LDV Deliver 9 vs Nissan Magnite

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

LDV Deliver 9 in South Africa

LDV Deliver 9

Deliver 9 LWB High Roof Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 757,100 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 10.75 km/l
VS
Nissan Magnite in South Africa

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current
ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

LDV Deliver 9 vs Nissan Magnite: the short answer

Deliver 9 and Magnite are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Magnite starts ZAR 470,000 cheaper Deliver 9 from ZAR 699,900 · Magnite from ZAR 229,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deliver 9 Magnite
Maximum Power Deliver 9128 kW @ 3500 rpm Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque Deliver 9420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size Deliver 91996 cc Magnite999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deliver 910.75 km/l Magnite16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Deliver 9Not Officially Disclosed Magnite205 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for LDV Deliver 9 Deliver 9 LWB High Roof

Source type: LDV South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deliver 9

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Magnite

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Deliver 9

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Magnite

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deliver 9 Magnite
Model Introduced Year 2026 2021
Generation Current South African Deliver 9 generation. First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment
Facelift History No later South African facelift is published. 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2023
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Three-seat large panel van SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Van Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Van SUV
Color Note - Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data
Tare Mass Kg - 1007 kg
Spec Deliver 9 Magnite
Length 5940 mm 3995 mm
Width 2062 mm 1758 mm
Height 2755 mm 1571 mm
Wheelbase 3760 mm 2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 205 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 12330 l 336 l
Kerb Weight 2361 kg 1007 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 4000 kg 1399 kg
Payload Capacity 1580 kg -
Towing Capacity 2800 kg -
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 7.1 m 5 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Applicable -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Applicable -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deliver 9 and Magnite comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Deliver 9 66 vs Magnite 16.

Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs Magnite 65.

Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs Magnite 86.

Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs Magnite 64.

Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 not separately scored vs Magnite not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Deliver 9 leads by 5 points

Deliver 9 and Magnite are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 68% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence leader

Deliver 9

68% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 78 Check Efficiency 44
Performance 66
Efficiency 44
Safety 50
Practicality 78
Leads by 5 points
56
#2

Magnite

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 16
Performance 16
Efficiency 65
Safety 86
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deliver 9 +50 Efficiency Magnite +21 Safety Magnite +36 Practicality Deliver 9 +14

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deliver 9

Performance 66/100
Efficiency 44/100
Safety 50/100
Practicality 78/100

Magnite

Performance 16/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV Deliver 9 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 56 pts for Magnite

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deliver 9 leads. However, Magnite may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deliver 9 vs Magnite questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.