Nissan Magnite Achieves 5-Star Global NCAP Safety Rating

Nissan Magnite Gets 5-Star Safety Rating in Global NCAP

The Nissan Magnite has finally achieved a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test. This made-in-India SUV has now joined the leading cars in this category in terms of safety. Earlier, it received only 2 stars, then 4 stars, and now, with necessary safety upgrades, it has reached the top 5-star rating.

Apart from India, the Magnite is also popular in markets like South Africa. The new rating makes it one of the safest sub-compact SUVs in its price segment.

Safety Data:

Global NCAP evaluates the car on two key aspects:

• Adult Occupant Protection (AOP)

• Child Occupant Protection (COP)

Adult Safety: 5-Star (32.21/34)

• Frontal Crash Test (15.30/16) – Head and neck protection for both driver and passenger were rated good.

• The driver’s chest remained safe, while the passenger’s chest received a "moderate" rating.

• Knee and foot safety were also satisfactory.

• Side Impact Test: 16/16 – The body shell was found to be stable and strong, with all critical areas well protected.

Child Safety: 3-Star (33.64/49)

• 18-month-old child:

  • Frontal Impact: 7.64/8

  • Side Impact: 4/4

• 3-year-old child:

  • Frontal Impact: 4/8

  • Side Impact: 0/4
    There is room for improvement, especially in the safety of 3-year-old children.

Key Safety Features:

• 6 Airbags (front, side, and curtain)

• 360-Degree Camera

• Rear Parking Sensors

• ABS with EBD

• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

With these upgrades, the Magnite has become a safe and reliable choice for Indian roads.

Price & Competition:

The Nissan Magnite price starts at ₹6.12 lakh and goes up to ₹11.72 lakh (ex-showroom). It competes with:

• Renault Kiger

• Maruti Fronx

• Toyota Taisor

• Kia Sonet & Hyundai Venue

• Tata Nexon