After having driven about 900 odd km, I am getting a mileage of 9.2km/l in congested traffic.

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I got my hands on the New Nissan Magnite on 09/08/2023 and here's the opinion that I have formed in 30 days of driving it.

• Model - Magnite XV turbo MT
• Colour - vivid blue and storm white
• Location - Kolkata
• Average daily drive - 20 kms. (Mostly congested)

My views are mostly based on my previous driving experience of driving Tatas and Mahindras for the last 15 years (and Marutis and Hyundais prior to that).

Buying Experience: I 'd been driving a Tata Bolt XM revotron since 2015 and was considering a change and an upgrade for sometime. Come July 2023 and I made up my mind to finally execute the plan. Being a Tata loyalist my first choice was the Nexon (petrol) followed by the Nissan Magnite and the Maruti fronx.

Tata Nexon - The tata showroom was my first visit and I was almost 50% inclined towards the Nexon. My budget allowed me the XM (S) version and I was kind of okay with compromising on the frills. However there were two dissuading factors for not proceeding with the Nexon. One, a very close friend already had the new Nexon (xz plus, BS6 ) and was utterly dissapointed with a mileage of 8.5 km/l even after owning it for over a year with 10k on the odo (I can vouch for the poor mileage of petrol Tata Cars having had two petrol Tata cars previously).

Second, the exchange deal on my existing Tata Bolt was not worth a second negotiation, thus, ending my dream of owning the Nexon.

Maruti Fronx - This was the third option on my list. And to be honest I am no fan of MSIL. Saying so, I must say that the Fronx is pretty. It's quite the looker and I was seriously considering the Fronx at this point. However my pocket was only deep enough to get hold of the Delta Plus 1.2 L model. It drove well, nice interiors, fairly well loaded with features however, what irks me is that MSIL cuts corners by not adding bare essentials like a rear parking camera or rear wiper on a car that has an ex showroom tag of 9 lakhs. However, I was willing to overlook these minor gripes. The only reason that prevented me from buying the Fronx after 2 test drives was the pick up of the car. May I dare say it was sluggish.

Nissan Magnite - The second option on my list. 3 showroom visits, 2 test drives later the Magnite seemed the perfect fit for my requirements. My family (especially, mum) loved the looks of the car. It was a turbo charged petrol engine (which I was used to in the Tata Bolt), had adequate frills, sun/moon roof was never a criteria. Yes, I have a weakness for the turbo charged petrol motor.

The showroom experience was okish. They were a little pushy, unwilling to negotiate at first. However, owing to a connection at Nissan India, I was able to pull a few strings and garner a fair discount on the car and also, the underbody anti rust rubber coating. After completing the loan formalities (seamlessly), I was finally called for delivery on 09/08/2023. The delivery experience was a 7.5 out of 10.

I had sold my Tata bolt via OLX (advert not OLX auto) in the meanwhile.

The Pros:

• IMO the car looks quite nice to be honest.
• Adequate gadgets and frills.
• Peppy engine (has enough grunt when needed).
• Personally I love the diamond cut alloy wheels on the magnite.
• The android auto and apple car play works seamlessly.
• The sound of the engine is pleasing to the ears.
• The 6 speaker sound system is quite good (although the harman kardon on my bolt was better).
• The ground clearance in commendable, have recently waded through the water logged streets of Elgin Road effortlessly (the ones who stay in South Kolkata know what I mean)
• Quite spacious.
• Service centers seem quite responsive for now.
• Ac is good
• Comfortable seats

The Cons:

• Headlamps - The halogen headlamps are not upto the mark. Need to learn from the Tatas and Mahindras.
• Suspension - Hard suspension. You can feel the thud over large potholes which are aplenty in Kolkata. Again Tatas and Mahindras are brilliant when it comes to suspension for the Indian terrains.
• I am not a big fan of steel sheet fuel lids (they start rusing eventually)
• Clutch has a pretty deep play.
• Long gear throws.
• Ac or blower vents missing for the rear passengers.

Now most importantly, the mileage;

To be honest I have only been following the MID on my car. And After having driven about 900 odd kms I am getting a mileage of 9.2km/l (my regular drive is generally on a very congested stretch), however I firmly believe this will get better post the first couple of service.

