Engineering:Nissan Magnite

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Nissan Magnite
2025 Nissan Magnite Exclusive (facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerNissan
Production2020–present
AssemblyIndia: Chennai (Renault Nissan India)
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
PlatformRenault–Nissan CMF-A+
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 999 cc BR10 HS I3
  • 999 cc HRA0DET turbo I3
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,994 mm (157.2 in)
Width1,758 mm (69.2 in)
Height1,572 mm (61.9 in)
uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight939–1,059 kg (2,070–2,335 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorDatsun Go/Cross (Indonesia)[1]

The Nissan Magnite is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan. Unveiled in October 2020, the Magnite is placed below the Juke in Nissan's global SUV lineup, making it the smallest Nissan crossover SUV worldwide.[2]

The name "Magnite" is a portmanteau of the words "magnetic" and "ignite".[3]

Overview

Pre-production

In its development phase, the Magnite was planned as a flagship SUV for the Datsun marque.[4][5] However, as the Datsun marque was slated to be discontinued, the Magnite was handed to the Nissan brand in the final phases of its development. The name "Datsun Magnite" has been trademarked in India since April 2019,[6][7] followed by the name "Nissan Magnite" in March 2020.[8] The vehicle was previewed for the first time in February 2020 in a side view silhouette form.[9] The concept version was revealed virtually on 17 July 2020 as the Magnite Concept.[10]

Production model

The production model was revealed on 21 October 2020, and production started on 30 October 2020.[11][12] It was launched in India on 2 December 2020,[13] followed by Indonesia on 21 December.[14]

The vehicle is built on an extended version of the CMF-A platform called the CMF-A+ platform. The platform also underpins the Renault Triber and Kiger.[15] Initially the vehicle was only exported to several right-hand drive emerging markets worldwide, consisting of Indonesia, South Africa, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Uganda, Kenya, Seychelles, Mozambique, Zambia, Mauritius, Tanzania, and Malawi.[16][17][18]

In October 2023, the Magnite gained an automated manual transmission option (marketed as EZ-Shift) for the naturally aspirated model.[19]

  • 2021 Nissan Magnite Premium (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
    2021 Nissan Magnite Premium (pre-facelift; Indonesia)
  • Rear view (pre-facelift)
    Rear view (pre-facelift)
  • Interior (pre-facelift)
    Interior (pre-facelift)

Facelift

The facelifted Magnite was unveiled on 4 October 2024.[20] The changes includes an updated front fascia with a larger grille, new gloss black surrounds and repositioned foglights, the rear received new taillights with updated lighting graphics, and new alloy wheel designs. Inside, there were minimal changes for the interior but there was a new black and orange colour theme made available.

In February 2025, the facelifted Magnite began exporting to the Middle East, Latin America, North Africa, and Asia-Pacific in left-hand drive version.[21]

The facelifted Magnite debuted in the Middle East on March 17, 2025, featuring a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine paired with a CVT transmission. It comes in three trim levels: S, SV, and SL.[22]

The Magnite was released in Mexico on 4 April 2025, it features a 1.0 liter turbocharged engine paired to a manual or CVT transmission. It comes in trim levels: Advance and Exclusive.

The Magnite was released in Laos on 15 August 2025, it features a 1.0 liter turbocharged engine paired to a CVT transmission.[23]

  • Facelift Magnite (front)
    Facelift Magnite (front)
  • Facelift Magnite (rear)
    Facelift Magnite (rear)

Safety

India

The pre-facelift Indian market Magnite received 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for toddlers from Global NCAP in H1 2022 (similar to Latin NCAP 2013):

2021 Nissan Magnite
(2 airbags)
Global NCAP scores (H1 2022)[24]
Adult Occupant stars StarStarStarStar
Adult Occupant score 11.85/17.00
Child Occupant stars StarStar
Child Occupant score 24.88/49.00

The pre-facelift model was then assessed under Global NCAP's new protocols (similar to Latin NCAP 2016), achieving 2 stars for adult and child occupant protection due to the lack of side and curtain airbags and poor availability of ESC.[25]

2023 Nissan Magnite
Global NCAP scores (H2 2025)
Adult Occupant stars StarStar
Adult Occupant score 24.49/34.00
Child Occupant stars StarStar
Child Occupant score 18.39/49.00

Nissan then submitted the facelifted Magnite for a voluntary test, achieving 4 stars for adult and child occupant protection, with protection of the driver's chest in the frontal test being deemed "weak".[26]

2024 Nissan Magnite
Global NCAP scores (H2 2025)
Adult Occupant stars StarStarStarStar
Adult Occupant score 26.51/34.00
Child Occupant stars StarStarStarStar
Child Occupant score 36.00/49.00

Nissan then made unspecified changes to the Magnite's restraint systems, and achieved 5 stars for adult occupant protection. Driver chest protection was deemed "good", and Nissan demonstrated that the knees of occupants of different statures would be safeguarded from hard structures in the dashboard.[27]

