Crown Motors, the official distributor of the Nissan brand in Kenya has unveiled its latest SUV model, the Nissan Magnite, in the Kenyan market. The launch of this sub-compact SUV will seal Nissan’s commitment to the Kenyan Market in the very competitive segment of sub-compact SUVs.
Speaking at the launch of the new Nissan Magnite, Maliha Sheikh, National Sales Manager for Crown Motors Group said, “Kenya is one of Nissan’s oldest markets, and we are proud to launch The Nissan Magnite SUV model into this market. This is a SUV like no other, from its attractive aesthetics to its powerful functionality and safety features. We are confident that Kenyans will embrace it.”
In terms of styling, the Nissan Magnite’s exterior sets itself apart thanks to a unique design that gives it a confident and agile stance coupled with a dual tone body colour. The all-LED front light package includes noticeable L-shaped daytime running lights that sit below the stylish slim LED headlamps. The SUV also comes with electric folding mirrors and 16-inch Alloy Wheels.
On the interior, the Nissan Magnite SUV features a spacious layout which includes a high seating position and wide shoulder space between the driver and front passenger. The rear passengers enjoy a spacious level of knee room usually found in larger vehicles. An 8-inch infotainment touchscreen compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto give the vehicle a premium feel. The boot has a 336ℓ of cargo space with a 60:40 rear seat split, that makes it easy to pack extra for those longer trips.
The Nissan Magnite’s engine is powered by a new, 1.0-liter turbocharged engine that is one of the most powerful in class. This engine is perfect for urban adventures.
“The launch of the Nissan Magnite shows Nissan’s commitment in the Kenya market and with over 60 years of presence in the market, our vehicle models speak to the Kenyan people. This is another great milestone for us and we know Kenyans are going to be excited to own The Nissan Magnite SUV,” said Tony Voorhout, Crown Motors Group Managing Director.
Crown Motors Group currently has facilities in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu and an extensive dealer network through the rest of the country to service customer needs. The firm also has all the spare parts available for this new model as well as all its models.
Nissan Magnite key specifications
| ARAI Mileage | 17.7 kmpl |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Engine Displacement (cc) | 999 |
| Max Power (bhp@rpm) | 98.63bhp@5000rpm |
| Max Torque (nm@rpm) | 152nm@2200-4400rpm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Boot Space (Litres) | 336 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40.0 |
| Body Type | SUV |