Unfortunately, I haven't had the opportunity to take it out on a proper long drive on the highway to ascertain its highway mileage or engine capabilities. I do intend to do so soon.

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The Magnite Kuro special edition is available in all higher variants, including the XV MT, Turbo XV MT and XV CVT.

Nissan is the official partner of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. The carmaker has introduced the Magnite Kuro special edition to commemorate this partnership. Bookings are now open, and customers can place their orders by paying a token amount of Rs 11,000. Prices will be announced in October 2023.

The Magnite Kuro special edition features an all-black exterior and a matching interior. It gets a black grille, skid plate, roof rails, black alloy wheels, headlamps with black finishers and special badges.

Inside, the Kuro special edition gets a gloss black instrument panel, black interior accents and black door trim inserts. It is equipped with features such as a 360-degree camera, centre console armrest with rear AC vents, wider IRVM, floor mats and a wireless charger.

The Magnite is currently available with two engine options. These include a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 71 BHP and 96 Nm and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 99 BHP and 160 Nm. While the former gets a 5-speed manual transmission, the turbo-petrol engine is paired with a CVT.

The Nissan Magnite Kuro special edition is available in all higher variants, including the XV MT, Turbo XV MT and XV CVT.

The new 5-speed AMT will bridge the gap between the manual and CVT variants.

Nissan is likely to introduce an automated manual transmission (AMT) in the Magnite. It is said that AMT variants of the Magnite could be launched in October.

The Nissan Magnite is currently available with two engine options. These include a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 71 BHP and 96 Nm and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 99 BHP and 160 Nm. While the former gets a 5-speed manual transmission, the turbo-petrol engine is paired with a CVT.

The new 5-speed AMT will bridge the gap between the manual and CVT variants. Reports suggest that the new gearbox will be paired with the 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine.

The Nissan Magnite comes in four variants: XE, XL, XV Executive and XV. It is said that the higher variants could get the AMT option.

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All 5 wheels of my Nissan Magnite now get the tyre pressure monitor.

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During my recent trip to Coimbatore, near the deep forest close to Vellingiri, I suddenly observed a decline in air pressure in my rear tire. This caught me off guard as I only became aware of it late in the evening, around 8 PM. Although this timing might not be deemed particularly late in the city, the scenario was quite distinct in that remote location, especially considering it was a Sunday. Regrettably, I found myself in a situation where there were limited options available. To compound matters, the following morning was scheduled to commence early.

I headed to a petrol station to fill up the air and tried to find a nearby puncture shop, but locating one wasn't as easy as I'd hoped. Eventually, I decided to wait until the morning to change the spare tire. This whole incident could have been easily avoided if I had a TPMS. When I finally checked,

I saw that the pressure had dropped from 35 to 16, although it happened quite slowly. I realized that had I noticed the drop earlier, I could have taken care of the issue myself.

I was part of a WhatsApp group focused on TPMS for quite a while, where I noticed that the sellers were quite responsive and helpful to other users. While I didn't have any intention of purchasing initially, I joined the group hoping to spot any potential good deals. The prices offered by local dealers in my area, Chennai, were considerably higher. However, within the group selling TPMS units – 4 pieces for 2000 and 5 pieces for 2500. What caught my attention even more was the fact that he offered support via WhatsApp for any troubleshooting within the group.

Intrigued by the offer, I decided to reach out to him and place an order for 5 pieces, which amounted to 2500. I made sure to specify that I needed TPMS units for steel wheels, not alloy wheels. I had come across a few reviews on Team-BHP that mentioned potential issues with leaks in steel wheels, so I wanted to ensure that I got a product suitable for my setup. The seller assured me that he would send me a compatible TPMS unit that would work seamlessly with steel wheels.

I went ahead and placed my order through WhatsApp.

As things were progressing smoothly, I initiated my quest to find a reliable tire shop in Chennai that could ensure a proper installation. Considering that the TPMS kit was from JK Tyres, I focused my search on nearby JK Tyre dealerships. I stumbled upon a reputable choice – JK Tyre near Tharamani. Encouraged by the positive reviews I found online { Google review ) I felt confident.

Received the package via Amazon shipping from Delhi.

