One of the Japanese carmakers in the market, Nissan, has been selling its cars for more than a decade. The Magnite was launched in 2020, and it gained the attention of the people due to its pricing and packaging. As a result, the Compact SUV has achieved the big production milestone of 1 Lakh units. To celebrate, Nissan’s plant in Chennai has rolled out the 100,000th unit of Magnite.
About Nissan exporting Magnite
Nissan has crafted the Magnite as a global product, and they currently export it to different markets. Recently, the brand has launched the Magnite in countries like Seychelles, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Brunei. However, the carmaker has successfully exported it from its Chennai plant to various global markets such as the Middle East, Europe, SAARC, etc.
About Geza Edition, Powertrain, Pricing and Competition
Nissan has recently launched a limited edition model of the Magnite called Geza Edition. This edition is oriented towards enhanced music and sound experience. Moreover, the carmaker has brimmed the Geza Edition with a slew of additional features. Some of them are a 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a JBL Audio system, a rear parking camera, and ambient lightning.
Nissan Magnite is powered by two BS6 phase-2 compliant engines. The base engine is a 1.0L 3-cylinder non-turbo churning out 71hp and 96nm of output. This engine is available with 5-speed manual transmission only. However, the higher variants get a 1.0L 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, making 100ps and 152-160nm of output. This engine is available with a 5-speed manual and CVT Gearboxes. Nissan has retailed the Magnite from Rs. 5.99-10.86 Lakhs Ex-Showroom. It competes with the likes of Renault Kiger, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Citroen C3, and Tata Punch.
Official Statement
Speaking about this achievement, Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, of Nissan Motor India, said, “The Big, Bold, Beautiful Nissan Magnite has been a game-changer in the Indian market. The production of the 100,000th Magnite is a testimony of Nissan’s brand promise of providing its customers with products that are high on value, safety, and strong customer service, making it a global product. At Nissan, we are not just building cars – we are building the future of mobility led by product innovation, technological distinction, and customer satisfaction.”
Keerthi Prakash, MD, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd, said,” The Nissan Magnite’s 100,000 production rollout is a proud moment for the Nissan Family, a significant milestone in Nissan’s commitment to ’Make in India, Make for the World’. The Chennai plant, in addition to catering to the domestic market, exports vehicles to 108 destinations in collaboration with our supply chain partners; producing high-quality products with best-in-class safety features that exceed customer expectations.”