The Nissan Magnite has been well recognized in the sub-4-metre SUV segment because of providing a good value, intelligent features, and elegant appearance. The Magnite refresh of 2024 (released October 4, 2024) has minor design improvements, a further increase in technology, better safety, but the same powerful engines and unbeatable price. Being on the market in need of a small SUV that would neither cost much nor be too limited, the 2024 Magnite is worth attention.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Launch Date | October 4 , 2024 (Facelift) |
| Engine Options | 1.0 L NA Petrol / 1.0 L Turbo Petrol |
| Max Power | ~72 PS / ~100 PS |
| Max Torque | ~96 Nm / ~160 Nm |
| Transmission Options | 5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT, CVT |
| Boot Capacity | 336 litres |
| Ground Clearance | ~205 mm (unchanged) |
| Safety Features | 6 Airbags standard, ESC, TPMS, 360-cam |
| Price (India, Ex-Showroom) | ₹5.99 lakh – ~₹11.50 lakh |
What’s New with the Magnite Facelift 2024
Although the system and the powertrains are identical, Nissan has used a mid-life update that refreshes the interest of the Magnite. Outside, there will be a bigger grille, more prominent, a new bumper, new 16-inch alloy wheels and LED tail-lamp elements. The cabin is also given a new interior black-orange dual-tone theme, soft-touch materials on high-touch areas, frameless auto-dimming IRVM, wireless charge, and enhanced infotainment/driver display system.
Nevertheless, the 2024 Magnite still has the good space, small footprint, and affordable price that made it a popular model.
Design & Exterior
The facelift enables the Magnite to have a greater presence on the road. The new grille takes a honey-comb design in gloss black and chrome with projector LED headlamps with sharper DRLs. The front bumper has a smoother appearance and it has repositioned fog lamps. New 16-inch alloys are dual toned that introduces dynamism. The M-shaped LED tail-lamp signature signature and modified bumper at the back ensure that things are always familiar but new.
On the side, position, wheel arches and roofline are virtually identical, which makes the versatility and utility of the previous model become the legacy.
Interior & Comfort
Enter the 2024 Magnite and you will have a more upmarket cabin than you would anticipate at that price. Rear seat space is decent and the 336-litre boot renders it practical to be used on a daily basis. The best features are a 8-inch (or above) touchscreen infotainment system with both wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 7-inch digital driver display in higher models.
In addition to screens, Nissan has enhanced the product quality in leatherette steering, soft door-pad surfaces, ambient lighting (on some trims) and a cooled glovebox. It has such features as wireless phone charger, remote engine start (in certain models), keyless entry and a luxurious cabin finish that contribute to the up-level comfort.
Powertrain, Performance and Efficiency
In 2024 the Magnite will continue using the proven engine range:
1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol — ~72 PS & 96 Nm (5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT)
1.0-litre turbo-petrol — ~100 PS & 160 Nm (5-speed manual or CVT)
The turbo is also punchy and the NA petrol is a good value option. Under normal test conditions of the turbo version, the fuel efficiency is between 18-20 km/l and a bit more efficient in NA version.
The suspension and ride comfort values are the same, with reviewers feeling that there is a little better NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) due to the better insulation and cabin materials.
Safety & Technology
In the facelift, Nissan has done its best to bolster the safety credentials of the Magnite. The standard number of airbags in most trims is six which should have side and curtain airbags. Active safety kit includes ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control (ESC/VDC), and Hill Start Assist, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), ISOFIX child-seat mounts and 360-degree parking camera on higher variants.
The new Magnite, according to the safety test agencies, does well in its category. The features are added enabling the buyers to enjoy more peace at a lower price.
Pricing & Variant Line-Up
On its launch in October 2024 the 2024 Magnite facelift had prices of [?]5.99 lakh (ex-showroom) to the lowest priced Visia MT base, to around [?]11.50 lakh (ex-showroom) to the highest priced turbo-CVT top. This will be applicable to India market and initial offers can be different.
The naming variant was revised to Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, Tekna+. The Magnite offers buyers several options in its body/engine/transmission options, based on their budget and features.
Final Thoughts
The 2024 Nissan Magnite facelift brings serious value to the crowded compact SUV market segment. It is a smart choice among first-time SUV buyers, and families who want a car that does not break the bank with its updated look, better cabin feel, reliable engines and unique pricing.
In case you are checking out a package that is well-balanced in its style features, safety and cost without sacrificing any too much on the performance, the Magnite is worth a test-drive. The only thing to remember is that, though it has not deeply changed (common platform and engines), the facelift does the trick of re-energising the model in 2024 and further.
