Nissan Magnite now available with CNG Retrofitment Kit; here's what you need to know

Nissan Motor on Wednesday, May 28, announced that its popular SUV — the New Nissan Magnite — will now be available with a government-approved CNG retrofitment kit. This CNG Kit is fully developed, manufactured, and Quality Assured by Motozen (3rd Party) as per country Regulatory Standards, the company informed through an official release.

Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, commented: "With a view to meet the requirements of customers, Nissan Dealers will provide an alternate fuel option in the form of a government-approved CNG retrofitment kit which will be carried out at the authorised fitment centres for customers."

CNG Retrofitment Kit: Price, other details

The company said, "Motozen will provide warranty for Kit components". Also, the fitment of these kits will be carried out at government-authorised fitment centres. The complete retrofitment will be available at a price of Rs 74,999. 

Nissan said that the rollout of this eco-friendly CNG kit fitment is for the sustainability-aware and environment-conscious customer and will be done in a phased manner across the country. "In the first phase, Nissan customers can order the CNG kit installation via Nissan authorised dealerships in 7 states, namely Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala and Karnataka. It will later be expanded to other states across the country as part of Phase 2," it informed.

Currently, the CNG kit option is available only with the New Nissan Magnite 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with the manual gearbox. Also, the customers will get enhanced fuel economy with the CNG retrofitted kit. 

Nissan launched the Magnite Facelift in India last year with a starting price of Rs 6 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in 6 variants and 13 color options, including 4 ambient light settings, the car is packed with various features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, 360-degree camera, and over 40 safety features, like automatic locking when you move 60 meters away from the car.