Nissan Magnite Global NCAP Test Result – The Nissan Magnite has a notable journey with Global NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) testing, ultimately achieving a 5-star safety rating for adult occupant protection and 3 stars for child occupant protection in its latest evaluations.
Here’s a breakdown of its Global NCAP testing history and safety features:
Global NCAP Testing Evolution:
- Initial Test (Pre-facelift, 2 airbags): The original Nissan Magnite, equipped with only two airbags as standard, was initially tested under older Global NCAP protocols and received a 2-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection.
- First Re-test (Facelift, 6 airbags, ESC): Nissan voluntarily submitted an updated version (the facelifted model) with significant safety upgrades, including six airbags and Electronic Stability Control (ESC). This version improved considerably, achieving a 4-star rating for adult safety and a better score for child protection.
- Second Re-test (Further upgrades): Not satisfied with four stars, Nissan made further, unspecified upgrades to the facelifted Magnite and submitted it for another voluntary re-test. This commitment paid off, as this version finally achieved the highly sought-after 5-star adult occupant protection rating.
Latest Global NCAP Scores (as of July 2025):
- Adult Occupant Protection: 5 Stars (scoring 32.31 out of 34 points). This indicates good to adequate protection for the driver and passenger in frontal and side impact tests.
- Child Occupant Protection: 3 Stars (scoring 33.64 out of 49 points). While the 18-month-old child seat showed good protection, the 3-year-old’s child seat showed some head exposure in frontal impact and poor performance in side impact. The car also lacks an airbag cut-off switch for the front passenger.
Key Safety Features (Standard in the 5-star rated version):
The version of the Nissan Magnite that achieved the 5-star rating for adult protection includes:
- Six Airbags: Driver, front passenger, side, and curtain airbags.
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Helps maintain vehicle stability during sudden maneuvers or on slippery surfaces.
- 3-point seatbelts for all occupants: Crucial for effective restraint.
- Seatbelt Reminders for all seats: Promotes seatbelt usage.
- Enhanced Pedestrian Protection: Design elements aimed at reducing injury to pedestrians in case of a collision.
- Improved Restraint Systems: Upgraded seatbelt and airbag deployment mechanisms.
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Enhances braking performance and control.
- Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA): Provides additional braking force in emergency situations.
- Hill Start Assist (HSA): Prevents the car from rolling back on inclines.
- ISOFIX child seat mounts: For secure installation of child seats.
- Traction Control System (TCS): Helps prevent wheel spin.
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS): Alerts the driver to low tire pressure.
- Rear Parking Sensors and Camera (with 360-degree Around View Monitor in higher variants): Aid in parking and maneuvering.
Significance:
The Nissan Magnite’s journey from a 2-star to a 5-star Global NCAP rating demonstrates Nissan’s commitment to improving the safety of its vehicles in the Indian market. It’s particularly noteworthy that a “Made-in-India” vehicle has achieved such a high rating under the more stringent Global NCAP protocols, which are now globally recognized. This makes the Magnite a strong contender for buyers prioritizing safety in the compact SUV segment.
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