Nissan Magnite News & Top Stories

Sales of Nissan Magnite Exceed 30,000 Units for the Third Year in a Row

  • December 2020 marked the premiere of the Nissan Magnite in India.
  • There are four general varieties to choose from: XE, XL, XV, and XV Premium.
  • comes with two choices for gasoline engines and manual or automatic transmissions.
  • has a 360-degree camera, wireless phone charging, and an 8-inch touchscreen.
  • The price range (ex-showroom, India) is Rs 6 lakh to Rs 11.27 lakh.
  • Nissan plans to release the redesigned Magnite in the latter part of 2024.

For the third year in a row, Nissan has exported more than 30,000 units of the sub-4 million dollar SUV, marking a new milestone for the model. It enabled Nissan to sell more than a million Magnites in India in the first half of 2024.

A Look At The Numbers

For the past three fiscal years, Nissan has routinely shipped over 30,000 Magnite units, as the table below illustrates:

Domestic Sales
FY20FY21FY22FY23Total
9569339053254630146106166

The Magnite was introduced in the latter part of 2020, which helps to explain the sales figures of less than 10,000 units. Sales of the SUV decreased over the FY22–2023 year as well.

An Overview of Nissan Magnite

Nissan’s entry-level vehicle in the sub-4-meter SUV market, the Magnite, debuted as a gasoline-only variant in December 2020. There are four general varieties to choose from: XE, XL, XV, and XV Premium.

Options for the Engine and Gearbox

It is equipped with the next two engine options:

Specification1-litre N/A Petrol1-litre Turbo-petrol
Power72 PS100 PS
Torque96 NmUp to 160 Nm
Transmission5-speed MT, 5-speed AMT5-speed MT, CVT

The turbo unit produces 152 Nm when paired with the CVT automated gearbox. Nissan just introduced a 1-liter naturally aspirated engine with a 5-speed AMT option for the Magnite.

Features And Safety

Nissan equips the Magnite with a 7-inch digital driver’s display, wireless phone charging, an 8-inch touchscreen, and rear vent auto air conditioning. The sub-4m SUV has a 360-degree camera, electronic stability control (ESC), and dual front airbags for added safety.

Costs And Competitors

A few spy photos of the redesigned SUV, which is anticipated to go on sale in the second half of 2024, indicate that Nissan has started work on the Magnite. The Nissan Magnite is currently available across India for between Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 11.27 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with the Mahindra XUV300, Kia Sonet, Renault Kiger, Citroen C3, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Brezza, and the soon-to-be Skoda sub-4m SUV. Another option for sub-4 meter crossovers like the Maruti Fronx and Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is the Magnite.

Global NCAP has retested the Honda Amaze and awarded it a 2-star safety rating. News & Top Stories

Global NCAP has retested the Honda Amaze and awarded it a 2-star safety rating.

  • The Honda Amaze received a 2-star rating for adult occupant protection, with a score of 27.85 out of 34.
  • With a score of 8.58 out of 49 for child occupant protection, it received a 0-star safety rating.
  • The low score was caused by safety feature omissions such as side curtain airbags and electronic stability control.

Recently, the Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) crashed-tested the Honda Amaze once more, and this time, it received inadequate safety ratings for both adult occupant protection (AOP) and child occupant protection (COP). The 2019 Global NCAP crash test results for the South African version of the subcompact Honda car show that it received a 4-star safety rating. On the other hand, the Amaze was tested using the most recent Global NCAP protocols this time. Let’s examine how well it performed in each test in more detail.

ProtectionAdult Occupant ProtectionChild Occupant Protection
Rating2 stars0 star
Score27.85/348.58/49
Bodyshell IntegrityStable

Adult Occupant Protection (27.85 points out of 34)

Impact in front (64 kmph)

The driver and co-driver of Honda‘s subcompact sedan showed “good” head and neck protection in the frontal impact crash test, while both occupants had “adequate” chest protection. But while their tibias demonstrated “good” protection, the driver’s and passenger’s knees only displayed “marginal” protection.

At 50 kmph, side impact

The protection received by the head and pelvis was rated as “good,” the chest as “marginal,” and the abdomen as “adequate.”

