Magnite is the Lone Ranger in Nissan India’s portfolio but it still continues to churn out decent sales numbers.
According to Nissan, roughly 30 per cent accounts for automatics in this segment and Nissan wants to make the most of it by launching an affordable AMT option.
Design-wise, Magnite AMT, also called Magnite EZ Shift, is identical to the other variants of Magnite.
The AMT will be the second automatic gearbox option available in the Magnite range after the CVT in the 1-litre turbo petrol.
The AMT is mated to the 1-litre naturally aspirated powertrain that has an output of 71bhp and 96NM.
With the typical nature of an AMT, it upshifts just after passing the 2,500 rpm, but sadly, it remains lazy when it comes to downshifting.
Like other AMTs, the lag and jerkiness is quite pronounced.
On the highway, Magnite struggled to pick up speed quickly. The Magnite AMT accelerated at a measured pace and once cruising at high speed, it was a challenge to overtake
The 1-litre engine isn’t the most refined in the business and gets noisy as the rpm needle climbs higher.