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The Citizen
08-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
New Nissan Magnite scores five stars in Global NCAP crash test
Popular crossover SUV proves it worth in a time when cheap cars often skimp on safety. The ever-popular and best-selling model in its own stable, the Nissan Magnite, is officially one of the safest cars in its segment. An achievement quite noteworthy In the South African context. If you consider the danger on our roads and the number of budget friendly cars that skimp on safety in favour of price. Five-star Nissan Magnite shines Made in India, and exported around the world, the South African Nissan Magnite was awarded a five-star overall safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP). This compact crossover SUV received a perfect five-star rating in adult safety, a three-star rating in child safety, and an overall five-star safety rating for the passengers. Global NCAP's crash test protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all models, as well as ESC. Vehicles scoring the highest star ratings require pedestrian protection and side pole impact protection assessments . ALSO READ: Lofty price tag not doing top-end Nissan Magnite any favours Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP said: 'It's very welcome to see Nissan's focus on improving the Magnite's safety performance. The five-star rating is relevant to consumers in South Africa and India. It demonstrates what can be achieved in a relatively short period of time when a manufacturer is fully committed to engage in the NCAP process.' Rigorous testing The Nissan Magnite underwent rigorous testing, including assessments of adult occupant protection, child safety, and safety assist features. The vehicle demonstrated exceptional performance across all categories, showcasing its robust build quality, advanced safety features, and innovative design aimed at safeguarding drivers and passengers alike. ALSO READ: PODCAST: Why updated Nissan Magnite carries a heavy burden The new Nissan Magnite, launched locally in October 2024, comes with a comprehensive suite of safety features. These include multiple airbags, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) and vehicle dynamic control ensuring protection on every journey. The car also offers enhanced safety with a reinforced body structure, over 40 standard safety features including electronic stability control, traction control system, and hydraulic brake assist. Additional safety features such as three-point seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt reminders, child lock, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and rear parking sensors now come as standard across all variants, ensuring every journey is not just comfortable but more secure than ever. From two to five stars 'This significant milestone further cements the Magnite as a safety and engineering leader within the sub-R400K compact SUV space,' says Maciej Klenkiewicz, Managing Director of Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets. 'Our engineers achieved an incredible feat, raising the Magnite from a two-star to five-star safety rating in a remarkably short timeframe. It shows how committed everyone at Nissan is in protecting lives and providing greater value to our customers.'
Economic Times
06-08-2025
- Automotive
- Economic Times
Nissan launches Magnite KURO Special Edition: Check price features & upgrades here
ET Online New Nissan Magnite KURO Special Edition Nissan Motor India on Wednesday launched the New Nissan Magnite KURO Special Edition, a premium, black-themed variant of its popular compact SUV. The car has been priced at Rs 8.30 Lakhs (ex-showroom) and features suave interior black theme and Japanese-inspired design cues. The New Nissan Magnite KURO Special Edition is available for bookings for Rs 11,000. Customers can reserve their vehicle through authorised Nissan Motor India dealerships or by visiting the official Nissan Motor India website: the carmaker said in a release. Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India 'The New Nissan Magnite KURO Special Edition embodies bold design and refined craftsmanship, thoughtfully created in response to strong customer demand for a distinctive, premium, and feature-packed offering. The previous edition of the Nissan Magnite KURO Special Edition received an overwhelming response from customers for its striking all-black aesthetic and unique identity'. The Special Edition boasts of an all-black exterior and interior. 'The New Nissan Magnite KURO Special Edition elevates the Magnite's SUV presence while staying true to Nissan's core promise of exceptional value, advanced innovation, and uncompromised safety. The recent 5-star GNCAP is testimony to our commitment to safety and deliver world class products from India under our 'One Car, One World' strategy. To celebrate this achievement, we are also introducing a brand new colour - Metallic Grey to the Magnite line-up,' Vatsa added. The New Niisan Magnite KURO Special Edition is being offered with both turbo-petrol and naturally aspirated petrol powertrain option. It features a distinct and exclusive 'KURO' badge under the Magnite branding on the left fende. The car comes equip with a Piano Black front grille, Resin Black front and rear skid plates, Gloss Black roof rails, R16 diamond cut alloy wheels, and black door handle. Further, the compact SUV comes with Signature Black LED headlamps with Lightsaber Turn Indicator as standard for better visibility and commanding road presence and has a premium and dark-themed interior with midnight themed dashboard, Piano Black finished gear shift garnish, Piano Black finished steering insert, sun visors and door trims. Upgrades include Sable Black wireless charger as standard and a stealth dash cam as an accessory. Further strengthening its appeal, the New Nissan Magnite, launched in 2024, has been awarded a 5-star Overall Passenger Safety rating from Global NCAP. It also achieved a 5-star rating in the most credible GNCAP tests. The car his been built on the enhanced CMF-A+ platform boasts of over 40 standard safety features including six airbags, improved body structure incorporating 67% high tensile strength steel.