I reached the shop directly on Sunday at 1 PM, following Google's information that the shop was scheduled to close at 2 PM. Although I had intended to visit in the morning, I ended up sleeping in and missed the opportunity. With a stroke of luck, I decided to try my chances and arrived at 1:20 p.m. I approached the staff and requested them to install the item. They gladly obliged. However, they cautioned that it might not fit perfectly on a steel wheel. Despite this, I was determined to give it a shot since I had acquired it specifically for steel alloy wheels.

To begin the installation process, they initially attempted to fit it on the spare tire (Stepney), and it aligned correctly. There was a minor issue when attempting to scan the QR code using the device. At this point, the shop's owner, Mr Senthil, intervened and explained that the QR code needed to be scanned from the box, not directly from the TPMS device. Following his guidance, the QR code was successfully scanned, and the device was quickly added to the app, where its readings became visible.

The entire process took about an hour to complete. Mr. Senthil was extremely helpful throughout and provided a thorough explanation of the process. He also showcased a different type of TPMS that they offer, which includes a steel component. In contrast, mine is of a rubber type.

I've come across indications that they might offer support for CarPlay. Regardless, the user interface doesn't translate well onto CarPlay. The UI seems misaligned or perhaps there are other alignment-related issues.

Balancing: ₹600

Fitting charge per tire: ₹250 x 5 tires

The total cost of the installation amounted to ₹1850/-

Shop:- JK Tyre Steel Wheels, OMR Tyres And Treads

The purchase of the 4-piece set through Kunal is priced at ₹2000/-

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with any of the parties mentioned above. I am simply sharing my personal experience in the hopes that it may be of assistance to others.

The total cost of the product, including fitting: ₹4350/-

Will continue to provide product feedback over the long term. Thus far, the experience has been positive.

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I embarked on a 5-day road trip and it performed flawlessly throughout the journey.

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Had been searching for an aftermarket infotainment system for a long time, but none of them were satisfying enough. They were either slow, sluggish, or overpriced.

I stumbled upon Woodman; however, my discovery was followed by encountering a discussion that alleged Woodman's involvement in deceptive practices by presenting false specifications.

I decided to reach out to the OEM for an infotainment system and enquired about the cost, which turned out to be Rs. 27,000/-.

However, this won't be the exact one that comes in the stock Nissan Magnite's higher variant; instead, I'm getting an Android system from Crosslink.

I contacted the Accessories manager at Nissan via WhatsApp and enquired about the infotainment system. I requested a demo before placing my order, and he suggested that I visit the showroom to test it out since they had already installed it in one of the demo cars. Additionally, I inquired about getting the same system that comes in the higher variant of the Magnite. However, he informed me that it's not available separately. Instead, he recommended the Android system, which even existing Magnite users have been upgrading to, and he suggested that I give it a try and test it for myself.

During my visit, I had the opportunity to test the demo piece for a solid 30 minutes, exploring all the available options. I connected my phone via CarPlay and tested various features, paying particular attention to the sound quality as both the demo car and my car had the same speakers.

I was impressed with the system; there was no lag, and the main reason I decided to purchase it was because of its smooth navigation performance without any delays.

The service person at the store was incredibly helpful and patient. he took the time to explain everything thoroughly, even turning on the AC in the demo car for 30 minutes while I tested out the system. Overall, it was a positive experience.

The only drawback is that it took quite some time to receive the item. Initially, they mentioned it might take 3 days after placing the order, but it actually took more than a week. However, this isn't a significant issue for me anyway.

Here's the picture of the model.

This was taken during my testing demo period.

This is the location where the external microphone was installed.

After inspecting the demo car, I proceeded and received a call from them confirming that the product was ready for installation after a week.

The installation was carried out by them and it was executed perfectly. I had a few checkpoints to verify, such as audio quality, microphone functionality for calls, Bluetooth connectivity, CarPlay, and a check of the reverse camera. I also received the old set from them along with the invoice and warranty card.

Shifting focus to the product itself, truly justifies its cost. I embarked on a 5-day road trip and it performed flawlessly throughout the journey. I exclusively used CarPlay, and I also customized the steering wheel buttons according to my preferences.

Although I've only had a limited timeframe to provide feedback on the product, up to this point, it has been operating smoothly without any noticeable lag or issues.