Side Pole Impact

Launched: Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus; Starting Price: Rs 11.39 Lakh News & Top Stories

Launched: Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus; Starting Price: Rs 11.39 Lakh

  • In essence, the Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus is the TUV300 Plus with a facelift.
  • offered in two versions (P4 and P10) at prices (ex-showroom) of Rs 11.39 lakh and Rs 12.49 lakh, respectively.
  • A new grille, modified bumpers, and Mahindra‘s new emblem are among the external improvements.
  • A Bolero Neo-style instrument panel and steering wheel have been added to the cabin.
  • The vehicle comes equipped with two front airbags, a manual air conditioner, and a 9-inch touchscreen.
  • It comes with a single, 2.2-liter diesel engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.

The Mahindra Bolero Neo Plus, which debuted as an ambulance in the middle of 2023, is now accessible as a passenger car as well. As part of their facelift, Mahindra rebranded the TUV300 and TUV300 Plus, which are now known as the Bolero Neo and Bolero Neo Plus, respectively.

Variant-wise Prices

VariantPrice (ex-showroom pan-India)
P4Rs 11.39 lakh
P10Rs 12.49 lakh

The Bolero Neo Plus comes in just two versions, as opposed to the normal Bolero Neo’s three broad trim options. Nevertheless, the Bolero Neo is offered in a 7-seat arrangement, but this elongated variant has a 9-seat arrangement.

Design Detailed

In terms of general design, the Bolero Neo Plus and Bolero Neo look very similar. Mahindra’s new “Twin Peaks” emblem and a redesigned grille with chrome slats are added to its fascia. Not to mention the modified bumper with fog lamps on either side and an air dam with a mesh-like pattern. The Bolero Neo+’s extra length over the Bolero Neo is visible in profile, as are the new 5-spoke alloy wheels.

The rear bumper is slightly different from the Bolero Neo’s, and the back of the vehicle has a more rounded appearance overall. Nevertheless, it has the same spare wheel installed on the tailgate as the Bolero Neo.

Receives A Few Cabin Updates

The interior of the SUV has received some tweaks and adjustments from Mahindra. It now has the instrument cluster and steering wheel of the Mahindra Thar, which have clearer twin-pod displays. Mahindra has also changed the climate control dials and infotainment system, and the SUV is now available with new fabric upholstery.

The Bolero Neo+ lacks Apple CarPlay and Android Auto but has a robust 9-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, Aux, and USB connectivity. The vehicle also has a manual air conditioning system, six speakers for music, four power windows, and a driver seat that can be raised or lowered.

Dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, front fog lamps, and a reversing camera are all part of its safety net.

Audi Q6 e-tron News & Top Stories

Introduced: The All-New Audi Q6 e-tron Electric SUV Features a 625-kilometer range and a Redesigned Interior

  • Audi Q6 e-tron Electric: In its global EV lineup, Audi’s newest electric SUV, the Q8 e-tron, is positioned below it.
  • makes its debut on a global scale in the Audi Q6 e-tron Electric Quattro and SQ6 e-tron versions.
  • receives a completely redesigned interior layout featuring a dedicated touchscreen for the front passenger and curved integrated screens on the dash.
  • accompanied by a 94.9 kWh battery pack with a 625 km WLTP stated range.
  • Pricing for the fully outfitted quattro variant could start at Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom); an India debut is possible in 2025.

The Audi Q6 e-tron is a brand-new electric vehicle that Audi has just unveiled. It will sit below the Q8 e-tron in the luxury brand’s lineup and is built on the new PPE (Premium Platform Electric) architecture of the Volkswagen Group.

A Genuine Gazer

Audi Q6 e-tron

Thanks to its hefty grille and split lighting arrangement, which places the LED DRLs in the upper part of the front, the car has an aggressive visage. Additionally, customers can choose from eight different lighting signatures for the Matrix LED modules to customize the headlamp system on their Q6 e-tron.

The Q6 e-Tron features a stylish set of alloy wheels and the recognizable profile of an Audi SUV from the side view. Proceeding to the back, it is equipped with six OLED screens for connected taillights, which have 360 segments in total and produce a new animation every 10 milliseconds. Additionally, Audi has improved the functionality of the rear lighting component by enabling active communication with automobiles that come after the Q6 e-tron. By displaying important warning symbols, it will alert the vehicle following the Audi EV to potential traffic conditions or accidents up ahead.

