I recently got to drive the Nissan Magnite and I was excited to see how it would perform. The Nissan Magnite drive review shows that the Nissan Magnite gives a mileage of 15 kilometers per liter on the highway and 10 kilometers per liter in the city after testing it for 2000 kilometers. The Nissan Magnite is a SUV that costs ₹5.62 lakh and it does really well on bad roads. The Nissan Magnite also has a 5-star safety rating. If you are thinking of buying the Nissan Magnite this is a guide for you.
The Nissan Magnite has become a favorite for budget-conscious Indian families seeking a punchy compact SUV. This **Nissan Magnite drive review** uncovers its true colors after nearly 2000 km across pothole-ridden village roads, twisty ghats, and smooth highways—perfect for our chaotic traffic.
Why the Nissan Magnite Stands Out in India
The Nissan Magnite is a cool car. It has some features that make it very special. The Nissan Magnite has a boot space which is very useful for long trips with the family.
- It has a lot of ground clearance which helps when you are driving on roads.
- The Nissan Magnite also has an engine that makes it very fun to drive.
People in India love the Nissan Magnite because it is good value, for money. The Nissan Magnite is also very safe. Has many airbags to protect you in case of an accident. The design of the Nissan Magnite is very stylish. It looks really good on the road. Overall the Nissan Magnite is a car and that is why it stands out in India.
The Nissan Magnite is priced from ₹5.62 lakh to ₹10.76 lakh. This is the price you will pay at the showroom. The Nissan Magnite is cheaper than cars like it. The Nissan Magnite has a lot of great things. It has a turbo engine. Some features that no other car in its group has.
The Nissan Magnite looks very strong. It got a 5-star rating from Global NCAP. This means the Nissan Magnite is a choice for driving to work every day. You can drive the Nissan Magnite from homes in Mumbai to big roads in Delhi.
We’ve driven it extensively, feeling every bump like a true desi road warrior. The Nissan Magnite drive review highlights how it handles India’s diverse conditions without breaking a sweat—or your bank.
Bhopal-Gwalior Highway and Village Thrill (1100 km)
We started our journey from Bhopal. We chose to take the toll- route. This route went via Vidisha, Sironj, Kurwai, Mungawali, Chanderi, Pichhore, Datia and Gwalior. The total distance was 450 km. The road was not good. It was a lane road. The condition of the road was bad because of the monsoon.
We faced a lot of problems on this road. There were potholes. Sometimes cows would suddenly come on the road. There were a lot of people in the areas. All these things tested the Magnites ground clearance and suspension. The Magnite has a ground clearance of 205 mm.
Key Highlight: On bad roads, it gripped like glue—no scraping alloys despite the jolts felt inside. The 1.0L turbo petrol (99 bhp, 160 Nm) pushed steadily at 80-100 kmph. Return via NH46 (four-laned) hit 120 kmph effortlessly, feeling planted. Total: 10 hours non-stop outbound, 6 hours back.
Onkareswar-Ujjain Ghat Adventure (670 km)
Next, Bhopal to Onkareswar via Sehore, Ashta, Satwas, Punasaa—lush jungles, zigzag bends galore. Nissan Magnite drive review here praised its light steering and handling; sharp turns at 60 kmph felt playful, not scary.
I went on a tough road trip it was like a big test. The car had to go up a hill, which was about 9 kilometers long and it took us 2 hours to complete. This was a chance to see how the hill-hold assist and traction control work. The car was able to go up the hill slowly without rolling back which was really impressive.
On the way to Ujjain from Indore and Dewas the time just flew by. We covered a lot of ground in 3 hours and went as fast as 200 kilometers, per hour. One important thing to remember is that the turbo feature is really helpful when you need to overtake someone but if you want to save fuel it is better to ease off the throttle.
Narmadapuram Short Haul (170 km)
NH46 to Narmadapuram was butter-smooth, but detours to Bhimbetka caves (4 km off-road) and Sethani Ghat proved its versatility. Narrow lanes? No issue—360° camera made reversing a breeze. Uphill crowds? Hill-hold nailed it.
This leg of the drive felt easy and it showed me how good the Magnite is at handling tight spaces in the city like the small lanes you find in Indian bazaars. The Magnites turning radius is 5 meters, which is great, for city driving.
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What Made Drives Fun
The thing that made drives fun is that they were very exciting. Drives were fun because of some features.
- Drives had a lot of features that people loved.
