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When the Nissan Magnite launches on November 26, it’ll enter what is one of the most fiercely-contested segments today. Nissan has officially revealed the Magnite compact SUV and confirmed the features that will be available on the top-spec variant. We’ve also brought you expected prices for the Magnite, but now it’s time to see how the Magnite compares to other compact SUVs on safety equipment, technology and creature comforts.

  • Magnite packs segment-first 360-deg camera, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Magnite does not get a sunroof
  • Nissan Magnite launch on November 26

Nissan Magnite safety kit

Nissan Magnite vs rivals: Safety kit
Magnite Sonet Venue XUV300 Nexon Vitara Brezza Urban Cruiser EcoSport
Airbags 2 6 6 7 2 2 2 6
ESP Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes
Traction control Yes Yes No Yes No No No Yes
Hill-start assist Yes Yes Yes Yes AT only AT only AT only Yes
Isofix child seat mounts Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc brakes Front Front Front Front & rear Front Front Front Front
Parking sensors Rear Front & rear Rear Front & rear Rear Rear Rear Rear
Parking camera 360-degree Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear Rear
Tyre pressure monitor Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes

In its segment, the Magnite is not the trendsetter when it comes to safety equipment, with the Mahindra XUV300 being by far the best-equipped and also being Global NCAP’s top safety pick. On paper, Nissan’s compact SUV comes across as having a longer list of safety equipment compared to the Tata Nexon, Maruti’s Vitara Brezza and Toyota’s Urban Cruiser, although it does get a tyre pressure monitor like the Ford EcoSport, Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue. It lags behind in terms of the number of airbags on offer compared to the XUV300, EcoSport, Sonet and Venue. The XUV300 and Sonet are the only models here to come with front parking sensors. It’s worth mentioning here that the Magnite is the only one in the segment to have a 360-degree camera.

Nissan Magnite features

Nissan Magnite vs rivals: Creature comforts and convenience features
Magnite Sonet Venue XUV300 Nexon Vitara Brezza Urban Cruiser EcoSport
Headlights LED LED Halogen Halogen Halogen LED LED HID
LED DRLs Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Automatic climate control 1-zone 1-zone 1-zone 2-zone 1-zone 1-zone 1-zone 1-zone
Rear AC vents Yes Yes Yes No Yes No No No
Keyless entry and go Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Paddle shifters No No Yes No No No No No
Cruise control Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Leatherette upholstery Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No Yes
60:40 split-folding rear seat Yes No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Ventilated front seats No Yes No No No No No No
Wireless smartphone charger Option Yes Yes No No No No No
Sunroof No Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Air purifier Option Yes Yes No No No No No
Ambient lighting Option Yes No No No No No No

In terms of the creature comforts and convenience features on offer, the Magnite is well-equipped. The top-spec variant brings auto climate control, leatherette seats, LED headlights, and cruise control, with an air purifier, ambient lighting and a wireless smartphone charger available as options.

The Magnite is better equipped than the likes of the Nexon, Vitara Brezza and Urban Cruiser, especially taking into account some of the optional extras available with the Technology pack. However, the Magnite misses out on a sunroof, which is a popular feature today and available with nearly every other compact SUV save for the Vitara Brezza and Urban Cruiser.

Nissan Magnite technology

Nissan Magnite vs rivals: Infotainment and tech
Magnite Sonet Venue XUV300 Nexon Vitara Brezza Urban Cruiser EcoSport
Touchscreen 8.0-inch 10.25-inch 8.0-inch 7.0-inch 7.0-inch 7.0-inch 7.0-inch 8.0-inch
Android Auto/Apple CarPlay Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Connected car tech No UVO Connect BlueLink No iRA No No FordPass
Audio system 6-speaker JBL 7-speaker Bose 6-speaker Arkamys 6-speaker 8-speaker Harman 6-speaker 6-speaker 6-speaker
Instrument cluster 7.0-inch digital 7.0-inch digital Analogue Analogue 7.0-inch digital Analogue Analogue Analogue
Drive modes No Yes No No Yes No No No

When it comes to in-car tech, the Kia Sonet clearly leads the pack, with the largest-in-class 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 7-speaker Bose sound system and a variety of drive modes. The Magnite misses out on drive modes and connected car tech like the XUV300, Vitara Brezza and Urban Cruiser, and the XUV300 offers a little bit more with its dual-zone climate control system as well as steering modes. That said, the Magnite does get a 7.0-inch, full-colour digital instruments display and also packs segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Nissan Magnite prices are expected to start around Rs 5.5 lakh for the entry-level variant,and the range is set to max out at around Rs 9.55 lakh for the top-spec Turbo CVT model (all prices estimated, ex-showroom).

Do you think the Nissan Magnite’s features list will be a draw for potential buyers? Let us know in the comments.

Also see:

Nissan Magnite dimensions, fuel efficiency revealed

Nissan Magnite engine, variant details revealed

Nissan Magnite first look video



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