Nissan Motor India announced a significant milestone in its export operations with the export of its 1.2 millionth vehicle from India. This accomplishment underscores Nissan’s steadfast commitment to its ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ philosophy and reaffirms India’s pivotal role as a strategic export hub for the company in the AMIEO region. The 1.2 millionth vehicle, a New Nissan Magnite B-SUV destined for the GCC region, was ceremoniously flagged off by Mr. Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, at the Kamarajar Port, Ennore, Tamil Nadu.
Since the commencement of its export operations, Nissan Motor India has shipped a diverse range of models including the Nissan Magnite, Nissan Sunny, Nissan Kicks and Nissan Micra, catering to global markets across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The arrival of the New Nissan Magnite significantly increased the global footprint of Nissan Motor India’s export strategy in both LHD and RHD covering our 65 countries.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said: “We are proud to celebrate yet another historic milestone of exporting 1.2 million Nissan vehicles from India. This achievement reflects the collective dedication of our teams and the trust of customers across the world in our Made-in-India cars. The Nissan Magnite continues to be a global success story, representing our focus on design, quality, and innovation that transcends borders.”
The New Nissan Magnite has been recognized among the safest B-SUVs, earning a prestigious 5-star Global NCAP rating for Adult Occupant Protection and 3 stars for Child Occupant Protection. With its bold design, over 20 first and best-in-segment features, and 55+ safety features, the Magnite continues to set benchmarks in the compact SUV segment.
Proudly Made in India, the New Nissan Magnite embodies Nissan’s ‘One Car, One World’ strategy and is now sold in over 65 countries across both right-hand and left-hand drive markets, showcasing India’s manufacturing excellence on a global stage. The company is also gearing up for the upcoming launch of its new global C-SUV, the Nissan Tekton, which will be introduced in India next year and also exported to select international markets.
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.
Building upon the resounding success of the 2023 Magnite GEZA Special Edition, Nissan Motor India has introduced the Nissan Magnite GEZA CVT Special Edition, at a starting price of INR 9.84 lakh. Driven by the overwhelming response from the 2023 GEZA Special Edition and coupled with extensive customer feedback, the Nissan Magnite GEZA CVT Special Edition has been launched on the 1st year anniversary of the GEZA Special Edition.
Inspired by Japanese theatre and its expressive musical themes, the Magnite GEZA CVT Special Edition is designed to offer a special package for music enthusiasts by offering bigger infotainment features and a premium speaker system that delivers an enhanced sensory experience.
For the first time since its launch last year, the Magnite GEZA CVT Special Edition will offer a range of infotainment offerings, making it even more appealing to consumers. This is Nissan’s most accessible and premium CVT Turbo in the B-SUV segment, offering the best value for money.
It is equipped with a host of innovative features which include:
· High-resolution 22.86cm touchscreen
· Android CarPlay with wireless connectivity
· Premium JBL speaker system
· Rear camera with trajectory line
· Ambient lighting with Nissan app-based controls
· Premium beige coloured seat upholstery as optional
· Unique GEZA Edition badge
This is the most advanced infotainment offering among all Nissan Magnite CVT variants.
Mr. Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL), said, “We are delighted to introduce the newest variant of the Magnite following the tremendous success of the GEZA Special Edition last year. We have identified a significant opportunity based on customer feedback in the market to offer premium features at an accessible price point.”
“The Magnite GEZA CVT Special Edition is the only CVT Turbo available at such a competitive price with features that no other product offers in the market. It underlines our commitment to delivering best-in class technology, premium features and advanced infotainment offerings at an accessible price.”
The Magnite GEZA CVT Special Edition comes with a rear-view camera with trajectory guidelines and screen response, which ensures greater safety and convenience, better drive visibility, and a clearer view of obstacles. Available at an accessible price range of under INR 10 lakh, it is available exclusively in the HR10 Turbo CVT lineup, catering to customers who seek advanced infotainment offerings.
The success of the previous 2023 Magnite GEZA Special Edition is a testament to Nissan’s dedication to meeting customer demands and driving innovation. The Magnite GEZA CVT Special Edition enriches this legacy with its advanced technology, affordability, and unmatched value for Indian customers.
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