Source: Motorpress /Nissan South Africa
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus (CVT) R410 700
New Nissan Magnite takes on Africa; South Africa being the first stop on the continent Building on its strong legacy and segment leadership, the New Magnite debuts from Cape Town, the Mother City
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus (AMT) R323 900
The New Nissan Magnite, launched to great acclaim globally in India last month, makes its highly anticipated South African debut with a two-day test series for local motoring journalists and influencers in Cape Town.
First introduced to the world in 2020, the Nissan Magnite has quickly found its niche with more than 150 000 vehicles being across the globe.
“We are very excited about the Magnite, which had its global launch last month in India. The New Magnite will be introduced for the first time to both right and left-hand drive markets in Africa, spanning the continent from north to south. The New model was revealed in South Africa where it has sold a highly respectable 26 000 units since its start of sales in June 2021,” says Nissan Africa President, Jordi Vila.
“The New Magnite is a key pillar of the Arc, Nissan’s mid-term business plan and a major milestone in Nissan Africa’s product strategy,” Vila adds.
“Our engineers have taken an incredible design and made it even better to the benefit of our legions of local Magnite fans and I have no doubt, a whole new generation of motorists who will make full use of the Magnite’s potential to allow them to go their own way with all the latest technology that they will need,” says Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets Africa managing director, Maciej Klenkiewicz.
“We pride ourselves at Nissan about being innovative and providing mobility solutions across the market. The new Magnite is a vital part of just that, and I look forward to seeing how it continues its journey into the hearts and minds of South African motorists,” Klenkiewicz states.
The Magnite is a striking compact SUV, with robust exterior styling complemented by LED lights front and rear, alloy wheels and roof rails.
The new Magnite retains its striking looks and robust exterior styling, adding a configurable TFT driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Life on board is also enhanced with adjustable four colour ambient lighting.
Other new features (model specific) include the innovative remote engine start and the walkaway lock and approach unlock function, cooled glove box storage and on-board air ioniser, which is ideal for motorists and passengers with allergies or respiratory conditions.
With customers' reassurance in mind, the Magnite's bodyshell uses high-tensile steel for impressive structural integrity. The updated Magnite features six airbags across all variants, and the bodyshell’s integrity is reinforced with the use of reinforced steel. An auto dimming rear view mirror is available.
The Magnite is powered by two 1.0-litre engines with one turbocharged, offering an optimum balance of fuel economy and responsive performance, paired by either a manual, automated manual (AMT) or continuously variable transmission.
Thanks to independent Macpherson strut suspension with anti-roll bars and rebound springs at the front and semi-independent coil spring suspension at the rear, occupants will enjoy a comfortable, calm ride without excess roll or pitch, even in the most challenging road conditions.
The Magnite is ideal for urban cruising, able to accommodate five passengers thanks to its generous wheelbase. The Around View Monitor provides a bird’s eye view of the car from four cameras relieving all the stress from parking in tight spaces.
999 cc
3-cylinder
53 kW @ 6 250 r/min
96 Nm @ 3 500 r/min
Combined fuel consumption – 5.9 litres / 100 km
999 cc
3-cylinder
74 kW @ 5 000 r/min
152 Nm @ 2 200 r/min – 4 400 r/min
Combined fuel consumption – 5.27 litres / 100 km
6-airbags (front, side and curtain airbags)
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensors
Electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors
Speed-sensing lock with child lock and impact-sensing unlocking
Multi-function steering controls
Automatic air conditioning
Shark fin antenna
16" steel wheels with wheel cover
Roof rails
All the features of the Visia, and
Display Audio – 8” touch-screen infotainment system with floating design
Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Frameless auto-dimming mirror
Front LED fog lamps
LED daytime running lights
Approach unlock and walk-away locking
Keyless Start/Stop
7” TFT information screen
16” alloy wheels with two-tone design
Plasma air purifier
LED headlamps
Two-tone leather seats with special heat-resistant coatings
All of the features of the Acenta, and
Around View Monitor – four-camera array with bird’s eye view camera angles
Remote starting (on the CVT model only)
Leather Steering wheel
Cruise control with speed limiter (CVT only).