The default appearance is set as it is, but you do have the option to customize the theme. I came across several appealing themes, although some of them require payment. However, since I've been primarily utilizing CarPlay, I haven't taken the initiative to modify the initial screen view.

Videos can actually be played even while the car is in motion. However, I personally don't intend to make use of this feature; I simply tested it out to confirm its functionality.

The option to customize steering wheel buttons is great, and everything is ideal except for one aspect. Initially, the rolling option, which I frequently use to switch to the next song by simply rolling, was not assigned. I assigned it myself, and now everything is configured perfectly.

CarPlay is functioning smoothly, and I must say, the display is exceptional with its perfect and crisp visual quality.

The overall view and appearance have been significantly enhanced.

I appreciate the convenience of being able to easily adjust the brightness. It's convenient to reduce it to a lower setting during nighttime and increase it to maximum brightness in the morning for better visibility – a simple and accessible feature. In my friend's car, he has to navigate to the settings and then adjust the display.

The overall product is satisfactory.

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I used to get a mileage of 13-15km/L in the city and 17-21km/L on the highway.

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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.

Phase 1 : Thoughts of owning a car

Right after my graduation, I joined one of the TATA companies and got placed at their HQ in Mumbai. I had worked in Mumbai for around 4 years and got transferred to my home state, Kerala, in April 2017. I have started thinking of getting a car on my own. This was just a thought, and I did not seriously start looking for a purchase. My job requires travel across the state, and I used to hire self driving cars for local travel. I never liked manual transmissions and was always fond of automatic cars. I used to hire a Nissan Micra CVT for my local travel and I loved the car. I was impressed with its smooth CVT and compact size. So I had visited the Nissan showroom at Kalamassery and they had the Nissan Micra UCB edition in their stock. I had almost made up my mind and discussed it with my family. This was in mid-2018.

But for some reason, the final decision was not made and the Micra was discontinued from Nissan's lineup.

Phase 2 : Restarting search for a car

Once Micra was discontinued, I did not actively search for any cars. I did like the Ford Freestyle. But it did not have an automatic variant. Figo was not to my liking and never considered as an option. Then Covid happened and almost two years have passed without any progress. So finally, I have restarted searching for a car in mid 2020. By that time, compact SUVs were trending and I have considered compact SUVs from Ford, Renault, Hyundai, TATA and Mahindra. Maruti Suzuki was not on the list due to its poor build quality and absence of proper automatic transmissions. So the brands I was looking at were Ford, Renault, Hyundai, TATA and Mahindra. The TATA Nexon and XUV 300 were rejected due to AMT. Renault did not have any compact SUVs at that point in time. Duster was almost out of my budget.

So finally, I have shortlisted Venue and Ecosport. I did not like the look of the Venue and poor back seat leg space was also a reason for rejecting the car.

Ecosport had ticked all the boxes and the only thing that was pulling me back was the poor mileage of the TC variant. So I was very confused and could not make a final decision. So at that point in time Kia was about to launch Sonet and I had registered an interest through their website. I got a call from the dealership and he had shared the brochure. The tentative on road price was close to 13L for top end petrol. This again caused a dilemma.

Phase 3 : Launch of the beauty..! Magnite..!

In November 2020, news started floating about the launch of a new car from Nissan. I watched the launch event live and it was the first time I watched a launch event without skipping a second. I liked the car very much and decided to go ahead with the booking. I have made the booking on 2 Dec 2020 online by paying Rs. 11000. This was well before the price announcement. I was ready to stretch my budget as I had really liked the car and having already driven Nissan's CVT was also a reason to fix Magnite as my first car.

Phase 4 : Booking and waiting for delivery

I have made the booking on 2 Dec 2020. I was supposed to get a callback from the dealership "EVM Nissan, Nettoor". I did not receive any calls from the dealer even after 3 days. I tried to call their number, which is available on the Nissan website. The number was incorrect and I have sent a mail to Nissan customercare stating the same. But there was no response from them.

Finally, I got the contact number from one of my colleagues and contacted the dealer. The dealer had assigned a salesman and he had called me back and informed me that the booking amount was not yet reflected in dealer's account. It took another week to get a booking confirmation receipt from the dealer. Test drive vehicles have arrived at dealer point and I was totally impressed after the test drive. CVT was butter smooth and sport mode was giving an adrenaline rush. I found Magnite's CVT far superior than the one that was there in Micra.

