Toyota GR86 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.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current

ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l

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Decision summary

Toyota GR86 vs Nissan Magnite: the short answer

GR86 and Magnite are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Magnite starts ZAR 520,000 cheaper GR86 from ZAR 749,900 · Magnite from ZAR 229,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	GR86	Magnite
Maximum Power	GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm	Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque	GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm	Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size	GR862387 cc	Magnite999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	GR8610.9 km/l	Magnite16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	GR86130 mm	Magnite205 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

GR86

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance

Magnite

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features

Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR86

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Magnite

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	GR86	Magnite
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Around View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Around View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Lights	Standard	LED bi-projector headlamp
Auto Wipers	Standard	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Cruise Control	Standard	Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Emergency Braking	Not Available	Not Available
EV Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear	Rear parking sensors
Parking Sensor	Rear	Rear parking sensors
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear parking sensors
Pre-Collision System	Not Available	Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	Not Available
Rear View Camera	Standard	Rear Parking Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Rear View Camera	Standard	Rear Parking Camera
Reverse Camera	Standard	Rear Parking Camera
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	Rear Parking Camera
Reversing Camera	Standard	Rear Parking Camera
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Around View Monitor
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear parking sensors
Auto Highbeam	Not Available	Not Available
Park Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	Not Available
Eco Mode	-	Not Available
Sport Mode	-	Not Available
Front Camera	-	Around View Monitor front camera
Automatic High Beam	-	Not Available

Spec	GR86	Magnite
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Not Available
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Available
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Available
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Not Available
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	RWD	2WD
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Differential Type Front	Not Available	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	Not Available	Not Available
Drivetrain	RWD	2WD
Drivetrain Layout	Rear Wheel Drive	2WD
Engine Position	Front Longitudinal	-
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Number of Gears	4	5
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	AMT
Gearbox	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	AMT
Gearbox Type	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	AMT
LSD Available	Torsen LSD	Not Available
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Available
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Available
Paddle Shifters	Standard	Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Available
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Transmission Speeds	4	5
Transmission Type	Automatic	AMT
Final Drive Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	-	-

Spec	GR86	Magnite
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Available
Approach Angle	-	Not Available
Approach Angle Deg	-	Not Available
Crawl Control	Not Available	Not Available
Departure Angle	-	Not Available
Departure Angle Deg	-	Not Available
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	130 mm	205 mm
Ground Clearance Min	130 mm	205 mm
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Available
Off Road Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	Not Available	Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Response System	Not Available	Not Available
Underbody Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Underbody Protection	Not Available	Not Available
Wading Depth	-	Not Available
Wading Depth Mm	-	Not Available
Breakover Angle	Not Available	Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle	-	Not Available
Recovery Hooks	-	Not Available
Ramp-over Angle	-	Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg	-	Not Available

Spec	GR86	Magnite
60 40 Split Seat	50/50 Split	60:40 split second row
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual	3-way driver seat adjustment
Ambient Lighting	Not Applicable	Not Available
Front Armrest	Standard	Not Available
Armrest Front	Standard	Not Available
Armrest Rear	Not Available	Not Available
Driver Seat	Manual	3-way driver seat adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	3-way driver seat adjustment
Fabric Seats	Sport Fabric/Suede	Not Available
Folding Rear Seats	50/50 Split	60:40 split second row
Heated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Available
Instrument Cluster Type	7-inch Digital	Speedometer and tachometer
Interior Colour Options	5	6
Interior Colours	5	6
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system	7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, USB, reversing camera (Acenta and above), dual airbags, climate control on Acenta+
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Sport Fabric/Suede	Leather two-tone seats
Rear Armrest	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Not Available	Not Available
Seat Adjustment	Manual	3-way driver seat adjustment
Seat Fold Type	50/50 Split	60:40 split second row
Seat Material	Sport Fabric/Suede	Leather two-tone seats
Seat Trim	Sport Fabric/Suede	Leather two-tone seats
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt
Steering Type	Electric	Electric Power Steering
Rear USB Ports	2	Not Available
Ventilated Seats	Not Applicable	Not Available
Front Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	2-way passenger seat adjustment
Steering Wheel Material	Not Applicable	Leather
Cup Holders	-	Front and rear cup holders
Rear AC Vents	-	Not Available
Driver Lumbar Support	-	Not Available
Door Map Pockets	-	Not Available
Adjustable Front Seat	-	2-way passenger seat adjustment
Cooled Seats	-	Not Available
Front Headrest	-	Adjustable
Leather Seats	-	Standard
Memory Seats	-	Not Available
Rear Headrest	-	Adjustable
Boot Light	-	Standard
Boot Space Seats Down	-	690
Interior Trim Colour	-	Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	Reclining
Seat Belt Warning	-	Driver and passenger

