Model planned for Datsun, the Magnite SUV released under the Nissan brand
- To complete the Datsun range sold in India (Go, Go + and Redi-Go), the Japanese carmaker Nissan has designed an SUV 3.99 m long, 1.76 m wide and 1.57 m high, based on the CMF-A platform, also used by the Renault Triber with very similar dimensions. The design is completely different, however, taking inspiration from the Nissan Kicks and Juke, in smaller proportions.
- But with the decision to remove the Datsun brand globally, including in India, the Japanese carmaker has finally launched its small SUV under the Nissan brand. This model, however, retains the six-sided grille of the Datsun and does not have the trapezoidal grille of the Nissan, proof that the rebranding was decided at the very last moment. The Nissan Magnite has been produced in the Indian plant in Chennai, alongside the Renault Kwid and Triber since the end of October 2020 for marketing which began in this country in December 2020. The engine is the same as of the Triber: a 0,9 liters 3 cylinders developing 72 hp.
- The Magnitewill attempt to revive Nissan’s sales in the Indian market, where this model will replace the Micra sedan. Many carmakers today are choosing to replace their sedans with SUVs.
- Nissan has announced that based on orders for the model received in India, production of the Magnite will increase from 2,700 units per month to 4,000 during the first quarter of 2021, corresponding to an annual volume of 48,000. units, which will become the brand's top-produced model in India. Nissan produced less than 38,000 cars in India in 2020, while Renault made nearly 90,000, including 43,500 Triber and 43,000 Kwid.
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