Nissan has officially revealed the Magnite compact SUV and also confirmed the features that will be available on the top-spec trim. The Magnite will enter one of the most crowded and fiercely-contested segments in the market when it launched on November 26. To see how it fares up against its rivals, we have a specs, safety equipment, and features comparison between the Magnite and the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, and Maruti’s Vitara Brezza.
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The Nissan Magnite comes with a similar number of safety features as its rivals. It gets a longer set of features compared to Maruti’s Vitara Brezza and gets a tyre pressure monitor like the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, and the Kia Sonet. However, the Magnite lags behind both the Korean brands as it only gets dual airbags instead of the 6 offered. The Sonet also gets front parking sensors, though the Magnite gets one back by offering a 360-degree camera.
| Nissan Magnite | KIa Sonet | Hyundai Venue | Tata Nexon | Maruti Vitara Brezza | |
| Airbags | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| ESP | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Hill-start assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | AT only |
| Isofix child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc brakes | Front | Front | Front | Front | Front |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Front & rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Parking camera | 360-degree | Rear | Rear | Rear | Rear |
| Tyre pressure monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
The Nissan Magnite is quite well equipped in creature comfort with the top-spec trim getting you features like auto climate control, leatherette seats, LED headlights, and cruise control, with an air purifier, ambient lighting, and a wireless smartphone charger. It is better equipped than the likes of the Tata Nexon and the Maruti Vitara Brezza, especially if you choose the optional Tech Pack which gets you even more features. The Magnite does miss out on a sunroof though, a popular feature which is found on the Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet.
| Magnite | Sonet | Venue | Nexon | Vitara Brezza | |
| Headlights | LED | LED | Halogen | Halogen | LED |
| LED DRLs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic climate control | 1-zone | 1-zone | 1-zone | 1-zone | 1-zone |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Keyless entry and go | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leatherette upholstery | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| 60:40 split-folding rear seat | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Wireless smartphone charger | Option | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Sunroof | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Air purifier | Option | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Ambient lighting | Option | Yes | No | No | No |
The Kia Sonet is the runaway leader when it comes to in-car tech with the largest-in-class 10.25-inch touchscreen, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, and a variety of drive modes. The Nissan Magnite also doesn’t get connected car tech and driving modes. It does get a 7.0-inch, full-color digital instruments display and also packs segment-first wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
| Nissan Magnite | Kia Sonet | Hyundai Venue | Tata Nexon | Maruti Vitara Brezza | |
| Touchscreen | 8.0-inch | 10.25-inch | 8.0-inch | 7.0-inch | 7.0-inch |
| Android Auto/Apple CarPlay | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connected car tech | No | UVO Connect | BlueLink | iRA | No |
| Audio system | 6-speaker JBL | 7-speaker Bose | 6-speaker Arkamys | 8-speaker Harman | 6-speaker |
| Instrument cluster | 7.0-inch digital | 7.0-inch digital | Analogue | 7.0-inch digital | Analogue |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Nissan Magnite Variants And Features Explained
Prices for the Nissan Magnite are expected to start around Rs 5.5 lakh for the entry-level trim and go up to Rs 9.5 lakh for the CVT Turbo model. Do note all prices are ex-showroom.