Spec	GR86	Magnite
ABS	Standard with Sport Mode	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard with Sport Mode	Standard
AEB	Not Available	Not Available
Airbags	7	6 airbags
Alarm System	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Not Available
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Central Locking	Standard	Remote central locking
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	7	6 airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags	7	6 airbags
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard with Track Mode	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Standard with Track Mode	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Not Available
Side Impact Beams	Standard	-
Stability Control	Standard with Track Mode	Standard
TCS	Standard	Not Available
Traction Control	Standard	Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	7	Standard
Passenger Airbag	7	Standard
EBD	Standard with Sport Mode	Standard
Side Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Not Available
Brake Override System	Not Available	Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Not Available	Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Reminder	Not Available	Driver and passenger
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Not Available	Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Not Available
Speed Alert System	-	Adjustable speed limiter
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	Not Available
Safety Rating	-	Not Available
Whiplash Protection	-	Not Available
Lane Change Warning	-	Not Available
Fatigue Detection	-	Not Available

Spec	GR86	Magnite
AC Type	Manual AC	Automatic air conditioning
Accelerator 0 100	6.9 sec	21 sec
Air Conditioning	Manual AC	Automatic air conditioning
Auto Dimming Irvm	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	Standard	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	LED bi-projector headlamp
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	Not Available
Bed Extender	Not Available	Not Available
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	Not Available
Centre Console	Standard	Standard
Climate Control	Manual AC	Automatic air conditioning
Climate Zones	Manual AC	1
Common Rail Injection	Direct + Port Injection	Petrol injection
Diff Lock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Difflock	Not Applicable	Not Available
Digital Speedometer	7-inch Digital	Standard
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination	Standard	-
Engine Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Standard	Standard
Engine Warranty	Not Applicable	6 years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest	Standard	Not Available
Front Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined	9.2	5.9
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Intelligent Battery System	Not Available	Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Standard	Smart keyless entry with push start button
Keyless Entry	Standard	Smart keyless entry with push start
Lift Gate	Not Available	Manual tailgate
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Light	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	Not Available
Manual Aircon	Manual AC	Not Available
Mirror	All Doors	Electric folding
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	Not Available
Panoramic Roof	Not Available	Not Available
Passive Entry Start	Standard	Smart keyless entry with push start button
Power Mirrors	All Doors	Electric folding and electric adjustment
Power Windows	All Doors	Driver auto up/down with anti-pinch
Powered Tailgate	Not Available	Not Available
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Not Available
Rear Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Seat Split	50/50 Split	60:40 split second row
Rear Wing	Rear Spoiler	Roof spoiler
Rearview Mirror Inside	Standard	Frameless auto dimming mirror
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Central Locking	Standard	Smart keyless entry with push start button
Roof Rack Compatibility	Not Available	Not Available
Seat Type	Sport Fabric/Suede	Leather two-tone seats
Side Impact Bars	Standard	-
Skid Plates	Not Available	Not Available
Sonar	Rear	Rear parking sensors
Sound System	6	6
Source Model Column	gr86	magnite
Spare Wheel	Space Saver	Full Size Spare wheel
Sports Bar	Not Available	Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt
Sub Frame	Monocoque	-
Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	Around View Monitor
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Not Available
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	Not Available
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Trim Level	top	top
Unlocking	Standard	Smart keyless entry with push start
Variant Role	Core range derivative	Core range derivative
Vdc	Standard with Track Mode	Vehicle Dynamic Control
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	Not Available
Voice Command	Standard	Not Available
