Nissan South Africa has expanded its popular Magnite crossover range with three new “EZ-Shift” models that straddle the space between the entry-level manual and pricier CVT variants.
The EZ-Shift derivatives feature a five-speed automated manual transmission (AMT), allowing the Nissan to be the “most affordable two-pedal SUV in the market,” said the automaker.
The Magnite EZ-Shift derivatives are priced from R243,900 and are available in Visia, Acenta, and Acenta Plus specification grades.
Magnite EZ-Shift specifications
The Magnite EZ-Shift units employ a 1.0-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol mill generating 53kW and 96Nm in the Visia and Acenta, and 74kW and 160Nm in the Acenta Plus, with the AMT channeling the power to the front axle only.
Fuel consumption for the Visia and Acenta works out to 5.9l/100km and top speed is listed at 150km/h, while the Acenta Plus sips a lower 5.3l/100km and reaches a higher 173km/h.
Included as standard in the entry-level EZ-Shift are a Bluetooth radio system, multifunction steering wheel, automatic airconditioning, electric folding mirrors, a push-start button, rear parking sensors, two airbags, ABS, and 16-inch steel rims with plastic covers.
Upgrading to the mid-range Acenta adds an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry, a reverse camera, ISOFIX child-seat anchors, rear-seat cup holders, LED daytime running lights and fog lights, and 16-inch, two-tone, machined alloy wheels.
The flagship Acenta Plus further affords an around-view camera system, an additional 12V power socket in the second row, and Bi-Projector LED headlights.
Luggage capacity for the Magnite comes in at 336 litres while the integrated roof rails are capable of carrying an additional 50kg load.
Price
The South African pricing and expanded model line-up for the Nissan Magnite are as follows:
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Visia – R227,900
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Visia EZ-Shift – R243,900 (new)
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta – R247,800
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus – R263,100
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta EZ-Shift – R263,900 (new)
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift – R279,900 (new)
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Visia – R287,600
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta – R306,900
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Red Edition – R315,000
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Plus – R326,000
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta CVT – R335,500
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Red Edition CVT – R343,500
- Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta Plus CVT – R358,800
Each purchase includes a 6-year/150,000km warranty and 3-year/30,000km service plan.
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