Nissan has launched the Magnite AMT in South Africa. The crossover will be manufactured at the brand\u2019s Oragadam factory near Chennai.<\/p>\n
Nissan offers three variants of the Magnite AMT in South Africa: Visia, Acenta and Acenta Plus, priced from R234,900. It is powered by a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder naturally-aspirated petrol engine that makes 71 BHP and 96 Nm and is paired with a 5-speed AMT.<\/p>\n
The Magnite EZ-Shift gearbox offers automatic and manual driving modes. It features anti-stall and kick-down as well as a creep function that lets you drive the car at low speed by releasing the brake pedal without having to use the accelerator. It also comes with Vehicle Dynamic Control as standard, along with Hill Start Assist.<\/p>\n
In terms of features, the Magnite AMT comes with 16-inch steel wheels, a 2-DIN audio system with Bluetooth connectivity, climate control and power windows on the base trim. The mid-spec Acenta trim gets 16-inch alloy wheels and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the top variant gets features like LED headlamps, TPMS and intelligent cruise control.<\/p>\n