The Audi Q6 e-tron Electric, which features distinctive alloy wheels and blacked-out accents, is the slightly sportier sibling of the Q6 e-tron that was also unveiled. Being the initial Audi vehicle built on Here are the dimensions of the new PPE platform about the brand’s existing flagship EV SUV

DimensionAudi Q6 e-tronAudi Q8 e-tron
Length4771 mm4915 mm
Width1993 mm1976 mm
Height1648 mm1632 mm
Wheelbase2899 mm2928 mm

The Q8 e-tron offers a longer wheelbase and is longer overall, although the Q6 e-tron is still broader and higher than the latter. There is more interior legroom in the Q8 e-tron due to its larger size.

All-new Audi Interior

The Q6 e-tron, a recent addition to the family, introduces the new interior design language for Audi that will also be included in subsequent generations. The driver and center screens have curved, dual-integrated screens, and the majority of the dashboard is now entirely digital. Three screens are still available: an 11.9-inch digital driver’s display, a sizable 14.5-inch infotainment system, and a 10.9-inch co-passenger display. The climate controls have been moved up to the central display and no longer have a dedicated touchscreen interface in the console. The “Active Privacy Mode” on the co-passenger screen helps keep the driver from being distracted.

An optional augmented reality-based heads-up display is also available for the Q6 e-tron, which may show data like speed, traffic signs, and navigational symbols. Additionally, Audi has enhanced its voice assistant, dubbed “Audi Assistant,” by using artificial intelligence (A.I.) that can recognize more than 800 speech requests. It continually gains knowledge from user behavior and helps the driver as a result.

Additionally, a light bar that runs from the left front door to the right front door is located at the top of the dashboard. It has three features, the first of which is a welcome feature that lets you know when the automobile is locked or unlocked. Second, it mimics the dynamic turn indication lights in the digital cluster without actually replacing the conventional indicator signage. Finally, it displays the charge level as well as the pricing procedure.

A 360-degree camera, wireless phone charging, an 830W 20-speaker Bang & Olufsen 3D sound system, and several advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are among the other features on board. The SQ6 e-tron’s cabin is completely black, whereas the Q6 e-tron’s is generally lighter and still features chrome accents throughout.

Information About Its Electric Drivetrains

The global-spec Q6 e-tron will initially be available from Audi in two variants: the Q6 e-tron quattro and the SQ6 e-tron, whose specs are shown below.

SpecificationQ6 e-tron quattroSQ6 e-tron
Battery Pack94.9 kWh94.9 kWh
No. of electric motors22
WLTP-claimed Range625 km598 km
0-100 kmph5.9 seconds4.3 seconds

Audi Q6 e-tron

Audi will eventually release rear-wheel drive (RWD) versions of the EV, contingent on market demand, even though both have an all-wheel drive (AWD) system. A later release will see the unveiling of an RWD Q6 e-tron with a smaller 83 kWh battery pack. In just 21 minutes, the 100 kWh battery pack (total capacity) may be fully charged from 10 to 80 percent thanks to its 800-volt electric architecture, which enables fast charging of up to 270 kW. Audi includes a standard 11 kW AC charger on board that can fully charge the battery in a single night. Later on, the German automaker will also provide its customers with a speedier 22 kW AC charging option.

Additionally, a smart new fast-charging option is available for stations that are limited to 400-volt technology. In this case, the Q6 e-tron may parallel charge with up to 150 kW via bank charging, which splits the 800-volt battery configuration into two batteries with equivalent voltages. Both battery halves are equalized first, and then they are charged simultaneously, depending on the battery’s current level of charge. Similar technology can be seen in contemporary smartphones, which have larger batteries to assure optimal performance and lower the risk of battery damage.

Price And Anticipated India Release

The Audi Q6 and the SQ6 e-tron are expected to arrive in India sometime in 2025, even though they have only been formally confirmed for Germany and a few other European markets up to this point. The starting price of the fully outfitted quattro version is expected to be Rs 80 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be a high-end substitute for vehicles such as the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Volvo C40 Recharge.

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