Nissan Magnite scores 5 stars at Global NCAP after these upgrades: Details
Nissan Magnite
compact SUV has scored a star safety rating in the latest round of crash tests carried out by
Global NCAP
. This represents a major upgrade from its earlier performance, where it had received just a 2-star rating under the same evaluation system. This marks a significant leap forward compared to the earlier version, fitted with just two airbags, which had scored only two stars in both categories.
When Magnite was first crash tested in 2022 under the previous testing protocol, it had scored 4 stars for adult protection and 2 stars for child safety. Later, the Magnite was re-evaluated under Global NCAP's updated and more rigorous testing protocol, which now included side-impact assessments and stricter safety criteria. Initially, the results were underwhelming, with the SUV earning only a 2-star rating. In response, Nissan took initiative and voluntarily submitted the Magnite for reassessment not once, but twice.
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After the initial low safety rating, Nissan implemented a series of key upgrades to improve the Magnite's crash test performance. The first phase introduced six airbags and electronic stability control (ESC), which helped raise the safety rating to four stars.
The company didn't stop here; the Japanese Automaker continued refining the SUV's safety package. The second set of improvements included upgraded restraint systems, pedestrian protection enhancements, and 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions. These efforts ultimately led to Magnite achieving a 5-star rating for
adult occupant protection
and 3 stars for child safety. The SUV has now scored an impressive 32.31 out of 34 for adult protection and 33.64 out of 49 in the
child safety assessment
.
The Magnite is offered with two engine options - 1.0-litre NA petrol with 72hp of power, 96Nm torque, and a 1.0-litre turbo petrol with 100hp of power, 160Nm torque. A 5-speed manual gearbox is standard across both. The NA petrol is offered with a 5-speed AMT, whereas the turbo-petrol engine gets a CVT option. Nissan claims a fuel efficiency of 20kpl with the manual and 17.4kpl for the CVT turbo variants.
In terms of features, the SUV gets LED headlights, DRLs, fog lamps, LED tail lamps, 16-inch alloy wheels, 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, rear AC vents, automatic climate control, 360-degree camera, wireless charger, 7.0-inch digital instrument, auto dimming IRVM, Type-C charging ports and more. Safety-wise, it gets six airbags, ESC, three-point seatbelts and seatbelt reminders for all seats, as standard.
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