So after the test drive I was eagerly waiting for my car to arrive at dealer point. So it was January 2021, and deliveries have started across Kerala. I have inquired in dealer ship on the status of my booking and they were saying Black colour was yet to get allocated. I have escalated the matter to Nissan management. But there was no help at all. They were directing me back to dealership for updates.

Finally, in the third week of February 2021, I got a call from a salesperson saying that the car was allocated. Car loan procedures were already completed and it was ready for disbursal. I have transferred the down payment amount to the dealership and informed them that the loan amount will be transferred once the vehicle has reached the dealership. The car had reached dealership during the last week of February and they have started registration formalities after receiving the balance payment from my end. The total on-road price was around 11Lakhs which includes the extended warranty and gold pack.

Phase 5 : Delivery Day :1st March 2021!

I have bought a black t-shirt to wear on this day. I reached the dealership in the afternoon and distributed sweets to all of them. It was a small ceremony and the manager handed over the key to me. A few pictures from delivery day are shared below.

Ownership Experience

Likes :

• Smooth CVT gearbox : I am a sedate driver, and the CVT exactly suits my driving style. There is no considerable rubber band effect. Overtaking can be done without engaging sport mode. I hardly use sport mode. I have never used "L" mode yet. I have travelled through hilly areas of Kerala. Magnite can easily handle the hilly areas with in "D" mode itself.
• 360 degree camera : This is my favourite feature of Magnite. It is commendable for Nissan to include a 360 degree camera in a budget product. Parking has become much easier. The camera quality is not that great at night, but it does the job.
• Isofix mounting point for Child Seat
• Sufficient leg space for rear passengers
• Charging points and AC vents for rear passengers.
• Cruise control : A very useful feature on highways. Could not use this feature on the roads of Kerala. But used in NH of Tamilnadu and Karnataka . Mileage figures will cross 20+ if cruise control is set in the range of 80km-90km

Improvement Areas

• Armrest design : The arm rest could have been a little longer. For Nissan micra, the arm rest was longer and it was suitable for my seating position.
• No storage space under the arm rest. This started bugging me after driving my friend's Kiger.
• Poor graphics of the meter console compared to Kiger.
• Limited number of service centers. This will be a problem if you are planning to go on a long trip. When I was purchasing the car, Nissan did not have a service center in my hometown (Kannur). Currently, they have a service center in Kannur. However, compared to other brands, the number of service centers is very limited.

Periodic Service and Dealership Experience

I bought the car from EVM Nissan, Nettoor and I have done all my periodic services at the same dealership. The dealership experience was satisfactory. But there is no "wow" factor or "delight" experience. Service advisors were very helpful. Since I took the Gold Pack and 5 year warranty at the time of purchase, I did not have to pay any amount till 50000 km apart from brake pad which was replaced during 40000km. Other than that all PMS were done in free of cost. Gold pack was valid until 50000km. 60000km and 70000km of service put together came to around Rs. 12000, which included consumable items and oil changes. Maintenance costs are reasonable. I suggest anyone who is considering Magnite purchase Gold Pack and Extended Warranty. I wanted to extend Gold pack, but there was no option to extend it beyond 50000km.

I used to get a mileage of 13km - 15km in the city and 17km to 21km in the highway. If you are using cruise control, mileage will be around 22km-24km.

Issues / Repairs

1. Driver side window one-touch auto-close/open was not working. They have replaced the motor under warranty and rectified the issue. This was during 30000km service.

