The recently launched Nissan Magnite facelift brings fresh updates and enhanced safety features, renewing its competition with the Renault Kiger. In addition, it serves as an alternative to several other models, including the Maruti Fronx, Toyota Taisor, Tata Punch, and Hyundai Exter, given its pricing. Let’s examine how the 2024 Magnite stacks up against its rivals in terms of pricing.

Petrol Manual Pricing

Key Takeaways

• Base Pricing: In the base-spec category, most models (excluding the Fronx and Taisor) are closely priced around ₹6 lakh, with the Tata Punch being ₹13,000 more expensive than its competitors.

• One-above-base Variants: The Magnite facelift, Renault Kiger, and Hyundai Exter are similarly priced in their one-above-base variants, with the Kiger being the priciest by up to ₹12,000.

• Entry-Level Comparisons: The Maruti Fronx's base-spec Sigma variant is ₹1.5 lakh costlier than the Magnite Visia, and the Taisor's entry-level variant is ₹1.75 lakh more expensive than the Magnite.

• Top-Spec Pricing: The turbo-petrol version of the 2024 Magnite is priced over ₹1 lakh less than the fully equipped turbo-petrol variants of both the Fronx and Taisor. In contrast, the top-spec Tata Punch is ₹90,000 cheaper than the Magnite facelift, while the top-spec Exter undercuts it by ₹79,000.

The Magnite comes well-equipped with features such as:

• An 8-inch touchscreen display

• A 6-speaker Arkamys-tuned audio system

• A 7-inch fully digital driver’s display

• 4-color ambient lighting

Among the five models compared, the 2024 Magnite, Maruti Fronx, and Toyota Taisor are the only ones offering a 360-degree camera. The Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter stand out with a single-pane sunroof.

Safety Features

• The Nissan Magnite and Hyundai Exter offer 6 airbags as standard, while the Fronx and Taisor limit this feature to higher-spec variants. The Tata Punch and Renault Kiger provide dual front airbags only.

• All models, except for the Punch and Exter, come with the option of a turbo-petrol engine.

Engine Options

Both the Nissan Magnite facelift and Renault Kiger feature:

• A 72 PS 1-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine

• A 100 PS 1-litre turbo-petrol engine with a 5-speed manual transmission as standard

Similarly, the Fronx and Taisor offer:

• A 90 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated engine

• A 100 PS 1-litre turbo-petrol engine, also with a 5-speed manual transmission.

The Tata Punch is equipped with an 88 PS 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, while the Exter uses a slightly less powerful 1.2-litre engine producing 83 PS.

Petrol Automatic Pricing

Key Takeaways

• The 2024 Magnite is the most affordable automatic subcompact SUV in India, starting at Rs 7.60 lakh, undercutting entry-level automatic variants of all rivals by up to Rs 2.5 lakh.

• In the top-spec automatic category, the Fronx and Taisor are the most expensive, with the Fronx turbo-petrol automatic and Taisor V turbo being Rs 1.4 lakh pricier than the top-spec Tekna Plus turbo-petrol variant of the Magnite.

• Non-turbo variants of the Magnite and Kiger feature a 5-speed AMT, while their turbo-petrol variants are equipped with a CVT automatic gearbox. The Fronx and Taisor follow a similar trend with their non-turbo variants offering a 5-speed AMT and turbo variants using a 6-speed torque converter automatic.

• The Punch and Exter, lacking turbo-petrol engines, are only available with a 5-speed AMT.

All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.

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