2020 Nissan Magnite – New sub-4-meter SUV positioned below the Kicks coming soon

If the Nissan Kicks isn’t compact enough for you, perhaps the upcoming Magnite might get you excited.

Positioned below the Kicks, the Nissan Magnite is an upcoming sub-4-meter long SUV that could very well be the cheapest new SUV in India, with prices rumoured to start below the INR 6 lakh (~RM 34,472) mark, likely undercutting the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and Hyundai Venue.

In an effort to draw customers away from the competition, a report from Autocar India mentioned that the Magnite could get features like a 360-degree view monitor, a large touchscreen infotainment system, and an automatic air-conditioning system.

Two engine options are said to be available when the Magnite is launched – a 1.0-litre naturally-aspirated three-cylinder petrol engine (73 PS, 96 Nm) and a 1.0 HR10 turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine (said to produce around 96 PS). Transmission choices include a 5-speed manual and a CVT-type automatic, while an AMT-type automatic is on the cards.

Nissan India is prepping the Magnite for an August debut, though the Covid-19 pandemic could push the debut back a fair bit.