Nissan is giving away something that normally costs ₹80,000. For a short window, the Magnite's mid XV trim gets a CNG kit fitted free, with proper papers and warranty. If you want a cheap-to-run compact SUV and this trim fits your budget, read on before you decide.
What is the offer, exactly?
Nissan is fitting a CNG kit free of cost on the Magnite XV trim. This is a dealer-level retrofit, not a factory CNG car from the assembly line. But it is done at the showroom and treated like a proper fitment. The ₹80,000 that this kit usually costs is fully waived. The base trim does NOT get this deal, so you have to step up to the XV to claim it. The offer runs for a limited time only, so you need to move quickly if it suits you.
How much does the XV trim cost?
The Magnite XV trim is priced at about ₹6.87 lakh ex-showroom. For comparison, the range starts near ₹5.90 lakh for the base. So you pay roughly ₹97,000 more than base, but you get the free CNG kit (worth ₹80,000) plus extra features. On-road, expect around ₹7.90 lakh (on-road adds road tax, registration and insurance, and varies by state; this figure was quoted for Uttarakhand). That makes the effective jump over base quite small once you count the free kit.
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SUVIs the CNG kit safe and legal?
Yes, and this is the best part of the deal. The kit gets endorsed in your RC (the car's registration paper). It also gets endorsed in your insurance. And you get the same 3-year warranty on the car, covering the CNG setup too. So even though it is a retrofit, every bit is done through the company and recorded on paper. The CNG cylinder sits at the rear, near the fuel area, so you do not have to open the bonnet for refuelling. The petrol tank stays at 40 litres.
What features does the XV get?
The XV sits a notch above base, so you get the useful stuff people actually want. It comes with electrically adjustable and electrically foldable wing mirrors with indicators. You get roof rails, wheel covers on 16-inch wheels (195/60 R16 tyres), a rear wiper, rear demister (clears fog on the back glass), and an integrated high-mount stop lamp in the spoiler. There is a reverse camera plus parking sensors at the rear. Inside, the dashboard has soft-touch material with stitching and a satin-silver finish on the gear lever area. Headlamps are still halogen with reflector bowls; if you want DRLs (daytime running lamps), you can add them as an accessory.
Size and safety: Does it feel like a proper SUV?
The Magnite is a sub-4-metre compact SUV, so it slots into the economical end of the segment. It is 4 metres long with a 2,500 mm wheelbase and 205 mm ground clearance, which is good for Indian speed-breakers and broken roads. Width is around 1,758 mm, so cabin space is decent for a family. The big grille, chrome and silver cladding make it look larger than it is, especially in black. And it carries a 4-star safety rating, so this is not a cheap car that cuts corners on safety.
Running costs: why CNG makes sense here
CNG is much cheaper per kilometre than petrol, often less than half the fuel cost. For someone driving a lot in the city, that saving adds up fast every month. Pair that with the free kit worth ₹80,000, and the maths gets very attractive. The trade-off is that the CNG cylinder eats into boot space, and you have a smaller petrol tank to fall back on. But for a budget buyer who wants a 4-metre SUV body with low running costs, this package is hard to beat right now.
Should you buy it before the deadline?
If you were already eyeing the Magnite and a CNG car fits your daily use, this is genuinely good value. You pocket ₹80,000 and still get full warranty and papers. The honest niggle is that this is a retrofit, not a born-CNG car, and retrofits are generally not something to chase unless the price is right, which here it is. The pick is the XV trim at ₹6.87 lakh ex-showroom with the free kit. Just confirm the exact deadline and on-road price at your dealer before you commit.
FAQs
Is the free CNG kit available on the Magnite base model?
No. The free kit is only on the XV trim, priced around ₹6.87 lakh ex-showroom. If you buy the base model, you still have to pay about ₹80,000 for the CNG kit.
Will the CNG kit affect my warranty?
No. Nissan gives the same 3-year warranty on the car and the CNG setup. The kit is also endorsed in your RC and insurance, so it is fully recorded on paper.
Where is the CNG cylinder fitted in the Magnite?
The CNG cylinder sits at the rear, near the fuel-filling area. You do not need to open the bonnet to refuel; both petrol and CNG are handled from the rear side.
How much will the Magnite XV cost on-road?
The XV is about ₹6.87 lakh ex-showroom. On-road it comes to roughly ₹7.90 lakh, as quoted for Uttarakhand. On-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, and varies by state.
