Nissan India has expanded its Magnite SUV lineup with the launch of the Kuro Edition. This new variant, based on the N-Connect trim, is priced starting from ₹8.31 lakh (ex-showroom). The Kuro Edition, introduced approximately a year after the Magnite’s mid-life update in October 2024, offers cosmetic enhancements and additional features. The following sections analyze the Kuro Edition’s design, engine options, specifications, and price to compare it against the standard Magnite.
**Design: Kuro Edition and the Standard Magnite**
The primary distinction between the Kuro Edition and the standard Magnite lies in its all-black exterior. The Kuro model features a gloss black finish replacing chrome on the grille. The LED headlamps incorporate a smoked treatment, boosting the front aesthetics. The front skid plate, which is silver in the standard model, gets a black finish in the Kuro Edition.
On the sides, the Kuro Edition sports black 16-inch alloy wheels, black roof rails, and a black window beltline, with a ‘Kuro’ badge placed below the exterior rearview mirrors. These elements create a significant visual difference from the regular N-Connect trim, which uses a blend of body-color and silver accents.
The rear design sees minimal updates. The Kuro Edition adds a black finish to the lower skid plate, while the overall design remains consistent with the standard Magnite, including ‘Magnite’, ‘Turbo’, and ‘CVT’ badging.
**Interior and Features**
Inside the cabin, the Kuro Edition presents an all-black interior. The dashboard, seat upholstery, roof liner, and door pads feature a ‘Midnight Black’ finish, complemented by piano black inserts, which creates a distinct contrast to the standard Magnite.
The Kuro Edition retains the features of the N-Connect trim, including an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver display, automatic climate control with rear AC vents, and push-button start/stop. Additional features, such as a wireless phone charger and a dashcam, are available as dealer-level options.
Safety features include six airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, hill-hold assist, ISOFIX child seat mounts, and rear parking sensors. However, a reverse parking camera is not included.
**Specifications**
The Kuro Edition and the standard Magnite share the same mechanical specifications. There are two engine options: a 1.0-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing 72 PS and 96 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT; and a 1.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine, generating 100 PS and up to 160 Nm of torque, matched with a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission.
**Price**
The Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition is priced from ₹8.31 lakh to ₹10.87 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings can be made for ₹11,000.
