{"id":745,"date":"2024-11-19T12:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T12:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/in4ride.com\/?p=745"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:57:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T12:57:08","slug":"facelift-nissan-magnite-drives-into-mzansi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/in4ride.com\/?p=745","title":{"rendered":"FACELIFT NISSAN MAGNITE DRIVES INTO MZANSI"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Nissan SA<\/strong> unveiled the facelift<\/strong> of their popular Nissan Magnite<\/strong> in Cape Town this week. Featuring subtle exterior<\/strong> updates, and more substantial interior updates, Nissan hopes to maintain the success of its small crossover SUV amidst heavy competition<\/strong> from Chinese<\/strong> rivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The 2024 Nissan Magnite features an updated grille<\/strong> and LED headlights<\/strong> upfront, while the rear bumper is treated to a new bumper. A rather classy Copper metallic <\/strong>colour is now available, making doubly sure that it won\u2019t be missed<\/strong> on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Nissan, Magnite owners mostly sought improvements<\/strong> in interior quality and tech amenities<\/strong>. As such, most big changes are found inside the Magnite. New quilted PVC leatherette<\/strong> covers the comfier seats and certain touch points<\/strong> around the cabin. Fit<\/strong> and finish<\/strong> seems par for the segment for the most part, but longevity<\/strong> of the materials<\/strong> remains to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An 20.3cm touch screen<\/strong> dominates the cabin and forms the command<\/strong> centre of the Magnite\u2019s infotainment system which has Android Auto<\/strong> and Apple CarPlay<\/strong> well integrated. The new Arkamys 6<\/strong>–speaker sound<\/strong> system punches far above its weight and is arguably<\/strong> the highlight of the Magnite\u2019s interior tech upgrades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keyless<\/strong> walk-away lock\/approach unlock, remote start and a 360-degree parking camera<\/strong> are available on higher trims. On the safety front, 6 airbags<\/strong> are now standard across all trim levels along with 3-point seat belts<\/strong> for all occupants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The new Magnite is available in four powertrain combinations, ranging from a 53kW<\/strong> and 96Nm<\/strong> naturally aspirated 1.0-litre<\/strong> 3-cylinder that can be paired to either a manual<\/strong> or automated-manual <\/strong>transmission, to a 74kW<\/strong> and 160Nm<\/strong> turbocharged 1.0-litre<\/strong> mated to a manual or CVT<\/strong> transmission. It must be noted that selecting the CVT will reduce that torque figure to 152Nm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the brief drive around Cape Town<\/strong> city centre in the 1.0T Acenta CVT unit, the peppy engine<\/strong> and smooth transmission stood out. Normal driving is fuss-free<\/strong> and the little Magnite had no issues scaling the hills around Camps Bay<\/strong> with four occupants and the air conditioning<\/strong> on. The CVT isn\u2019t fond of sudden changes in acceleration<\/strong> however.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ride comfort over longer undulations is surprisingly plush<\/strong>, but the suspension struggles to iron out small bumps and cracks<\/strong> in the road, which make up the majority of city tarmac<\/strong>. While steering<\/strong> effort is comfortably light, the steering ratio<\/strong> is on the slow side<\/strong> and requires more turns than most cars and makes maneuvering cumbersome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entry level models of the Magnite remain a compelling<\/strong> entry into car ownership<\/strong> but aren\u2019t equipped with many of the new headline features. On the other hand, higher spec models are priced into competition<\/strong> with more polished<\/strong> rivals such as the Chery Tiggo 4, VW T-Cross and Kia Sonet. Time will tell whether Nissan has done enough to keep the Magnite near the top of the sales charts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nissan Magnite 1.0-litre<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visia 5MT – R246 200<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visia AMT – R263 200<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acenta 5MT – R277 300<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acenta AMT – R294 400<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acenta Plus AMT – R323 900<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Nissan Magnite 1.0-litre Turbo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visia 5MT – R309 700<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acenta 5MT – R340 100<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acenta CVT – R370 500<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acenta Plus CVT – R410 700<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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