Refreshed Nissan Magnite breaks cover
Sporting several subtle exterior design updates, Nissan has unwrapped the refreshed Magnite. Here’s what you can expect from the revised model.
The fresh-faced Nissan Magnite has made its debut, with the revised version of Nissan’s popular compact crossover/SUV sporting several, though subtle, cosmetic upgrades.
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According to the Japanese automaker, the refreshed Magnite ‘exemplifies’ the ‘Magnite-ness’ associated with the crossover/SUV, with the mid-life-cycle facelift enhancing the car’s on-road presence with its ‘tougher, bolder and more robust’ exterior design updates.
The most notable design update comes in the shape of a redesigned front grille. The now-larger item, which is sited above a new ‘floating’ fore skid plate, is flanked by tapered headlamp clusters, which house LED lighting units, replete with “’ightsaber-style’ indicators. ‘Round back, the LED taillamps feature a three-dimensional-gradient honeycomb pattern. L-shaped daytime-running lights are also present. In addition, the Magnite has gained a set of new, dual-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels, measuring 16 inches in diameter. The exterior colour palette includes five monotone and six dual-tone colour options.
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Stepping inside, the updated Magnite is available with a ‘unique’ leatherette package. The pews and dashboard are wrapped in ‘Brownish Orange’ leatherette, with the former featuring honeycomb-pattern stitching. A seven-inch digital instrument binnacle and an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, replete with (wireless) Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, are among the items included in the package. In addition, Nissan offers customers the option of specifying a package comprising wireless smartphone charging and a JBL sound system, among many other items.
As a reminder, locally, the current Magnite model range, which is priced from R240 000, is available with the choice of two petrol engine options and a trio of transmissions. Starting with the former, the powertrain line-up includes a 1l, naturally aspirated three-cylinder unit and a 1l turbocharged engine with the same number of cylinders. The atmospheric three-pot produces 53kW and 96N.m of torque, while the turbo-triple-equipped Magnite models are endowed with 74kW and 160N.m.
The naturally aspirated engine is available with a five-speed manual cog swapper or the firm’s EZ-Shift automated manual transmission. The turbocharged derivatives can be had with a five-speed manual gearbox or Nissan’s X-tronic continuously variable transmission.
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