Nissan Magnite to arrive in PH?

Paulo Papa Jul 22, 2025

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MANILA: Nissan Philippines might launch the Magnite crossover soon.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What engine is used by the Nissan Magnite?

The Nissan Magnite a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine.

What type of transmission does the crossover use?

The Nissan Magnite uses a continiously variable transmission.

Such an assumption was made by Carmudi Philippines after the Land Transportation Office released homologation papers approving the sale of the Japanese carmaker’s new nameplate in the country. Photo from Land Transportation Office

Per the documents, the Nissan Magnite will be sold in two variants — VE and VL.

The two trims will both be powered by a 1.0-liter turbocharged, gasoline-fed mill that is paired with a continuously variable transmission. While no maximum power output was listed, the paperwork revealed that its three-cylinder engine can give the vehicle a top speed of 165 kilometers per hour.

Size-wise, here is how much the Nissan Magnite will measure:

LxWxH (in millimeters [mm>)	3,999 x 1,572 x 1,938
Wheelbase (in mm)	2,501
Ground clearance (in mm)	203

Its overall dimensions will be reinforced by a set of 16-inch wheels finished with 195/60 radial tires.

Looking at its proportions, the Nissan Magnite will face competition in the form of the Toyota Raize and the Kia Sonet.

Nissan Magnite specifications

The documentation published by the country’s land transport bureau offers limited information. Photo from Nissan

So, for those wanting to find out what the Nissan Magnite offers, here is a quick peek at what the Indian market model is equipped with:

Exterior	New grille, new skid plate LED bi-projector headlamps with signature turn signals New two-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels Roof rails LED taillamps with three-dimensional honeycomb gradient design
Interior	Seven-inch digital instrument panel Nine-inch touchscreen infotainment unit Wireless Apple Carplay, Android Auto Wireless charger Leather interior trims Ambient lighting