Nissan Magnite Secures 5-Star Global NCAP Safety Rating After Multiple Tests

The Nissan Magnite has achieved a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP after undergoing multiple rounds of crash testing. Manufactured at Nissan’s India plant for both domestic and export markets, the Magnite was tested in its pre-facelift, facelift, and upgraded facelift versions, reflecting the brand’s commitment to improving safety standards.

Key Highlights

1. Pre-facelift Magnite: 2-star rating under new norms.
2. Facelift version: Improved to a 4-star rating.
3. Upgraded facelift: Secured the final 5-star rating after voluntary retesting.

Pre-facelift Nissan Magnite — 2-Star Safety Rating

The pre-facelift Magnite, produced before October 2024, scored 2 stars for both adult and child occupancy protection. It came equipped with only 2 airbags, lacked standard ESC (Electronic Stability Control) and ISOFIX child seat anchors, and did not meet pedestrian safety norms.

• Adult Occupant Protection:
  • Frontal offset test: 10.036/16 points
  • Side impact test: 14.454/16 points
  • Total score: 24.49/34 points
  • Weak protection was recorded for the driver’s chest, with marginal protection for the knees.
• Child Occupant Protection:
  • Total score: 18.39/49 points
  • Weak protection for the head and chest of the 3-year-old and 18-month-old dummies.

Facelift Nissan Magnite — 4-Star Safety Rating

The facelifted Magnite, launched in October 2024, introduced 6 airbags, ESC, ISOFIX mounts, and compliance with pedestrian protection norms. It achieved:

• Adult Occupant Protection: 26.51/34 points.
  • Side impact test: 16/16 points (perfect score).
  • Frontal offset test: 10.51/16 points.
• Child Occupant Protection: Improved to 4 stars (36/49 points) with a perfect 12/12 CRS installation score.
• A side pole impact test confirmed good head, abdomen, and pelvis protection, though chest protection remained rated as adequate.

Upgraded Nissan Magnite — 5-Star Safety Rating

Nissan made further structural and safety improvements, voluntarily sending the Magnite for another test. This upgraded version scored:

• Adult Occupant Protection: 32.31/34 points, including an impressive 15.307/16 points in the frontal offset test.

Child Occupant Protection: Dropped slightly to 3 stars (33.64/49 points) due to weaker head protection for the 3-year-old dummy during frontal impact.