People liked drives because drives had these features. The features of drives are what made drives fun to do. Drives were fun because people enjoyed the features of drives.
- Tilt steering + adjustable driver seat: Perfect posture for long hauls, reducing fatigue.
- Cruise control: Highway savior at 100 kmph, boosting mileage.
- 360° camera + 8″ touchscreen: Blind-spot free parking in crowded lots.
- Music system: Bose-like clarity drowned road noise.
The car has a safety suite that includes 6 airbags and other things like ESC and TCS. The safety suite is really good. The car got a 5-star GNCAP rating. This is because the car body is made of 67 percent high-tensile steel. The 5-star GNCAP rating is a deal. The safety suite is one of the things, about this car. Over 1936 km (odometer 9658-11594 km), these turned grueling trips into joyrides.
Real-World Mileage: No ARAI Fairy Tales
Nissan Magnite real mileage is not what they say it is. The company says it can go 18 kilometers or more on one liter of petrol on the highway with a CVT. When we tested the Nissan Magnite it only went 15 kilometers on one liter of petrol on the highway. We drove it at a speed of 90 to 120 kilometers per hour. In the city the Nissan Magnite only went 10 kilometers on one liter of petrol. This was with traffic and the air conditioner on.
Other people who own the Nissan Magnite say that the turbo manual version can go 17 to 18 kilometers on one liter of petrol when driving in the city and, on the highway. The normal petrol version can only go 13 to 15 kilometers on one liter of petrol in the city.
The 40L tank of the Nissan Magnite fills up fast. The fuel gauge shows it is full when it has only 30L of fuel. So it is an idea to fill up the tank before you go on long drives. Now the Nissan Magnite also has a CNG option with the transmission, which costs an extra seventy two thousand rupees. This CNG option could be helpful, in saving money.
| Condition | Claimed (ARAI) | Our Test | User Avg |
| Highway | 18+ kmpl | 15 kmpl | 16-18 kmpl |
| City | 13-14 kmpl | 10 kmpl | 12-15 kmpl |
| Mixed/Hills | – | 13 kmpl | 14-17 kmpl |
Honest Drawbacks from the Drive
CVT hesitated in traffic, feeling “stretchy.” Brakes needed hard pedal—highway panic stops felt iffy. LED headlights dazzle oncoming drivers, creating blind spots. Fuel gauge opacity adds paranoia on empty stretches.
The price of the car is still a deal at ₹6.25L, on-road base. You get a lot of value for your money, which makes up for the problems it has.
Nissan Magnite vs Rivals: Value King?
| Model | Price Range (ex-showroom) | Mileage (Real) | Power/Torque | Safety Stars |
| Nissan Magnite | ₹5.62-10.76L | 15/10 kmpl | 99PS/160Nm | 5-star |
| Renault Kiger | ₹6-11L | 14-16 kmpl | Similar | 4-star |
| Kia Sonet | ₹7.3-14L | 18 kmpl | 116PS/250Nm | 5-star? |
| Hyundai Venue | ₹7.5-13L | 15 kmpl | 99PS | 5-star? |
| Maruti Fronx | ₹7.5-13L | 20 kmpl | 90PS | 4-star? |
| Tata Punch | ₹6-10L | 18 kmpl | 88PS | 5-star |
The Magnite is a choice for people who are buying an SUV for the first time. It has a combination of price, features and safety. This is what makes the Magnite a winner. The Magnite price, features and safety combo is really attractive, to first-time SUV buyers.
Final Verdict: Buy The Product if You Really Need It
The product is something that you should consider buying if you really need the product and you think the product will be very useful, to you.
- You have to think about whether you need the product or not before you buy the product.
- If you do need the product then it is an idea to buy the product.
- Buying the product can be a decision if the product is something that you will use a lot.
- So you should buy the product if you think the product is worth buying.
I recently had the chance to take the Nissan Magnite for a drive. I was really impressed. The Nissan Magnite is a car. When it comes to the Nissan Magnite I think its performance is more important than how mileage it gets. You can get a Nissan Magnite for around ₹6 lakh which’s a great price.
The Nissan Magnite is perfect for families who have to drive on all kinds of roads like potholes and highways. My family and I drove the Nissan Magnite for 2000 km. It was a great experience. The Nissan Magnite has a Global NCAP 5-star rating and it has a lot of features that are not available in other cars. If you get a chance to test drive the Nissan Magnite you should definitely do it. You will really like the Nissan Magnite like you like having a cup of chai on a rainy day.
