It’s clear, smooth and packs a punch, this is what the new Nissan Magnite Kuro is all about. With a top speed of 175 km/h, it is quite impressive for a compact SUV in its class.
Thanks to Thompson Motors, I had the privilege of driving the Magnite Kuro and the 1.0L turbo engine is nippy on the road.
Nissan SA has added a new Kuro derivative of the cute crossover since its non-turbo Magnite EZ Shift model last year.
Unique Magnite Kuro touches include a dominating front grille, signature tail lamps and R16 gunmetal black alloy wheels along with red callipers. Kuro badging completes the exterior upgrades.
Kuro is the Japanese word for black. It features an all-black roof and in South Africa, it will be available in four exterior colours including black, white, silver and red.
The interior is all black with dark tones complemented by features such as a front air conditioning vent with a black finish and additional equipment such as a wireless charger, front armrest, gear shift garnish and premium dark-themed TFOM dashboard.
There’s also 336 litres of cargo space which makes packing extra for those away trips a breeze.
The dashboard is dominated by Nissan’s eight-inch touch-operated infotainment system that offers smartphone mirroring capability, integrated audio, navigation and communication capability.
Magnite Kuro’s understated sophistication, technological advances and overall aesthetic styling are perfect for the driver who wants to stand out. What else would one need, without compromising on safety, comfort and with a fuel consumption of 6l /100km?
Under the bonnet, the Magnite Kuro Edition retains a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine, generating 74 kW of power sent to the front wheels. The unit delivers 160N.m of torque with the five-speed manual gearbox or a reduced 152 N.m with the optional CVT.
Visit Thompson Motors Port Shepstone or Shelly Beach and get behind the wheel of the new Magnite Kuro.
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