2025 Nissan Magnite
Global NCAP scores (H2 2025)
Adult Occupant stars StarStarStarStarStar
Adult Occupant score 32.31/34.00
Child Occupant stars StarStarStar
Child Occupant score 33.64/49.00

ASEAN NCAP

The ASEAN market Magnite received 4 stars from ASEAN NCAP in 2020:

2020 Nissan Magnite
INN Premium (made in India)
ASEAN NCAP scores (2020)[28]
Overall stars StarStarStarStar 70.60
Adult occupant 28.09/36.00
Child occupant 31.96/49.00
Safety assist 11.00/18.00

Sales

Year India South Africa Indonesia[29]
2020 560[30]
2021 34,086[30] 3,263[31] 434[32]
2022 32,546 6,065[33] 453
2023 30,146 8,581[34] 303
2024 29,009 10,059[35] 135

References

  1. ↑ Media, Kompas Cyber (2020-12-22). "Kesempatan Kedua Datsun Lewat Nissan Magnite" (in id). https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2020/12/22/074200715/kesempatan-kedua-datsun-lewat-nissan-magnite?page=all. 
  2. ↑ Cédric Pinatel (18 July 2020). "Nissan Magnite, le Juke low-cost". https://www.turbo.fr/actualite-automobile/nissan-magnite-le-juke-low-cost-165391. 
  3. ↑ "Nissan unveils all-new SUV, the Nissan Magnite, built for urban adventures" (in en). 2020-10-21. https://global.nissannews.com/en/releases/all-new-suv-nissan-magnite. 
  4. ↑ "The inspiration behind Nissan's Magnite SUV". https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/auto/cars-uvs/the-inspiration-behind-nissans-magnite-suv/originally-a-datsun/slideshow/77389869.cms. 
  5. ↑ "Nissan Magnite: Design Decode | CarDekho.com" (in en). https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/nissan-magnite-design-decode-25862.htm. 
  6. ↑ "Nissan files patent for Datsun Magnite: 2020 Auto Expo debut likely!" (in en-US). 2019-12-28. https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/car-news/nissan-patent-datsun-magnite-sub-four-meter-suv-maruti-vitara-brezza-rival/1806138/. 
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  8. ↑ "Nissan Magnite name trademarked; could be the new compact SUV". https://www.msn.com/en-sg/cars/news/nissan-magnite-name-trademarked-could-be-the-new-compact-suv/ar-BB11kYbN?li=BBr8zL0. 
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  10. ↑ "Nissan reveals the design approach for the upcoming Nissan Magnite Concept" (in en-IN). https://www.nissan.in/latest-news/nissan-reveals-the-design-approach-for-the-upcoming-nissan-magni.html. 
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  14. ↑ "Resmi Meluncur, Nissan Magnite Dibanderol Mulai Rp 208,8 Juta Halaman all" (in id). Otomotif. Kompas. 21 December 2020. https://otomotif.kompas.com/read/2020/12/21/130553715/resmi-meluncur-nissan-magnite-dibanderol-mulai-rp-2088-juta?page=all. 
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  16. ↑ Altoveros, Jose (2022-01-31). "Nissan exporting Magnite to more countries but not PH". Philippines: AutoIndustriya. https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/nissan-exporting-magnite-to-more-countries-but-not-ph.html. 
  17. ↑ "Nissan’s new compact SUV now in South Africa – Magnite pricing and details – TopAuto". https://topauto.co.za/news/11614/nissans-new-compact-suv-now-in-south-africa-magnite-pricing-and-details/?source=newsletter. 
  18. ↑ "Kia Sonet: Price, launch, features, specifications, other important details". 22 June 2020. https://www.indiatoday.in/auto/latest-auto-news/story/kia-sonet-price-launch-features-specifications-other-important-details-1691644-2020-06-22. 
  19. ↑ Khare, Satvik (2023-10-04). "Nissan Magnite AMT, Kuro edition unveiled". https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/nissan-magnite-amt-kuro-edition-unveiled-429462. 
  20. ↑ "Nissan Magnite Facelift Launched, Prices Start From Rs 5.99 Lakh | CarDekho.com" (in en). 2024-10-04. https://www.cardekho.com/india-car-news/nissan-magnite-facelift-launched-prices-start-from-rs-599-lakh-33287.htm. 
  21. ↑ Athul (2025-02-04). "Nissan Magnite Expands Export Strategy With Left-Hand Drive Models" (in en). https://www.drivespark.com/four-wheelers/2025/nissan-magnite-global-expansion-7100-units-exported-011-065013.html. 
  22. ↑ "The All-New Nissan Magnite Makes Its Middle East Debut in Saudi Arabia" (in en). 2025-03-18. https://me.nissanmotornews.com/en/releases/the-all-new-nissan-magnite-makes-its-middle-east-debut-in-saudi-arabia. 
  23. ↑ "Tan Chong Motor Launches All-New Nissan Magnite in Laos" (in en). 2025-08-16. https://laotiantimes.com/2025/08/16/tan-chong-motor-launches-all-new-nissan-magnite-in-laos/. 
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