The new Nissan Magneto GEZA Edition has been launched at Rs 7.39 lakh

Nissan Motor India, the Indian subsidiary of Japanese multinational automaker Nissan, has recently launched the Magnito Jiza edition in India at a price of Rs 7.39 lakh. To increase the sales of this sub-compact SUV, the company introduced this new version with some additional features. The new Magnite Geezza Edition is another limited edition from the brand, which features some interior updates but no mechanical changes to the drivetrain.

Nissan India offers the new Magneto GEZA special edition with a 9-inch touchscreen entertainment system that supports both wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Furthermore, the car is equipped with JBL speakers, ambient lighting with app-based controls, rearview camera with trajectory recommendations and beige seat upholstery.

Apart from these additions, the SUV remains largely unchanged from the previous model, with no modifications to the powertrain.

Talking about the powertrain, the Nissan Magnite is available with a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 72 Ps and 96 Nm of peak torque. Another engine option for the Magnite is a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that generates 100 Ps and a maximum torque of 160 Nm.

In February this year, Nissan added additional safety features to the Magnite such as tire pressure monitor, hill start assist, traction control system, hydraulic brake assist and vehicle dynamic control. The company has increased the price of the 2023 Magnite by Rs 20,500. With this update, the top-of-the-line variant, XV PRE, received several new safety features including ISOFIX child seat anchorage, 360-degree camera, anti-theft alarm, speed-sensing door locks, impact-detection. Locks, and more

In July last year, the company had previously launched the RED version of the Magnite, priced at Rs. 7,86,500 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Magnite RED Edition is based on the popular Magnite XV variant and the available variants are Magnite XV MT RED Edition, Magnite Turbo XV MT RED Edition and Magnite Turbo XV CVT RED Edition. The Magnet RED edition offers two monotone color choices: Onyx Black and Storm White.

As for the modifications, the RED edition differentiates itself from the other models with a distinctive red accent on the front grille, front bumper cladding, wheel arches and body side cladding. The interior features a center console with a red accent, a door side armrest with a luxurious red motif and a red dashboard. Major design upgrades include bold body graphics, a tail door garnish and a larger RED Edition-specific insignia. The RED version keeps the R16 diamond-cut alloy wheels, LED fog lamps and LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) found on the regular top-spec model.

In other Nissan news, in February, Nissan announced plans to introduce an MPV based on the Renault Triber in India. The company said that the upcoming 7-seater MPV will be based on the Renault-Nissan joint venture's CMF-A+ platform. Once launched, the Nissan MPV will offer the same features and drivetrain options as the Renault Triber in India.