Made In India New Nissan Magnite Secures GNCAP 5-Star Overall Passenger Safety Rating
- New Nissan Magnite scores a 5-star rating on overall passenger safety with a perfect 5-star rating on AOP (Adult Occupant Safety) & 3-star rating on COP (Child Occupant Safety)
- Made in India New Nissan Magnite (RHD) is now among the safest SUVs sold in India and South Africa across segments on overall safety with a GNCAP 5-Star Overall Passenger Safety Rating
- Engineered to meet global standards, the New Nissan Magnite offers enhanced safety with reinforced body structure, 40+ Standard Safety Features
- Built on the enhanced CMF-A+ platform and offering advanced safety features designed to help protect drivers, passengers, and pedestrians on the road
Gurugram, 24 July 2025: Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd is proud to announce that the New Nissan Magnite has been awarded a 5-star overall safety rating by the Global New Car Assessment Program (GNCAP). The New Nissan Magnite is manufactured at the Chennai plant and is exported to 65+ countries under Nissan Motor India’s ‘One Car, One World’ strategy for RHD and LHD markets. The New Nissan Magnite (RHD) spec sold in India and South Africa both, was tested by GNCAP and received a perfect rating of 5-star rating in adult safety and 3-star rating in child safety accumulating an overall 5-star safety rating for the passengers.
The New Nissan Magnite underwent rigorous testing, including assessments of adult occupant protection, child safety, and safety assist features. The vehicle demonstrated exceptional performance across all categories, showcasing its robust build quality, advanced safety features, and innovative design aimed at safeguarding drivers and passengers alike. The New Nissan Magnite, launched in October 2024, boasts of over 40 + standard safety features including 6 airbags, improved body structure incorporating 67% high tensile strength steel (>440Mpa), 6 Airbags, ABS + EBD, ESC, TCS, HSA, Brake Assist, TPMS among others.
Global NCAP’s crash test protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all models, as well as ESC. Pedestrian protection and side pole impact protection assessments are required for vehicles scoring the highest star ratings (**).
Commenting on the achievement, Mr Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, stated, “We are delighted to receive a 5-star safety rating for the Made In India New Nissan Magnite. Safety remains at the core of our engineering philosophy, and this reflects our dedication to providing our customers with secure, reliable, and technologically advanced and safe vehicles. As per our One Car, One World strategy, Nissan remains committed to the production and sale of the highest quality and safest cars in India for the domestic and export markets”.
The New Nissan Magnite is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features, including multiple airbags, anti-lock braking systems (ABS), electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), vehicle dynamic control, and more, ensuring protection on every journey. It also offers enhanced safety with a reinforced body structure, over 40 standard safety features including six airbags, electronic stability control, traction control system, and hydraulic brake assist. The Magnite’s bold and stylish design, 20+ first & best-in-segment features, and 55+ safety features make it a standout choice in the compact SUV segment.
Additional safety features such as three-point seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt reminders, child lock, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and rear parking sensors now come as standard across all variants, ensuring every journey is not just comfortable but more secure than ever.
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