Nissan Magnite Compact SUV Officially Unveiled, Rivals Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet!

by admin | October 21, 2020

Nissan Magnite Compact SUV

The Nissan Magnite officially unveiled.This new compact SUV is going to be the Make-it or Break-it product for Nissan India.

Exterior

The production-spec Nissan Magnite seems to retain most of the concept’s design elements including the large grille, the Sharp creases and the funky alloy wheels. It has even the same sculpted bonnet and angular headlights. Since the Magnite was originally meant to be launched as a Datsun, the grille bears resemblance to the other Datsun models.

The side profile looks muscular with prominent body cladding and large wheel arches which seem to dwarf the 16” wheels. The higher spec variants also seem to receive a dual-tone roof, blacked-out pillars and silver roof rails. At the back, the Magnite sports sharp looking LED tail lamps which resemble those on the Triber's, a clean tail gate and a dual tone bumper. The Magnite is also set to be the first model in India to sport the new Nissan logo.

Interior

The interior too is expected to be close to the concept with a large, centrally mounted 8” touchscreen and layered dashboard with an octagonal theme. Other expected features include:

4 airbags
ABS with EBD
Rear AC vents
Rear 60:40 Split Seat
Push button start
7 inch Digital instrument cluster
Auto climate control
Auto headlamps
Auto wipers
360 degree camera
Connected car tech
Front and Rear seat armrests
Auto folding ORVMs
LED Projector Headlights
L-shaped LED DRLs
16-inch alloys
Functional roof rails
336-litre boot space
205 mm ground clearance
8-inch Touchscreen infotainment Apple Carplay Android Auto
6 Speakers

Powertrain

The Nissan Magnite is expected to be available with two engine options. The first will be the 1.0L Energy series, 3 cyl Naturally aspirated engine from the Renault Triber, producing 72PS Power through a 5 speed manual gearbox. The second powertrain will be a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol unit producing 95PS Power through either a 5 speed manual or CVT automatic gearbox.

Pricing and launch:

The new Nissan Magnite will be launched by early 2021.The Magnite is also likely to be priced very aggressively with expected starting price of Rs.5.5L ex showroom for the entry level non turbo variant. The fully loaded top spec variant is expected to be priced equivalent to the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, one of its chief rivals. When launched, the Magnite will go against the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Ford Ecosport, Mahindra XUV300 and the Honda WRV as well. Stay tuned for further updates on the Nissan Magnite.

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2020 Ford Endeavour Sport Edition Launched Priced at 35.1 Lakh!

Ford India has officially launched the BS6 Ford Endeavour Sport at Rs35.1L as a new top of the line variant in addition to the existing range. This is a cosmetic upgrade over the existing Titanium plus 4WD variant.

This Sport Variant gets Glossy black replacing the chrome on the outside. The Front grille, Skid plates, Bumper accents, Tailgate strip, fender badges and the 18” alloy wheels are finished in glossy black. A unique Sport badging is provided on the tailgate and the lower part of the rear doors.

On the inside, this new Sport

Variant does not receive any changes, however.

Other than these changes, the Endeavour Sport carries forward the same specifications as on the regular Titanium plus variant. Standard features will include:

Bi-LED headlamps with LED DRLs
Auto folding ORVMs
Panoramic sunroof
Powered driver seat
18” Alloy wheels
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Auto headlamps & wipers
Cruise control
8” Touchscreen system with Sync 3
10 speaker surround system with subwoofer
Android Auto & Apple car play
Ford pass connected car features
Reverse camera
Electric tailgate
Power folding 3rd-row seats
Smart key with push-button start
Terrain management system
Diff lock & low range
Auto park assist

Safety:

Standard safety features on the Endeavour Sport BS6 include:

ABS with EBD
All-wheel disc brakes
Corner braking control
7 airbags
Electronic stability program
Traction control
Hill hold control
Hill descent control
Tyre pressure monitor
Rollover mitigation
Electronic brake prefill
Hydraulic brake assist
Perimetric alarm system
Front parking sensors
Pretensioner seatbelts
ISOFIX child seat mounts
Ford pass tracking with Geo-fencing

Powertrain:

The Endeavour Sport variant carries forward the very same 2.0L EcoBlue 4 cyl turbo diesel engine producing 170PS and 420NM through the new 10 Speed Automatic transmission. The Sport variant is available only as a 4WD version.

