Launched in December 2020, the name is a portmanteau of “magnetic” and “ignite.” It has helped Nissan establish a strong presence in India. Since then, it has been exported to 20 right-hand drive markets, including Indonesia. With the refreshed 2025 Magnite, Nissan will expand its export to cover left-hand drive markets too, representing an additional 45 markets starting in 2025. This makes India an import export hub for the Japanese brand.

The 2025 Magnite’s robust exterior styling continues with the new honeycomb grille and completed by the LED lights at the front and rear, dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels, and load-bearing roof rails. It also a particularly high ground clearance of 205 mm.

Inside, the new Magnite adds a configurable TFT driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, for seamless smartphone integration, as well as a wireless smartphone charger. It also has four-color adjustable ambient lighting. This is on top of the new 360 leather pack that covers the interior in a Brownish Orange covering spanning the dashboard, seats, door trim, steering wheel, parking brake lever, and arm rest.

Additionally, innovative new features include remote engine start, walk away lock and approach unlock functions, cooled glove box storage, and an on-board air ionizer – ideal for customers with allergies or respiratory conditions. It also boasts one of the largest cargo holds in its class. With the rear seats up, they measure 360 liters, growing to 540 liters with the seats down.

The 2025 Magnite features six airbags across all variants and the bodyshell’s integrity is reinforced with the use of reinforced steel and an auto dimming rear view mirror is available.

Like before, the Magnite is powered by a turbocharged 1.0-liter engine, offering the optimum balance of fuel economy and responsive performance. The HRA0 engine produces 100 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque—providing up to 50 percent better acceleration compared to normally aspirated engines in its class. It can be paired with either a 5-speed manual or X-tronic continuously variable transmission. A 1.0-liter normally-aspirated engine (B4D) is also available and this one is mated to either a 5-speed manual or automated manual transmission (AMT).

Despite its compact dimensions, the Magnite can accommodate five passengers thanks to its generous wheelbase, making it ideal for urban mobility. This urban focus is enhanced further with the inclusion of a 360-degree camera ensuring parking in tight spaces is a low-stress exercise.