Voice Command Support	Standard	Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Standard	Smart keyless entry with push start button
Walk Away Lock	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charger	Not Available	Not Available
Wireless Charging	Not Available	Not Available
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Doors	Electric folding and electric adjustment
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded	237 l	690 l
Rim Size	18-inch BBS Alloy	16
Rear Window Defroster	-	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	-	Electric folding and electric adjustment
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	-	Standard
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	-
12V Accessory Socket	-	12V power socket
Speed Limiter	-	Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter
Adaptive Dampers	-	Not Available
Aero Kit	-	Not Available
Boot Opener	-	-
Chrome Exterior Highlights	-	Chrome exterior door handles
Chrome Grille	-	Not Available
Door Ajar Warning	-	Door open warning
Drag Coefficient	-	-
Driver Display	-	7-inch TFT Advanced Drive-Assist Display
Engine Check Warning	-	-
Front Power Outlet	-	12V power socket
Fuel Lid Opener	-	Remote fuel flap release
Glovebox Cooling	-	Not Available
Headlamp Height Adjust	-	-
Headlamp Washer	-	Not Available
Headrest Adjustable	-	Standard
Heads Up Display	-	Not Available
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	-	Impact sensing unlock
Intercooler	-	Not Applicable
Multi Function Steering	-	Standard
Performance Data Logger	-	Not Available
Rear Defogger	-	Standard
Rear Reading Lamps	-	Not Available
Remote Engine Start	-	-
Rev Matching	-	Not Available
Ride Mode Selection	-	Not Available
Roof Antenna	-	Standard
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	-	Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters
Service Reminder	-	Service intervals: 10,000 km
Side Steps	-	Not Available
Speed Alert System	-	Adjustable speed limiter
Stabilizer Bar	-	-
Steering Mounted Controls	-	Standard
Steering Response	-	Electric power steering
Tachometer	-	Standard
Tail Lamps	-	Standard
Trip Computer	-	Standard
Tyre Repair Kit	-	Not Available
Vanity Mirror	-	Driver and passenger vanity mirrors
Automatic High Beam	-	Not Available
Bottle Holders	-	Front and rear cup holders
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	-	Electric folding with side indicator
Front Wiper	-	Variable intermittent
Front Wipers Type	-	Variable intermittent
Glove Box	-	Standard
Heated Mirrors	-	Not Available
Power Sliding Doors	-	Not Applicable
Power Socket 12v	-	12V power socket
Reading Lights Rear	-	Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning	-	Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights	-	Not Available
Remote Side Mirror	-	Electric folding
Remote Start	-	Not Available
Remote Starter	-	Standard
Roof Load	-	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	-	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	-	Not Available

Spec	GR86	Magnite
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
City Mileage	8 km/l	15.6 km/l
Claimed Mileage	10.9 km/l	16.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	40 l
Fuel Tank Litres	50	40
Highway Mileage	12 km/l	22 km/l
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	10.9 km/l	16.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Fuel Warning	-	-

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Alloy Wheel Design	18-inch BBS Alloy	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel
Auto Headlights	Standard	LED bi-projector headlamp
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	LED bi-projector headlamp
Body Cladding	Not Available	Standard
Body Type	Sedan	SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish	Not Available	Chrome exterior door handles
Daytime Running Lamps	LED	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	LED	Standard
DRL	LED	Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Exterior Colour Options	5	See Nissan South Africa Magnite colour selector
Exterior Colour Options	5	6
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Doors	Electric folding and electric adjustment
Fog Lamps	LED	LED front fog lights
Fog Lights	LED	LED front fog lights
Front Fog Lamps	LED	LED front fog lights
Front Fog Lights	LED	LED front fog lights
Headlamp Levelling	Full LED	LED bi-projector headlamp
Headlamps	Full LED	LED
Headlight Type	Full LED	LED
Headlights	Full LED	LED
LED Headlamps	Full LED	LED
Led Headlights	Full LED	LED
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	Rear Spoiler	Standard
Roof Rails	Not Available	Not Available
Roof Type	Not Available	Standard roof
Rear Spoiler	Rear Spoiler	Standard
Wing Mirror Type	-	Body-colour electric folding mirrors
Rear Wiper	-	Standard
Door Handle Finish	-	Chrome
Rear Fog Lights	-	Not Available
Front Overhang	-	-
Rear Overhang	-	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	-	Chrome
Exterior Mirror Folding	-	Electric folding
Active Exhaust	-	Not Available

