Nissan Motor India has announced an all-new 7-seater B-MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) to their existing line-up. The company showcased two new products slated for India at their recently concluded Global Product Showcase Event held in Yokohama, Japan. This is in line with the company’s plans for the India business to reshape its new products to meet the rising aspirations of its customers and deliver products in all high-growth segments such as the B-MPV and C-SUV segments in addition to its existing share in the B-SUV segment led by the New Nissan Magnite.
Nissan will continue to strengthen its presence in India’s rapidly growing market, enhancing domestic performance and expanding exports. Nissan’s planned product offensive has begun with the first-time global reveal of an all-new 7- seater B-MPV scheduled to launch in FY25 as a brand new addition to the India product portfolio.
This will be followed by a previously announced 5-seater C-SUV (compact sports utility vehicle) in early FY26. The company has shared two brand new teasers for Indian audiences which confirm the developments and timelines for both vehicles. Nissan Motor India remains on track to have 4 products by FY26 for Indian customers across the B/C and D-SUV segments.
The C-SUV has been designed to disrupt the segment in India. It will be feature- packed and be delivered with state-of-the-art proprietary advanced technologies. Inspired by another iconic Nissan SUV, the new C-SUV takes its design cues from the Nissan Patrol. The C-SUV will deliver true Nissan SUV DNA and deliver the same robust reliability, premium craftsmanship and technology that Nissan is renowned for globally. The C-SUV with unmistakable presence will offer a high approach and departure angle making it the perfect companion for Indian road conditions.
The Nissan 7-seater B-MPV on the other hand aims to deliver unmatched value, quality and comfort to its core customer driven by value conscious customers seeking to maximize their purchase in the segment. The Nissan B-MPV will deliver muscular styling that is unique to Nissan’s distinct design philosophy. It has been designed to ensure comfort for passengers on all rows without compromising on driving pleasure.
Building on the success of the New Nissan Magnite, Nissan is introducing a new C- SUV that will also be made in India and exported globally. This 5-seater C-SUV will be the second model from the Chennai plant to follow the ‘One Car, One World’ strategy, reinforcing Nissan’s commitment to expanding its presence in both domestic and international markets.
Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) continued consistent and sustainable growth in India, delivering best single year performance for FY 2024-25 in the last seven years despite multiple headwinds faced by the domestic auto industry. The year was marked by the continued success of the New Nissan Magnite, which remains a key pillar of Nissan’s domestic business plan and a vital part of the company’s global export operations. In FY 2024-25 Nissan Motor India recorded total domestic volume of 28,000+ units led by the New Nissan Magnite introduced in October 2024. This strong performance was delivered despite the rising consumer preference for alternate fuel vehicles in the B-SUV segment in India.
On the export front, the company expanded its operations from 20 markets to 65+ international markets and registered an unprecedented and historic export sales of 71,000+ units further reinforcing India’s role as a growing manufacturing and export hub for Nissan globally. This brings the consolidated sales of the company to 99,000+ units for FY 2024-25.
Nissan is setting its sights on achieving an ambitious target of 1,00,000 units in both annual domestic sales and exports from India. To support this goal, the company will locally manufacture both new products at the Alliance JV plant in Chennai. This approach ensures that every vehicle manufactured here meets global standards, catering to both domestic and international markets.
Commenting on the performance, Frank Torres, Divisional Vice President of AMIEO Region Business Transformation & President of Nissan India Operations said, “India remains a strong pillar of growth for Nissan driven by the continued success of the Nissan Magnite. The export of the new Nissan Magnite expanded to over 65 international geographies including LHD markets this year.
On the restructuring of the India business operations as a part of the global turnaround actions, he said “Nissan remains committed to the Indian market, customers, dealer partners, employees & stakeholders. Nissan & its dealer partners will continue to provide Sales & Service to customers of existing and future new models. Nissan’s stated India product offensive remains intact, including the plan to introduce 1 all-new B-MPV & 2 new C-SUVs. We will continue our plans to export vehicles to other parts of the world as per our One Car, One World plan. This restructuring is part of our efforts worldwide to become a leaner and more agile company, as part of our global turnaround actions.”
Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India said, “This year has been a challenging one for the auto industry. Despite this, the New Magnite has shown and has proven that it remains a strong favorite amongst the B-SUV customers. The continued expansion of our dealership network reflects our commitment to improving accessibility and customer service. As we move forward, with the recent announcement of the additions of an All-New 7-seater B-MPV and 5-seater C-SUV and we are focused on offering an exciting product portfolio and expanding our dealer network further for enhancing customer experience.”
Nissan Motor India also announced that it will increase the price of New Nissan Magnite across all trims by up to 3 per cent from 1st April 2025 onwards. This price hike will be done to offset the rising input costs and operational expenses.
The Nissan Magnite has consistently performed well in its segment. In August 2024, the Nissan Magnite crossed a cumulative sale of 150,000 units. October 2024 marked the launch of the New Nissan Magnite after which it gained an even stronger momentum and global appeal, surpassing 10,000+ bookings milestone within three
months of the launch. The New Nissan Magnite also achieved an export milestone of 50,000 units, embodying Nissan’s ‘One Car, One World’ philosophy by exporting to 65+ LHD and RHD markets.
Manufactured at the Chennai plant, the new Magnite includes 20+ Segment-first features in India and a bold new design. Strengthening its sustainability commitment, it is now fully E20 fuel compliant. The new Magnite’s success was amplified by its recent debut in Saudi Arabia as the first left-hand-drive (LHD) market.
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