2. "Check Anti-Pollution System" Error :

This was the one that had caused me a lot of problems to me. In March 2022, I was planning to go on a trip from Cochin to Raichur via Kannur. The journey will be around 2000km to and fro. So before starting the trip, I had gone to EVM Nissan, Nettor for a general check-up as I did not want to have any niggles during the trip. They have inspected the car and I have collected the car back on the same day evening. The next day I started the trip around 7 am from Cochin, just after an hour of driving, "Check Anti-Pollution System" error started showing in the meter console. I had called the service advisor and shared the photo with him. He was not very sure of the reason for this error. He requested that I get the car back to Cochin for Inspection. I drove back to Cochin and dropped the car off at the dealership. It took them an hour to give the car back to me. They did not find any issues. The service advisor was saying it could be due to some loose connection, and this error usually indicates some water content in the exhaust . But they could not find any issue in the exhaust either. However, since the error was cleared, I have started my journey again. I was travelling via Kannur, and when I reached Ponnani, the same error started displaying again. I had called the service advisor again and he was clueless. He was saying that since it is not related to the engine, this won't be a problem for driving the car. But I was not convinced to go ahead as I will be travelling with my family and never want to get stranded in an unknown place. A nearby service center was in Malappuram district and it was owned by the same dealer ship, EVM Nissan. I reached the dealership around 5 PM and have explained all the details to service advisor. But he was saying that they would be able to check the car only the next day. Since I have to start travelling to Raichur next day early in the morning from Kannur, requested him again. I connected with a service advisor at EVM Nissan, Nettoor and they both had a conversation. Finally, he agreed to check the car. They completed the inspection and refixing the sensor wires solved the issue for the time being. But they were also not able to identify the root cause. I drove the car to Kannur and started early in the morning from Kannur to Raichur. By the time I reached the Karnataka border, the error had started displaying again. There was no other option, hence I have proceeded with the trip. I did not face any issues while driving, but the error was displayed on the screen. I gave the car back to EVM Nettoor once I reached Cochin. They have replaced the sensor assembly and the error has been resolved. It was during 30000km. Since then I have not encountered this error.

3. Right side DRL had become yellowish colour. Service center had suggested replacing the DRL. Cost was around 5000. So I have not replaced it yet. It ison hold as of now.

4. Another Car Rear-Ended : This happened at a traffic signal and one Alto rear-ended my car. Alto did not stop and flew away. There were some damages to the boot. Entire repair was covered under insurance. That experience of claiming insurance/ getting the GD entry from Police Station will be posted in a different thread later.

5. Glove box lock broken: This happened around 67000km. Glove box door got opened when I accidently passed through pot hole. I was not able to close the glove box and found that the lock was broken. I had to replace the glove box assembly and it cost around Rs. 4000.

Apart from above, I have not had to undergo any repairs until now. Currently, car has completed around 74000 km.

Tyre Changes / Accessories / Future Plans

Stock tyres were replaced after completing 40000km. Stock tyres were CEAT. I replaced it with Continental UC6 and it costed me around 30000. There was a considerable change in the high-speed stability of the car after the tyre replacement. Wiper blades were replaced with Bosch. I have purchased 3D mats and Sun shades from Nissan. Sun shades are useful, but it would have been great if they had provided UV-cut glass windows by default.
I am planning to de-chrome the car completely and also to repaint the alloys black colour. Will update the progress.

Few photos are shared below

1. Late to office. Did not get a parking spot

2. Very early to office. No one in the parking lot

3. Stopped for a tea break. Somewhere in rural area of Palakkad, Kerala.

4. Mandatory weekly wash

Photo taken after reaching 1000km

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I am not sure of Nissan's future in India whereas Maruti has solid service and reliability.

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Dear Friends,

Am in search of an automatic small car and considering all the factors (price/looks/features/ownership reviews) have zeroed down on the below cars. Requesting your view and expert advice to choose between these two.

Nissan Magnite VX Premium: (~13L OTR In Bangalore)

What I Liked

• VFM Proposition
• Have all the modern features
• Turbo Charged Engine mated with CVT
• Great Looks in its segment
• 4 Star GNCAP rating

Cons

• Spoke to existing owners and Nissan service seems to be a problem
• Not sure of Nissan's future in India
• Lot of negative user reviews with rattling issues, niggles and other engineering issues

Maruti Fronx Delta Plus AMT (~11.5 L OTR Bangalore)

What I liked

• Rides well
• Relatively new model
• Maruti Service and Reliability

Cons

• Felt overpriced for what it offers
• No features for what we pay
• AMT
• Questionable Maruti safety and build quality

I am thinking to go with Magnite, and would like your suggestions before I finalize the car.

