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Nissan Magnite CNG now available with an AMT gearbox

Nissan Motor India has added the option of an AMT gearbox for the CNG version of the Magnite SUV. The Nissan Magnite CNG was launched in India back in May at the starting price of Rs 6.89 lakh. The SUV comes with a retrofit CNG kit supplied at Nissan dealerships. The price of retrofitting the kit has been reduced by Rs 3,000 due to the new GST 2.0 structure. At the time of launch, the CNG kit cost Rs 75,000. It now demands a premium of Rs 72,000.

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Nissan Magnite CNG: Check out the price list

Here is the complete price list for all variants of the Magnite CNG.

Variant	MT	AMT
Visia	Rs 6.34 lakh	Rs 6.89 lakh
Visia+	Rs 6.79 lakh	Rs
Acenta	Rs 7.39 lakh	Rs 7.89 lakh
N-Connecta	Rs 8.01 lakh	Rs 8.51 lakh
Tekna	Rs 8.88 lakh	Rs 9.38 lakh
Tekna+	Rs 9.20 lakh	Rs 9.70 lakh

The CNG kit for the Magnite is provided by Motozen. The outfit also covers the 3-year/1 lakh km warranty for the kit. The fitment is carried out at government-approved fitment centres. Previously, the CNG filling valve on the Magnite was present in the engine compartment. In the newer models, it has been realigned with the fuel filling valve.

The retrofitted CNG kit is only available with the 1.0-litre naturally aspirated engine of the Magnite. It is now available with 5-speed manual and AMT gearbox options. The regular 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine produces a maximum power output of 72hp and 96Nm of torque. The output numbers are slightly lower in the CNG model. The SUV is also available with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. This engine pumps out 100hp and 160Nm. It can be mated to a 5-speed manual or CVT gearbox.

The Magnite SUV features an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, 3D sound by Arkamys, cruise control, a global smart key with remote engine start, automatic climate control, rear AC vents, and more. There is a unique tech pack with features like a dashcam, wireless charger, premium speakers (JBL powered by Harman), puddle lamps and LED scuff plates on offer with the SUV.

Final Thoughts

Prices for the regular Magnite range start at Rs 5.62 lakh and go up to Rs 10.90 lakh. Nissan has garnered over 2 lakh cumulative sales for the SUV. It rivals the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3X0, Tata Punch, and Maruti Suzuki Brezza.

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