Launch & price:

The Endeavour Sport competes against the Toyota Fortuner TRD Limited edition and is priced at Rs35.1L ex-showroom. This cosmetic upgrade version demands a Rd65,000 premium over the standard Endeavour Titanium plus 4WD Variant.

Tata Nexon EV- first impressions

Tata’s Nexon EV is a pretty muscular SUV that comes packed with an IP67 waterproof 30.2kWh Lithium Ion battery delivering 127.0 BHP to the front wheels and along lot of torque. 245nm to be specific. Underpowered will definitely not be a description when someone drives it. What comes with power though? A reduction in mileage. But since this is powered by an electric motor, you can charge it even while decelerating/ braking. Thanks to its regenerative braking feature which can be toggled between varying levels depending upon the amount of regen one prefers.

As a result, this is an excellent package

for the city because all we do is start stop repeatedly until we arrive at our destination. In case you’re wondering about fast charging. The batteries on the Tata Nexon EV will charge from 0% to 80% in an hour. That’s excellent because these days, you never realise how time flies. A couple of phone calls, check your social media notifications, a loo break, a short tea/coffee break and you would’ve spent way over 60 minutes already! Also, the Nexon EV comes with an ARAI certified full charge range of 312 kilometres which should take care of… a week’s commute?

The Nexon EV carries over many things from the Fossil Fuel powered older version of the Tata Nexon like drive modes and an overall feel of the cabin. But some instances like the front profile, rear bumper changes and colour are totally new. Frankly speaking, we like this new look of the Nexon as it looks more modern, more muscular and more SUV- ish. Small highlights to its design give a feel that the manufacturer took the looks of this car quite seriously.

Coming to some dimensional numbers- the length of the car is just under 4 metres, it seats 5 people quite comfortably, has a generous boot space of 350 litres and with a ground clearance of 205mm, you could go over almost any obstacle without frowning.

Speaking of the cars multimedia features and what it has to offer in terms of comfort- well, we’ve seen Tata check most boxes earlier in the older Nexon as well. Naturally, the Nexon EV too would get loads of features. The top end variant XZ Plus LUX which costs around 16 Lakhs Ex-showroom packs a sunroof, a 7 inch touch screen infotainment system, Projector headlamps, LED tail lamps, cornering fog lights and all the other Nexon goodies.

In the safety department too, there are no compromises. Tata has been repeatedly proving that safety does matter to them. In the Nexon EV, you get ABS, EBD, 2 Airbags, vehicle stability control system, ISOFIX Child seat mounts and much more, which sort of does add to a lot of confidence when one drives the car. However, the addition of side and passenger airbags would’ve made this package a perfect one.

In terms of the drive and feel, this feels like a comfortable, hassle free automatic car (since it has no gears) while not completely alienating you from the Internal combustion feeling. Thanks to its regenerative braking. You do get a new world feeling when you look at the new instrument cluster and the fact that the Nexon EV won’t have to go through periodic oil changes and other service compulsions that the Internal Combustion Nexon would have to go through.

To conclude, the Nexon EV has made quite a mark in the electric car scenario in India. With a competitive pricing and a package that has almost all things covered including safety, what else can one ask for?

Ford EcoSport Active Off-road Adventure and Active Lifestyle SUV Coming on 5th November!

The Ford EcoSport in Europe will soon be getting a new Active version with the growing popularity and positive customer feedback of the Active trim on models such as the Fiesta and Focus. Ford has confirmed the unveil of the off-road inspired EcoSport on the 6th of November.

Going by the Active versions of the Fiesta and Focus, this new model will feature an increased ground clearance, additional body cladding as well as some unique styling changes inside and out. These changes will give the compact crossover better rough road capability while also improving the aesthetic appeal.

The teaser image reveals that

the Ecosport Active will come with Active badging and black plastic fender flares. Apart from exterior changes, the interior could also feature special branded seats, scuff plates and unique wheels.

The European Ford Ecosport offers AWD system as an option as well.

Besides announcing the EcoSport Active, Ford of Europe has planned a new “series strategy” that will be introduced later this year. As part of the change, models will be available in three main trim levels including Active, ST-Line and Titanium. Certain models, such as the Fiesta and Focus, will also offer X series and Vignale variants.

Ford will also offer “convenient equipment packs” which group the most commonly selected options together. This reduces complexity and promises to give customers better value for money.

Stay tuned for further updates on the Ford Ecosport Active.