Web Release
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Web Release
New Nissan Magnite Secures Global NCAP 5-Star Overall Passenger Safety Rating
Following its launch in the Middle East earlier this year, the New Nissan Magnite SUV has been awarded a 5-star overall safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Program (GNCAP). Made in India and exported to more than 65 countries, the latest Magnite received a perfect 5-star rating in adult safety and a 3-star rating in child safety, resulting in an overall 5-star safety rating for passengers. Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP, said: 'It's very welcome to see Nissan's focus on improving the Magnite's safety performance. The 5-star rating demonstrates what can be achieved in a relatively short period of time when a manufacturer is fully committed to engage in the NCAP process.' Magnite underwent rigorous testing, including assessments of adult occupant protection, child safety, and safety assist features. The vehicle demonstrated exceptional performance across all categories, showcasing its robust build quality, advanced safety features, and innovative design aimed at safeguarding drivers and passengers alike. Leon Dorssers, Nissan Senior Vice President, Chief of Commercial Operations, AMIEO Region (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania) said, 'As car makers, our first and overriding responsibility is to make our vehicles safe. Our Design, Engineering and Production teams are committed to this goal, so receiving globally recognized verification of these efforts through a 5-star Global NCAP rating is immensely rewarding. Magnite is an exceptional car in every way, and it is especially important safety is amongst the top of its long list of attributes.' The newest version of Magnite launched in October 2024 and is now exported to markets in Africa, the Middle East and South East Asia. It boasts over 40 standard safety features including 6 airbags, improved body structure incorporating 67% high tensile strength steel (>440Mpa), anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), vehicle dynamic control, and more. Global NCAP's crash test protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all models, as well as electronic stability control (ESC). Pedestrian protection and side pole impact protection assessments are also required for vehicles scoring the highest star ratings. The Magnite's bold and stylish design, more than 20 first and best-in-segment features, and over 55 safety features make it a standout choice in the compact SUV segment. Additional safety features such as three-point seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt reminders, child lock, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and rear parking sensors now come as standard across all variants, ensuring every journey is not just comfortable but more secure than ever. The new Nissan Magnite is now available at Nissan's partner network across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and wider Middle East.
The Citizen
03-08-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
2025 Nissan Magnite scores upgraded safety rating
Introduced to the South African market in June 2021, the pre-facelifted current-generation Nissan Magnite only managed to score two stars at the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP). However, the updated model, which made local landfall in October 2024, has now improved on the original safety rating; upgrading to a GNCAP safety rating of five stars overall. The India-built crossover was awarded five stars for Adult Occupant Protection and three stars for Child Occupant Protection; accumulating in the overall five-star score. 'This significant milestone further cements the Magnite as a safety and engineering leader within the sub-R400k compact-SUV space. Our engineers achieved an incredible feat, raising the Magnite from a two-star to five-star safety rating in a remarkably short timeframe,' said Maciej Klenkiewicz, the managing director of Nissan South Africa and independent markets. Richard Woods, the CEO of GNCAP, added: 'It's very welcome to see Nissan's focus on improving the Magnite's safety performance. The five-star rating is relevant to consumers in South Africa and India, and it demonstrates what can be achieved in a relatively short period of time when a manufacturer is fully committed to engage in the NCAP process.' The most affordable compact SUV in South Africa, the Magnite is equipped with such safety items as six airbags, ABS, electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, traction control and hill start assist, among others. As a reminder, locally, the Magnite is available with the choice of two 1l, three-cylinder engines – one naturally aspirated and the other, turbocharged. The former and latter units produce 53kW/96Nm and 74kW/152Nm, respectively, and have respective claimed average fuel consumption figures of 5.9l/100km and 6.0l/100km. Browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post 2025 Nissan Magnite Scores Upgraded Safety Rating appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
IOL News
01-08-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Nissan Magnite earns coveted five-star safety rating from Global NCAP
The new Nissan Magnite has been awarded a five-star overall safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP). Image: Supplied Built in India and sold in South Africa, the new Nissan Magnite has been awarded a five-star overall safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Programme (GNCAP). This is a significant improvement from its original two-star rating. It received a perfect rating in adult safety and a three-star rating in child safety, accumulating an overall five-star safety rating for the passengers. Protocol Global NCAP's crash test protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all models, as well as Electronic Stability Control (ESC). Pedestrian protection and side pole impact protection assessments are required for vehicles scoring the highest star ratings. 'It's welcome to see Nissan's focus on improving the Magnite's safety performance. The five-star rating is relevant to consumers in South Africa and India, and it demonstrates what can be achieved in a relatively short period of time when a manufacturer is fully committed to engaging in the NCAP process," said Richard Woods, chief executive officer, Global NCAP. The car underwent rigorous testing, including assessments of adult occupant protection, child safety and safety assist features. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading More than 40 safety features It has over 40 standard safety features, including six airbags, improved body structure incorporating 67% high tensile strength steel, ABS and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), ESC, Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Brake Assist, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), among others. Additional safety features such as three-point seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt reminders, child lock, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and rear parking sensors now come as standard across all variants of the new Nissan Magnite. 'This significant milestone further cements Magnite as a safety and engineering leader within the sub-R400K compact SUV space. Our engineers achieved an incredible feat, raising the Magnite from a 2-star to a 5-star safety rating in a remarkably short timeframe. "It just shows how committed everyone at Nissan is to protecting lives and providing greater value to our customers,' said Maciej Klenkiewicz, managing director of Nissan South Africa and Independent Markets.
