Nissan is gearing up for a mid-term refresh of its popular compact SUV, the Magnite, as part of its strategy to maintain its presence in India until the launch of the full-size SUV in 2025.
Expected to launch in late-2024, the Magnite facelift will not only focus on the Indian market, but will be a global product. The company aims to capitalize on the success of Magnite, which has seen strong demand worldwide, especially in regions such as South Africa. Nissan plans to strengthen its overseas business in India by bringing the Magnite to left-hand drive (LHD) markets such as Mexico. Nissan also plans to explore areas in Africa, the Middle East and the Latin region.
Nissan has extended the life of its Sunny mid-size car to optimize factory production rates, with plans to continue exporting to the Middle East after 2023.This strategy will ensure that Nissan maintains production capacity as only one model is sold in India and will continue for the next two years.
Exports of the left-hand drive Magnite will further strengthen Nissan’s presence in India by increasing production to around 40,000-50,000 units. Bailly emphasized the importance of India in Nissan’s future plans, saying that India will play a major role with the introduction of mid-size SUVs and A-segment electric vehicles between 2025 and 2027.
Nissan is actively considering a number of options for future electric vehicles, including natural gas (CNG), E-Power hybrid technology and pure battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Acknowledging the move to electric vehicles (EVs) in India, Bailly said Nissan is exploring the feasibility of various technologies until EVs become mainstream. E-Power hybrid technology is an important consideration in meeting legal requirements for fuel efficiency and CO2. With one model stratgey, this was necessary. Hope Nissan India has more products in the pipeline. Be it CBU or locally made one.
