The rise of the compact SUV segment has been tremendous over the years and with this, several carmakers are wanting their fair piece in the market. The Japanese carmaker, Nissan too has brought in the Magnite in 2020 and surprisingly, this compact SUV is the most fuel-efficient SUV and its mileage sticks to 20 km/l.
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Nissan Magnite comes in two engine options - 1.0L naturally aspirated motor and a more powerful 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol. The former generates a power of 72 PS at 6250 RPM with a peak torque of 96 Nm at 3500 RPM. This engine delivers 18.75 km/l.
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Coming to the turbocharged petrol engine then it delivers 20 km/l which is the highest in the segment for petrol compact SUVs. This engine generates as much as 100 PS at 5000 RPM and a peak torque of 160 Nm between 1600-3600 RPM. It also gets an optional CVT gearbox and the mileage for that is reduced to 17.7 km/l.
Nissan Magnite vs Sonet vs Nexon vs Venue vs XUV300 vs Ecosport vs Brezza: Petrol Engines
| Model | Nissan Magnite | Sonet | Brezza | Venue | Nexon | XUV300 | Ecosport |
| Petrol Engine | 1.0L NA 1.0L turbo | 1.2L NA 1.0L turbo | 1.5L NA | 1.2L NA /1.0L turbo | 1.2L turbo | 1.2L turbo | 1.5L NA |
| Max. Power | 72 PS 100 PS | 83 PS 120 PS | 105 PS | 83 PS 120 PS | 120 PS | 110 PS | 122 PS |
| Max. Torque | 96 Nm 160 Nm - 1.0L MT 152 Nm - CVT | 114 Nm 172 Nm | 138 Nm | 114 Nm 172 Nm | 170 Nm | 200 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Manual Gearbox | 5-speed MT | 5-speed NA | 5-speed | 5-speed 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Automatic Gearbox | CVT | NA 7-speed DCT / 6-speed iMT | 4-speed AT | NA 7-speed DCT / 6-speed iMT | 6-speed AMT | NA | 6-speed AT |
| Mileage MT | 18.75 kmpl NA 20 kmpl Turbo | 18.4 kmpl NA | 17.03 kmpl | 17.3 kmpl 18.1 kmpl | 17.4 kmpl | 17 kmpl | 15.9 kmpl |
| Mileage AT | 17.7 kmpl | NA / 18.2 kmpl | 18.76 kmpl | 18 kmpl / NA | 16 kmpl | NA | 14.7 kmpl |
| Emission Norm | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 | BS6 |
As you can see from the table above, Nissan Magnite is the fuel-efficient SUV with manual transmission. The CVT is said to be more economical but since it is performance-based Xtronic, the mileage sticks to 17.7 km/l only. The 5-speed in NA form delivers 18.75 km/l while the turbocharged version delivers 20 km/l.
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Feature-wise, the Magnite comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 360-degree parking camera, wireless projection for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, multi-function steering wheel and among others.
As far as the prices go, Nissan is expected to keep it strictly under Rs 6 lakh to grow its market share. If it happens then it will be the most affordable compact SUV in the segment. The top-model with all the bells and whistles will touch Rs 9 lakh. All prices stick to ex-showroom, Delhi.
