Nissan has been largely reduced to a one-trick pony with the Magnite being the only mainstream offering, discounting the X-Trail which is available as a Completely Built Unit in limited numbers. The fact that Magnite is not among the highest-sellers among its segment rivals makes things more difficult for the Japanese brand.
To stay visible in the market, Nissan has to constantly play with the Magnite and bring out some form of update for the subcompact SUV. The company plans to do something similar by launching a special edition model of Magnite. Nissan has already shared a couple of teasers of the upcoming Nissan special edition without revealing any specific details.
From the teasers shared, it seems Nissan is launching a dark edition model of Magnite, most likely the Kuro Edition. Launched in 2023, the Magnite Kuro Edition was an all-black edition of the crossover with updated exterior and interior styling over the standard model. However, Nissan didn’t continue with the Kuro Edition when the Magnite facelift was launched late last year.
Nissan Magnite Kuro: Updated Exterior & Interiors
To be based on the top-spec Tekna+ trim, the Magnite Kuro Edition will retain the same design and silhouette as the standard but will receive cosmetic enhancements such as a blacked-out grille, darkened ORVMs, black roof rails, black alloy wheels, black skid plates, and more. Inside the cabin too, Magnite Kuro will get an all-black cabin with black leatherette upholstery.
Nissan Magnite Kuro: Same features & specs
The Magnite Kuro edition will come equipped with features such as a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, connected car tech, and wireless smartphone charging, height-adjustable driver’s seat, automatic climate control,an electric sunroof, 360-degree camera, and more. Safety features include six airbags, electronic stability control, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors with camera, hill start assist, and traction control along with tyre pressure monitoring system.
Nissan Magnite Kuro will offer two petrol engine options: a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated unit and a 1.0-litre turbocharged unit. The former pushes out 71 bhp and 96 Nm of peak torque. This motor can be had with either a five-speed MT or a five-speed AMT. The turbo petrol unit makes 99bhp and a peak torque of 160 Nm (152 Nm in AT). This engine is available with either a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic.