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Audio Speakers	6	6
Audio System	6	6-speaker audio system
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Connected Services	Standard	Smartphone integration
Digital Instrument Cluster	7-inch Digital	7-inch TFT
Display Audio	8-inch Touchscreen	8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	Front USB / smartphone integration
Infotainment System	8-inch Touchscreen	8-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration
Infotainment Display	8-inch Touchscreen	8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration
Infotainment Screen	8-inch Touchscreen	8-inch
Multi Information Display	7-inch Digital	7-inch TFT driver display
Navigation System	Standard	Not Available
Rear Usb	2	Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size	8-inch Touchscreen	8-inch
Smartphone Connectivity	Standard	Smartphone integration
Number of Speakers	6	6
Touchscreen	8-inch Touchscreen	8-inch
USB Ports	2	Front USB / smartphone integration
Voice Control	Standard	Not Available
Voice Recognition	Standard	Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Wireless Android Auto	Standard	Standard
FM Radio	-	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Standard
AUX Input	-	Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering	-	Standard
Premium Audio	-	Not Available
Audio	-	8-inch touchscreen audio with smartphone integration
Head Up Display	-	Not Available
Radio	-	Standard

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	6 Years	Not Available
Basic Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	6 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	Standard
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	Standard
Warranty	3 years / 100 000 km	6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers	3 years / 100 000 km	6 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	3 Years	Standard
Warranty Years	3 years / 100 000 km	6 years / 150,000 km

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Not Available	Not Available
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc Brembo	Disc brakes
Brake Type Rear	Solid Disc	Drum brake
Brakes	Ventilated Disc Brembo	Front disc / rear drum
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	Not Available
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc Brembo	Disc brakes
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	Not Available
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Drum brake
Spare Tyre	Space Saver	Full Size Spare wheel
Spare Wheel Size Type	Space Saver	Full Size Spare wheel
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver	Full Size Spare wheel
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Tyre Size	215/40 R18	195/60R16
Tyre Type	215/40 R18	Radial
Wheel Material	18-inch BBS Alloy	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel
Wheel Type	18-inch BBS Alloy	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel
Wheels	18-inch BBS Alloy	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel
Wheel Rim Size	18-inch BBS Alloy	16
Handbrake Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Wheel Diameter	18-inch BBS Alloy	16
Front Brake Disc Diameter	-	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	-	-
Parking Brake Type	-	Manual parking brake
Tyre Load Index	-	-
Tyre Speed Rating	-	-
Front Tyre Width	-	195 mm
Rear Tyre Width	-	195 mm
Auto Brake Hold	-	Not Available
Electric Park Brake	-	Not Available
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	-	Standard
Leather Steering Wheel	-	Leather
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	-	Standard
Steering Wheel Trim	-	Leather
Wheel Size Type	-	195/60R16

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Battery Warranty	Not Applicable	Not Available
Maintenance Plan	Optional	3 years / 30,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	15 000 km
Approx Service Cost	Approx R5,500	-
Service Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	10000
Service Intervals	10,000 km or 6 Months	10000
Service Plan	Optional	3 years / 30,000 km
Service Plan Distance	Optional	3 years / 30,000 km
Service Plan Duration	Optional	3 years / 30,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity	-	-
First Service At	-	10000
Anti-Rust Treatment	-	Not Available
Alternator	-	-

