- Magnite facelift launched in India in October 2024
- 2700 units exported
Nissan has begun exports of the facelifted Magnite to South Africa. The automaker had announced during the launch that it would be exporting the car to various markets from its Chennai plant. Launched in October 2024 with a starting price of Rs. 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom), this is the first major update for the Nissan Magnite. We have driven the car and you can check out our video below.
Over 2,700 units of the new Magnite SUV have been shipped from the Chennai port within a month after its international launch in India. In an official statement, the automaker said that the Magnite remains a testament to Nissan’s ‘Make-in-India, Make for the World’ vision, surpassing cumulative sales of 1,50,000+ units to date and making a powerful impact in both Indian and international markets since its December 2020 debut.
Frank Torres, Divisional Vice President-AMIEO Region Business Transformation and President, Nissan India Operations said on the occasion, “Ever since the Nissan Magnite’s launch in 2020, we have seen a resounding acceptance and demand from customers in the South African market for the Made-in-India compact SUV. Our focus on the domestic and export market both are crucial parts of our strategy to deliver outcomes in line with ‘The Arc and India remains a key part of the growth strategy for the company. The export of the New Nissan Magnite will further enhance India's position as an export hub and drive Nissan's growth in the AMIEO region, exemplifying Nissan India’s ‘One Car, One World’ philosophy.'