Other cars considered, but not shortlisted are:

• Maruti Baleno/Toyota Glanza - Nissan Magnite felt more VFM compared to these two models
• Hyundai Exter - Polarizing looks, too small in person, cramped interior, high-end model is overpriced for what it offers (No wireless Apple carplay/android auto)
• Tata Punch - Felt cheap compared to similarly priced cars in its segment.

Here's what BHPian ByKaizen had to say about the matter:

I agree with the cons about Nissan service, I owned Nissan Sunny from 2015 till 2022, and I tried different service centers (across Chennai and Trichy) and none of them was satisfactory. If I list down what kind of issues they created during each service that will need a separate post but in a single line - they will test your patience and you will feel why we bought Nissan. (But as a product Nissan Sunny was a gem of a car).

You do not like Kiger? (Renault service will be better than Nissan for sure as I hear from my brother who owns Duster for the last 8 years).

Here's what BHPian robincsamuel had to say about the matter:

I would choose the Nissan Magnite mainly for its 1.0 Turbo Petrol engine and CVT transmission. I had the opportunity to drive my friend's car, and I absolutely loved it. Although Nissan's future in India is uncertain, the car itself is really nice.

Have you checked out the Kiger? I haven't seen it in person, but I think the interiors are better based on the pictures.

Here's what BHPian raptor_diwan had to say about the matter:

Definitely, you should go for the Nissan Magnite. I have been using the Magnite, but mine is the manual variant. Regarding the service, I'm not sure about your city, but in Chennai, I have a nearby service center and the work seems to be good. I haven't had any problems so far. As for the car itself, it is indeed a great value for money, as you mentioned in many places.

The riding quality is good, and currently, the best CVT option is available in the Nissan Magnite. I had taken a test drive of the CVT Magnite, and it was fantastic. I should have gone for it, but due to my father insisting on the manual variant, I chose the manual.

In my opinion, the Magnite CVT is perfect. The product itself is good, so don't worry too much. Just make sure to take the extended warranty for 5 years.

And let's not forget about the smoothness factor in the comparison between CVT and AMT transmissions.

Here's what BHPian SoumenD had to say about the matter:

Well if you’re doubtful of Nissan service, why not consider Kiger? Same car with a different skin and Renaut service should be better. Only difference is, Kiger while scoring the same 4* GNCAP was awarded an unstable bodyshell rating.

But compared to Fronx, both would be better safety-wise. At that price point my recommendation for automatic seekers is either Magnite/Kiger or Amaze CVT (if you’re ok with sedans). Amaze is backed by Honda's reliability.

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The Nissan Magnite is available in four trims with prices starting at Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom).

Nissan has achieved a new production milestone with the rollout of the 1,00,000th Magnite from its Chennai plant.

The Nissan Magnite was launched in December 2020. The crossover is exported to 15 markets across the world. More recently, the car was introduced in Seychelles, Bangladesh, Uganda and Brunei. Nissan Motor India has exported more than 10 lakh vehicles from its Chennai plant to 108 destinations, including New Zealand, Australia, countries in the Middle East, Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, SAARC, Sub Sahara and African regions.

In India, the Nissan Magnite is available in XE, XL, XV Executive, and XV Premium trims, with prices starting at Rs 5,99,900 (ex-showroom).

The Magnite comes with two petrol engine options. These include a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 71 BHP @ 6,250 rpm and 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 99 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 160 Nm @ 2,800-3,600 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and CVT.

Customers can book the Nissan Magnite GEZA edition by paying a token amount of Rs 11,000.

Nissan has launched the Magnite GEZA edition in India at a starting price of Rs 7.39 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Magnite GEZA special edition comes equipped with a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system that offers wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. The car also gets JBL speakers, ambient lighting with app-based controls, a rearview camera with trajectory guidelines and beige seat upholstery.

The Nissan Magnite is available with two petrol engine options. These include a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 71 BHP @ 6,250 rpm and 96 Nm @ 3,500 rpm and a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 99 BHP @ 5,000 rpm and 160 Nm @ 2,800-3,600 rpm. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and CVT.

In terms of safety, the Magnite comes with ESC, traction control, hill start assist and TPMS.

The interiors are good, storage is spacious and the rear seat passengers have praised the seating and looks. The AC is effective and cools fast, when used properly.