Magnite 1.0 Visia (MT) R246 200
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (MT) R277 300
Magnite 1.0 Visia (AMT) R263 200
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (AMT) R294 400
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus (AMT) R323 900
Magnite 1.0T Visia (MT) R309 700
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (MT) R340 100
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (CVT) R370 500
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus (CVT) R410 700
First introduced to the world in 2020, the Nissan Magnite has quickly found its niche with more than 150 000 vehicles being across the globe.
“We are very excited about the Magnite, which had its global launch last month in India. The New Magnite will be introduced for the first time to both right and left-hand drive markets in Africa, spanning the continent from north to south. The New model was revealed in South Africa where it has sold a highly respectable 26 000 units since its start of sales in June 2021,” says Nissan Africa President, Jordi Vila.
“The New Magnite is a key pillar of the Arc, Nissan’s mid-term business plan and a major milestone in Nissan Africa’s product strategy,” Vila adds.
“Our engineers have taken an incredible design and made it even better to the benefit of our legions of local Magnite fans and I have no doubt, a whole new generation of motorists who will make full use of the Magnite’s potential to allow them to go their own way with all the latest technology that they will need,” says Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets Africa managing director, Maciej Klenkiewicz.
“We pride ourselves at Nissan about being innovative and providing mobility solutions across the market. The new Magnite is a vital part of just that, and I look forward to seeing how it continues its journey into the hearts and minds of South African motorists,” Klenkiewicz states.
The Magnite is a striking compact SUV, with robust exterior styling complemented by LED lights front and rear, alloy wheels and roof rails.
The new Magnite retains its striking looks and robust exterior styling, adding a configurable TFT driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. Life on board is also enhanced with adjustable four colour ambient lighting.
Other new features (model specific) include the innovative remote engine start and the walkaway lock and approach unlock function, cooled glove box storage and on-board air ioniser, which is ideal for motorists and passengers with allergies or respiratory conditions.
With customers' reassurance in mind, the Magnite's bodyshell uses high-tensile steel for impressive structural integrity. The updated Magnite features six airbags across all variants, and the bodyshell’s integrity is reinforced with the use of reinforced steel. An auto dimming rear view mirror is available.
The Magnite is powered by two 1.0-litre engines with one turbocharged, offering an optimum balance of fuel economy and responsive performance, paired by either a manual, automated manual (AMT) or continuously variable transmission.
Thanks to independent Macpherson strut suspension with anti-roll bars and rebound springs at the front and semi-independent coil spring suspension at the rear, occupants will enjoy a comfortable, calm ride without excess roll or pitch, even in the most challenging road conditions.
The Magnite is ideal for urban cruising, able to accommodate five passengers thanks to its generous wheelbase. The Around View Monitor provides a bird’s eye view of the car from four cameras relieving all the stress from parking in tight spaces.
999 cc
3-cylinder
53 kW @ 6 250 r/min
96 Nm @ 3 500 r/min
Combined fuel consumption – 5.9 litres / 100 km
999 cc
3-cylinder
74 kW @ 5 000 r/min
152 Nm @ 2 200 r/min – 4 400 r/min
Combined fuel consumption – 5.27 litres / 100 km
6-airbags (front, side and curtain airbags)
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Rear Parking Sensors
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensors
Electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors
Speed-sensing lock with child lock and impact-sensing unlocking
Multi-function steering controls
Automatic air conditioning
Shark fin antenna
16" steel wheels with wheel cover
Roof rails
All the features of the Visia, and
Display Audio – 8” touch-screen infotainment system with floating design
Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Frameless auto-dimming mirror
Front LED fog lamps
LED daytime running lights
Approach unlock and walk-away locking
Keyless Start/Stop
7” TFT information screen
16” alloy wheels with two-tone design
Plasma air purifier
LED headlamps
Two-tone leather seats with special heat-resistant coatings
All of the features of the Acenta, and
Around View Monitor – four-camera array with bird’s eye view camera angles
Remote starting (on the CVT model only)
Leather Steering wheel
Cruise control with speed limiter (CVT only).
Magnite 1.0 Visia (MT) R246 200
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (MT) R277 300
Magnite 1.0 Visia (AMT) R263 200
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (AMT) R294 400
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus (AMT) R323 900
Magnite 1.0T Visia (MT) R309 700
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (MT) R340 100
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (CVT) R370 500
Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus (CVT) R410 700
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (CVT) R370 500
Magnite 1.0 Acenta (AMT) R294 400