus 1.5 Turbo Petrol DCT 7 STR: 15.74 lakhs

6) Skoda Slavia - Style 1.0 TSI AT: 15.99 lakhs

Full list here.

Here's what BHPian car_guy1998 had to say on the matter:

If you have the budget, why not look at Verna if you are considering Venue? It has scored 5 stars in GNCAP and also, it has better rear seat space and comfort, reliability, good looking interiors and the engine (1.5 NA IVT) is pretty smooth and adequate for your usage though you can get 1.5 Turbo SX DCT (my favourite of the lot in Verna) within your budget only if you are willing to compromise on DCT issues.

IMO, at the price of Venue N-Line N8 DCT, you can get a Verna SX IVT with all bells and whistles and also with better rear seat space. My friend had bought the same for around ₹17L in August and couldn't be happier with it.

Here's what BHPian bijims had to say on the matter:

From the budget and requirements, here are my recommendations:

1. Tata Altroz XZA Plus (O)(S)

The top-of-the-line Altroz costs exactly 13 lakhs on-road and comes with best-in-class safety and a good feature list too. Although the engine isn't the best in the segment, it gets the job done and the DCA ensures seamless shifts as well.

2.Honda Amaze Elite Edition CVT

The special Elite Edition CVT of the Amaze is priced under 12 lakhs and is a decently equipped sedan, and a good option to consider if you are into sedans.

3. Hyundai i20

The i20 is one of the most feature-loaded hatches out there, and if you want to remain under 13 lakhs, the Sportz IVT variant is the way to go, else the Asta, or perhaps for an even sportier ride, the i20 N-Line would be a great pick.

If you are indeed willing to extend your budget, then you can consider the Brezza AT, Venue DCT, and Sonet DCT/ TC AT. The Venue and Sonet are decently equipped even in the S(O)/HTX trim and have almost all the bases covered. The Venue now comes with 6 airbags standard as well.

Here's what BHPian Small_Bot had to say on the matter:

If the budget can be flexed a bit, what about the Brezza VXI AT? I think it costs a bit under 14 lakhs on road, Chennai. Not sure about your city.

No-nonsense car, good AT, good fuel economy, the platform it is built on has achieved decent crash test ratings in the past.

It also is a bit more spacious than most other cars here.

If form factor is not an issue, check out the base variants of the Honda City CVT. They seemed value for money and probably a larger car than your initial options.

I personally did not like the Venue, because it had horrible fuel efficiency in traffic, was slightly smaller inside and the crash test ratings are unknown (though its sibling Sonet had a poor showing in crash tests).

Read BHPian comments for more insights and information.

The Magnite Kuro Edition is available with 1.0L Petrol and 1.0L Turbo Petrol engines.

Nissan announced the prices for the Magnite Kuro Edition. The special edition version is available in three variants: MT, Turbo MT and Turbo CVT, priced at Rs 8.27 lakh, Rs 9.65 lakh and Rs 10.46 lakh (ex-showroom), respectively.

The Magnite Kuro Edition comes in an all-black colour scheme. It features a black front grille, skid plate, roof rails, headlamps with black finishers and all-black alloy wheels with red brake calipers.

Inside, the Kuro Edition gets a different instrument panel, along with black interior accents and black door trim inserts.

The special edition is equipped with features such as a 360-degree camera, a front centre armrest with rear AC vents, Kuro-themed floor mats, a wireless charger and a wider IRVM.

The Magnite Kuro Edition is available with a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 71 BHP and 96 Nm and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit that puts out 99 BHP and 152 Nm. The latter gets a CVT option.

The Kuro Edition is based on the XV variant of the Magnite.

Nissan is gearing up to launch two new versions of the Magnite this month. The Magnite AMT, dubbed 'EZ-Shift', will be launched on October 7, followed by the Kuro Editon on October 12, 2023.

The Magnite AMT will be available in XE, XL, XV and XV Premium trims. It will be sold alongside the CVT and will be paired with a 1.0-litre petrol engine that makes 71 BHP and 96 Nm.

The Magnite Kuro Edition gets an all-black exterior featuring a black front grille and skid plate, black roof rails, door handles, alloy wheels with a black finish and red brake calipers.

On the inside, the Kuro Edition gets a black roof liner, sun visors, door trims, door handles, and black AC vent surrounds. The 3-spoke steering wheel also gets gloss black inserts.

The Kuro Edition is based on the XV variant of the Magnite. It is equipped with features like a wireless charger, a 360-degree camera, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and rear AC vents.