NISSAN MAGNITE ACHIEVES 100,000 PRODUCTION MILESTONE

Gurugram, 06 June 2023: Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) announced the production rollout of its 100,000th Magnite from its Alliance plant (RNAIPL) in Chennai. The Nissan Magnite reflects Nissan Motor India’s manufacturing philosophy of 'Make-In-India, Make for the World'. This milestone underscores NMIPL’s commitment to delivering high-quality products and services that exceed customer expectations and highlights India’s potential as a major automotive manufacturing hub. Designed in Japan and manufactured in India, the Magnite, launched in December 2020, has emerged as the preferred choice for many customers.

The Nissan Magnite is a global product currently exported to 15 global markets, with recent launches in Seychelles, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Brunei. NMIPL has exported more than a million vehicles from its Chennai plant to 108 destinations, including New Zealand, Australia, Middle East, Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, SAARC, Sub Sahara, and African regions. NMIPL was recently recognized by the Chennai Office of the Chief Commissioner of Customs for its excellent contributions to exports from India, highlighting its commitment to 'Make in India, Make for the World'.

Rakesh Srivastava, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, 'The Big, Bold, Beautiful Nissan Magnite has been a game-changer in the Indian market. The production of the 100,000th Magnite is testimony of Nissan’s brand promise of providing products that are high on value, safety, and strong customer service. At Nissan, we are not just building cars – we are building the future of mobility led by product innovation, technological distinction, and customer satisfaction.'

The Magnite has received several prestigious accolades, including '2023 ICONIC Brand of the Year' at the Dainik Jagran INext ICONIC Awards, 'Compact SUV of the Year 2021' by Top Gear, 'Game Changer' award by Motor Octane, and 'Value for Money' by Autocar India.

Keerthi Prakash, MD, Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd, said, 'The Nissan Magnite’s 100,000 production rollout is a proud moment for the Nissan Family, a significant milestone in Nissan’s commitment to 'Make in India, Make for the World'. The Chennai plant, in addition to catering to the domestic market, exports vehicles to 108 destinations in collaboration with our supply chain partners, producing high-quality products with best-in-class safety features that exceed customer expectations.'

Nissan has also provided its customers with a better value-focused transition to BS6 Stage 2 norms with the introduction of the Nissan Magnite BS6 Stage 2 RDE-compliant version; equipped with new best-in-class safety features as standard across all variants, along with a GNCAP 4.0 safety rating.

Nissan Motor India recently launched the Magnite Geza Special Edition, the first of its many scheduled product actions for the Magnite this year to commemorate this production milestone. The Magnite GEZA Special Edition is inspired by Japanese theatre and its expressive musical themes, offering feature enhancements coupled with an advanced infotainment system that delivers an enhanced sensory experience.

About Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd.: Nissan Motor India Private Ltd. (NMIPL), incorporated in 2010, is a 100 percent subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. Japan, serving both domestic and export markets with a manufacturing plant and R&D Centre in Chennai. Nissan, together with its Global Alliance partner Renault, has made an investment of $1.8 billion in the Indian economy, facilitating over 70,000 direct and indirect employment and skilling opportunities. Please visit www.nissan.in for more information.