BHPian mytorciar recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

I opted for the Magnite CVT Turbo Premium, which I got delivered on 28th March, 2023 from YouWe&Cars, Okhla, Delhi NCR. Some impressions are given below, having done about 1600 kms.

There is a large amount of information, observations, comments and doubts in the forum about Magnite. Rightly so, as the learned members are very well informed and clueful and even perhaps - demanding. At my age, and life experience, maybe I am less so. But the details are enlightening.

YouWe&Cars:

An overall pleasant experience with the agency. Helpful and attentive people, well kept showroom, they look after the visitors. After completing the booking formalities (purchase thru CSD), it took about a month to get the car into my hands. They helped with the PDI, explained in detail about the various functions and gizmos.
I opted for the extended warranty and the service pack for 5 yrs - this was on the suggestion of another website's experts recommendations. Would defintely recommend this agency to others. Neo Nissan, I was told, was shut down by Nissan India due to some financial imbroglio! Though i did get my refund of the booking amount.

Magnite:

As said previously, this is my first automatic car. I drove the Ritz Zxi for nearly 10 years - a flawless and absolutely trouble free performance ! Now the Ritz has been handed over to my elder daughter for her daily commute to and from office and showing off to her hubby.

First impressions

• The Magnite is a lovely car!!! Easy to drive, easier to handle and performs as expected from a NEW and ADVANCED car. Basically a family car, we still have not taken her for an extended drive on the highway, but I am sure we are going to be pleasantly surprised and satisfied.

• I had test driven the Kiger and the Magnite on the same day, within few hours of each other, the overall experience of Magnite was better. The Kiger's insides were a little overwhelming and I felt cramped on the driver's seat. Driving wise, there was hardly any difference, but then, a few kms. drive is insufficient to really map this out.

• Registration Process: I live, in Noida (UP), the car agency is in Delhi NCR and the temp regn was paid from their Faridabad (Haryana) office. So the Temp RC was entitled " Govt of Haryana", which was a bit confusing for me, till i was explained so by the agency. But due to this tri-state transaction, i still have not got the physical paper/card RC . I also was under the impression that the Temp RC is valid for 30 days and I should not drive out-of-state (my ten year old info), but it seems that nowadays it Temp RC is valid pan-India for six months. However, the bender is that within few days of the agency paying the regn fee, i got an SMS from the tpt authority about my actual regn number, which was then thankfully uploaded on the M'Parivahan app and Digilocker. BUT RC book is still missing!! It is nearly two months of ownership.

• Drive experience: It is a fun car to drive. Took a little time to get hands-on, moving from a MT to a CVT. I have not noticed any jerks on the car moving from stationary, OR, if there were, i have ignored. Being older and slower, I do move from P->N->D. I find the D placement a little counter-intuitive as I have to move the rod bckwards towards me for the car to go forward. Must be some very good reason for this.

• Took some time getting used to how to set the cruise control. But its fun to drive that a way, albeit, not many roads in Delhi to be able to do say at a higher speed. Most of Delhi is now locked in at 50 kmph.

• Have not used the sports mode, except once on a short highway run. I don't know when and where it will be useful and desireable.

• Since, my driving is not much, i am not unduly concerned about the effective mileage - a major question for all of us since ages!. However, it stands to reason that maybe after 2-3000 kms, the mileage will actually settle down despite the number of factors affecting fuel efficiency.

• Following from the above, indeed, my touch on the pedal has to be feather lite and that's fun. The power to the wheels is transmitted smoothly, no jerks, and very slight delay when moving from inertia. But it is very very good. And with cruise control on, the right leg can give company to the left - which is now not being use except to keep time to the music. The AV system is good and plenty of oomph on the sound volume.

• The interiors are good, storage is spacious and the rear seat passengers have praised the seating and looks. The AC is effective and cools fast, when used properly. Outside temp is around 42 C, so bringing it down to 25/26 takes only a couple of minutes.

• Magnite looks grand and different from most other similar looking SUVs or cars of this size.

• To both, my wife and I, this is turning out to be a wonderful purchase and we strongly feel, that is going to be so in the next few years. Planning to take this on a longish drive soon.

These are first impressions, written down hastily. Will try and follow up after the 'longish' drive. Best of luck, all.

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