Nissan cars in India (4)

Nissan almost went quiet in India a few years ago. But 2026 has been its comeback year. It launched two brand-new models and refreshed its bestseller, and now there are three Nissan cars you can actually walk into a showroom and buy: the Magnite, the Gravite and the Tekton.

Here's something worth knowing before we start comparing prices. Nissan builds all three of these cars alongside Renault at the same factory in Chennai, and each one has a Renault twin underneath. The Magnite shares its underpinnings with the Renault Kiger. The Gravite is built on the same base as the Renault Triber. And the Tekton shares its platform with the Renault Duster. So when you are cross-shopping, you are often really choosing between a Nissan and its own Renault sibling.

Mainstream brands like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Tata offer a wider range across hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs. But, as of now, Nissan only focuses on three body types: a sub-4-meter SUV, a compact MPV, and a midsize SUV. So, if you are planning to buy a Nissan car in India, the key question is not which model is the cheapest, but which body style, engine and gearbox would suit your needs. 

Which Nissan cars in India can you buy right now?

• Nissan Magnite (Rs 5.65 - Rs 10.96 lakh): A sub 4-meter SUV, and Nissan's biggest seller in India. It's also the car Nissan exports to 65+ countries like UAE, Peru, Kuwait, etc., from its Chennai plant.
• Nissan Gravite (Rs 5.65 - Rs 8.94 lakh): It is a 7-seater MPV that’s built mainly for families who need seven seats. This Nissan car rivals the Renault Triber.
• Nissan Tekton (Rs 10.49 - Rs 18.59 lakh): A bigger, mid-size SUV that goes up against cars like the Hyundai Creta and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris.

There’s a fourth Nissan car on the way, the Terrano, but it’s only been shown as a concept so far. It is expected to launch in 2028 and is estimated to be priced between Rs 40.00 lakh and Rs 45.00 lakh. All prices mentioned above are ex-showroom. 

Should you buy a Nissan SUV or a Nissan MPV?

We at Autocar India would recommend that you choose based on how you plan to use the car.

Pick the Magnite if you mostly drive alone or with a small family and want an easy-to-manage SUV. Choose the Gravite if you regularly need to carry six or seven people, or want the flexibility of a third row. If you are already considering midsize SUVs such as the Creta or Seltos, the larger Tekton is the Nissan car to consider. 

What engine and gearbox options do Nissan cars in India offer?

This is where a lot of buyers get confused, as each Nissan car gets a different combination of engines and gearboxes. But there is no need to fret, as we at Autocar India will help you break down the options and make it easier for you to make a decision.

• Magnite: It gives you a choice between a regular 1.0-liter petrol engine and a turbo petrol version. The regular engine comes with a manual gearbox or an AMT. The turbo engine adds a CVT automatic option, which feels quite strong in comparison to 1.0-liter engine during overtaking on highways. The Magnite is also available with a government-approved retro-fitment CNG kit that comes with a 3-year/1 lakh km warranty. 
• Gravite: It only comes with a 1.0-liter petrol engine that’s paired with a manual gearbox or Nissan’s own automatic, which it calls EZ-Shift (AMT). There is no turbo option available. And just like Magnite, Gravite also comes with a dealer-fit CNG kit option, but it is available exclusively with the 5-speed manual variants.
• Tekton: It is the only one of the three that gives you a real choice of engine size. You can pick a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol with a manual gearbox, or step up to a 1.3-liter turbo-petrol that comes with either a manual or a quick-shifting automatic gearbox called a DCT. 

Note: As of now, no Nissan cars in India offer a diesel or a hybrid option, so if you specifically want either of those, you will need to look elsewhere.

How safe are Nissan cars?

Before getting into specifics, it helps to know how car safety is actually measured in India. Two agencies crash-test cars here: Bharat NCAP, run by the Indian government, and Global NCAP, an international safety body. Both give cars a star rating out of 5 based on how well they protect people in a crash. 

All three current Nissan cars in India available for sale come with 6 airbags as standard, but their actual crash-test scores tell three very different stories. So, based on the assessment done by our experts, here’s what you need to know about the safety of each car: 

• The Tekton carries a full 5-star rating from Bharat NCAP. But Nissan didn't crash-test the Tekton itself. Bharat NCAP simply applied the same score the Renault Duster earned, since the two cars share an identical structure and safety equipment.
• The Magnite has a 5-star Global NCAP rating for protecting adults in a crash, but only 3 stars for protecting children. So the headline number looks great, but it's not the whole picture.
• The Gravite is the one to be most careful about because, as of now, it doesn't have any official crash-test rating from either of the two testing agencies. And for a car that's built and marketed specifically as a family MPV with a third row for kids, it’s something to be aware of before finalizing your purchase.

How much does it cost to maintain a Nissan car in India?

Maintenance is much more affordable than you would think. Nissan offers 3 free labour inspections before paid servicing starts. And when you calculate the running cost per kilometre, it comes to roughly 39 paise per km, which is low for the segment.

Do Nissan cars hold their resale value? 

Resale holds up quite well, at least for the Magnite, the only Nissan car that’s old enough to have a track record. A new Magnite currently costs between Rs 5.65 lakh and Rs 11.13 lakh, ex-showroom. In the used market, it typically retains about 50-65% of its value after 3 years, which is a healthy number for the segment. Current Spinny listings in Delhi NCR also back this up and show Magnite priced between Rs 3.72 lakh for the 2021 model and Rs 7.58 lakh for the 2024 model. 

The Gravite and Tekton are new, so they don’t have a resale track record yet. It's worth treating the Magnite's numbers as the best available signal for what Nissan resale value will look like over time.