Nissan today unveiled the refreshed Magnite sub-compact SUV in India, where it will be manufactured, sold, and exported. The new model combines enhanced styling, innovative technologies, optimum efficiency, and reinforced safety features.
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.
The 1.0 engine is very punchy and torquey in the Almera. Not the fastest, but is good fun in its own way. I wonder what it will be like in the Magnite.
ReplyDeleteStay away if your not getting the manual. Nissan's CVT is probably the worst transmission.
ReplyDeleteYou tried it?
DeleteNot as bad as Ford's dry DCTs (Powershift) imo. Those broke even earlier than JATCO CVTs.
DeleteBesides this is a subcompact, with relatively low power and vehicle weight compared to the models Nissan used Xtronic before (higher power models like the Altima or crossovers), so the tranny should run cool and fine, unlike the older models where they cheaped on the cooling.
Jatco is the CVT supplier of nissan, renault, suzuki and mitsubishi. They all use the Jatco7 tranny..
DeleteNissan dont manufacture them CVTs.
JATCO is 75% owned by Nissan. My sis' Juke gave out after 5 years. Google which transmission is worst and Nissan tops the list but its Jap so Pinoys blindly follow the hype.
DeleteHow did your "sis" drive the car? How many kms? Was it maintained properly? Too many factors to consider.
DeleteIt was less than five years and under 50k while Nissan recommends changing it at 90k. Still blaming owners even though Nissan has been fined in the US hundreds of millions for covering up the CVT problems of the vehicles.
DeleteAyun naman pala. You didn't change the fluid on time Everybody knows you don't follow the manufacturer's recommendation. Yeah, I know that's f'ed up.
DeleteIn any case, you change the fluid earlier, say around 3 years, maybe less. Kms don't matter, unless you travel a lot.
Don't worry, it's a noob mistake, everybody has to start somewhere.
Manual says 5 years or around 100K. Nissan CVTs are really fragile and should be avoided at all cost
DeleteI have a 2015 xtrail 4x2, 185k odo, transmission still ok, but i admit nissan cvt has the most rubber band effect
DeleteAnd what did that get you, following the 5 year period for changing the CVT. Nasira diba? Don't follow the manual. Change it earlier. Yes, manufacturers are scummy that way.
DeleteManuals are supposed to be the basis of what we follow our service schedule. Even the dealer follow that by the book. Toyota and Honda CVTs also follow that schedule. Changing CVT fluid more often than recommended can cause the transmission to start slipping
DeleteChanging fluid early causes the transmission to slip? Says who?
DeleteChanging CVT fluid earlier causes the transmission to slip? 😂😂😂
DeleteOh my god I can't breathe hahahahahha. 😂
This guy is funny.
Would be nice to see this be compared against the Raize and Sonet.
ReplyDeleteMost likely priced at around 950k Pesos up to 1.2 Million Pesos when it becomes available in the Philippine market
ReplyDeleteThat same engine and transmission used in the Almera is kinda unreliable though