Magnite arrives on the Global Stage: Nissan Motor India commences exports of over 10,000 units of the Left-Hand Drive (LHD) New Nissan Magnite

The New Nissan Magnite now becomes the entry level B-SUV for Nissan across global markets in line with the ‘One Car, One World’ strategy
First shipment of close to 2,900 units of the New Nissan Magnite LHD were exported to select markets in the LATAM region in January 2025
Over 7,100 units of the New Nissan Magnite are scheduled to be exported with the second wave in February 2025 to markets in the Middle East, North Africa, select markets in LATAM & Asia Pacific region
Manufactured at Nissan’s Alliance JV plant in Chennai, the New Nissan Magnite will now be exported to over 65+ global RHD (Right-Hand Drive) and LHD (Left-Hand Drive) markets
Magnite’s strong sales and positive reception in India and abroad signal Nissan’s resurgence in key markets, particularly in emerging economies.

Chennai: The New Nissan Magnite, the B-SUV launched by Nissan Motor India in October 2024 with a bold road presence and premium features, is now making its way to customers in global Left-Hand Drive (LHD) markets. Nissan Motor India flagged off the first shipment of close to 2,900 units of the LHD variant of the New Nissan Magnite from Chennai from the Kamarajar Port (KPL – Ennore), India in late January 2025 to select markets in the LATAM region. This underscores Nissan’s ‘One Car One World’ strategy and highlights the Nissan Motor India’s commitment towards expanding its global footprint and transforming India into a global hub for exports.

In February 2025, Nissan Motor India will export over 7,100 units of the New Nissan Magnite in the second wave in February 2025 to markets in the Middle East, North Africa, select markets in LATAM & Asia Pacific region. By end of February, the company will have exported a total of over 10,000 units of the LHD version of the New Nissan Magnite.

Frank Torres, Divisional Vice President of AMIEO Region Business Transformation & President of Nissan India Operations, commented on the milestone, saying, “Nissan Motor India has been diligently working towards expanding its operations and reach, not just within the domestic market but also focusing on exports. In line with our export plans announced last year, we are delighted to begin exports of the New Nissan Magnite to Left-Hand Drive (LHD) markets. This is a significant achievement, and we look forward to serving new customers in these regions. The Nissan Magnite has been the cornerstone of our success in both India and global markets, and we are confident that this India-made vehicle will drive our export growth further.”

Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director of Nissan Motor India, shared his enthusiasm, stating, “The commencement of exports of the Left-Hand Drive New Nissan Magnite is a proud moment for us, as it aligns with our ‘One Car, One World’ philosophy. The Magnite showcases the best of Japanese engineering combined with local expertise. It reinforces our ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision, delivering world-class innovation, safety, and value to customers globally. This also highlights India’s increasing importance as a key manufacturing and export hub for Nissan. Nissan remains committed to its operations in India, as well as to our dealers, partners, and customers. We are on track with the plans we laid out during the launches of the 4^th Generation Nissan X-TRAIL and New Nissan Magnite last year.”

Keerthi Prakash, Managing Director, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt. Ltd., said: “The successful production and export of the New Nissan Magnite to Left-Hand Drive markets is a testament to the exceptional capabilities of our team and the world-class manufacturing standards at our Chennai plant. This achievement underscores India’s significant role in driving Nissan’s global success and further elevates the reputation of the New Nissan Magnite as a truly global vehicle.”

The New Magnite is packed with features designed to appeal to customers around the world, including:

Striking Design: An eye-catching exterior with a bold new front grille, sleek LED headlights, and a dynamic stance that commands attention.
Advanced Technology: An 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, providing seamless connectivity and entertainment. Innovative details for customer convenience include remote engine start, air ionizer and cooled glovebox.
Enhanced Safety: A comprehensive suite of safety features, including six Airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), and a rearview camera, ensuring peace of mind on every journey.
Efficient Performance: The Magnite is powered by an advanced turbocharged 1.0-litre engine which can be paired with either a manual or advanced Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT).

Manufactured at Nissan’s Alliance JV plant (RNAIPL) in Chennai, the roll-out of the Left-Hand Drive New Nissan Magnite to global markets underscores India’s crucial role as a global manufacturing and export hub for Nissan. The New Nissan Magnite will now be available in over 65+ global markets, including most LHD markets.

This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality products tailored to meet global customer needs. With a growing demand for the ‘Made in India’ New Nissan Magnite, Nissan has showcased its technological innovation and manufacturing prowess to the world once again.

Recently, Nissan Motor India began exporting its recently launched New Nissan Magnite (RHD), to South Africa. In line with the announcement made during the New Nissan Magnite launch, the company rolled out this latest offering from Nissan’s Alliance JV plant in Chennai to global markets, with South Africa becoming the first country to receive the popular SUV from Nissan.

Over 2,700 units of the RHD New Nissan Magnite were shipped from the Chennai port to South Africa market within a month after its global launch in India last year. The New Nissan Magnite remains a testament to Nissan’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ vision, surpassing cumulative sales of 170,000* units till date, making a powerful impact in both Indian and global markets since its December 2020 debut.

Building on its previous success, the New Nissan Magnite exemplifies MAGNITE-ness with a tougher, bolder and more robust exterior that enhances its commanding road-presence. A redesigned iteration with premium new exterior and interior and with 20+ Segment-First features in India, the New Nissan Magnite personifies its ‘Bold Inside Out’ philosophy. Engineered to meet global standards, the New Nissan Magnite offers enhanced safety with reinforced body structure with 40+ Standard Safety Features.