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Body Style	Sedan	SUV
Color Note	White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue	Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Segment	Sedan	Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg	1270 kg	1007 kg
Vehicle Type	Sedan	SUV
Model Introduced Year	2022	2021
Generation	Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine	First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment
Facelift History	Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power	2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades
Facelift Launched Since	2022	2023
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Production Status	active	Active
Drivetrain Note	-	Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Boot/Cargo Space	237 l	336 l
Doors	4 doors	5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1660 kg	1399 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)	130 mm	205 mm
Height	1310 mm	1571 mm
Kerb Weight	1270 kg	1007 kg
Length	4265 mm	3995 mm
Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius	5.4 m	5 m
Wheelbase	2575 mm	2500 mm
Width	1775 mm	1758 mm
Payload Capacity	390 kg	-
Number of Rows	2 rows	-
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	125 mm	-
Towing Capacity	1600 kg	-
Front Headroom	998 mm	-
Rear Headroom	958 mm	-
Front Legroom	1050 mm	-
Rear Legroom	891 mm	-

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Chassis Material	Monocoque	-
Chassis Type	Monocoque	-
Front Spring Type	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link
Front Track Width	1520 mm	1536 mm
Power Steering	Electric	Electric Power Steering
Rear Axle Type	Double Wishbone	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe
Rear Spring Type	Double Wishbone	Torsion beam / twin-tube shock absorber
Rear Suspension	Double Wishbone	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe
Rear Suspension Type	Double Wishbone	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe
Rear Track Width	1540 mm	1535 mm
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link
Front Anti-Roll Bar	-	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	-	-
Shock Absorber Type	-	Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber
MagneRide Damping	-	Not Available
Shock Absorbers	-	Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber

Spec	GR86	Magnite
CO2 Emissions	177 g/km	140.15 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km	177	140.15
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
Hybrid System Type	Not Applicable	Not Available
Idle CO2 Output	177	140.15
Noise Level	70 dB	Not Available
Particulate Filter	Not Available	Not Available
Start Stop System	Not Available	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Unleaded Petrol
Variable Valve Timing	-	-
Green NCAP Rating	-	Not Available
Fuel Evaporation Control	-	-

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Ownership Role	Top	Top
Price Zar	799900 ZAR	323900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	799900	323900
Starting Price Zar	799900	323900

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Real-world City Mileage Max	10 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Min	8 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	13 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	11 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	9	-

Spec	GR86	Magnite
Engine	2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	2387 cc	999 cc
Cylinders	4	3
Cylinder Layout	Boxer	Inline
Valves	16	12
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Dual Injection	Petrol injection
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power	173 kW @ 7000 rpm	53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque	250 Nm @ 3700 rpm	96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Drive Type	RWD	Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed	226 km/h	150 km/h
0-100 km/h	6.9 sec	21.0 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio	136.2 kW/tonne	52.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	196.9 Nm/tonne	95.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Code	Market-specific engine family	Not Officially Disclosed
Bore	82.0 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke	94.6 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile	15.5 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Eco, Comfort, Sport	Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control	No	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR86 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: GR86 67 vs Magnite 16.

Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs Magnite 65.

Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs Magnite 86.

Practicality index: GR86 46 vs Magnite 64.

Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 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.

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Toyota GR86

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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

GR86 leads by 5 points

GR86 and Magnite are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 61 /100

Lead 5 points

Data 87% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43

Performance 67

Efficiency 45

Safety 96

Practicality 46

Ownership 43

Leads by 5 points

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 GR86 +51 Efficiency Magnite +20 Safety GR86 +10 Practicality Magnite +18

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

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Evidence-index leader

GR86

Performance 67/100

Efficiency 45/100

Safety 96/100

Practicality 46/100

Ownership 43/100

Magnite

Performance 16/100

Efficiency 65/100

Safety 86/100

Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR86 leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 56 pts for Magnite

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR86 leads. However, Magnite may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

GR86 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.

Toyota GR86 vs Nissan Magnite

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In depth: how these cars differ

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GR86 leads by 5 points

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