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Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT

Price in East London, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment Current version 2023 Body style SUV
Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 277,300
On-road in
ZAR 288,645
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 277,300
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,800
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,450
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,600
Insurance
ZAR 2,496
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 277,300
Estimated finance from ZAR 4,838/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:999cc (1.0L) Torque:96Nm (71 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:205mm (8.1″) Power:53kW (71 bhp) Boot336L (11.9 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 16.9 km/l (40 mpg)
City 15.6 km/l (37 mpg)
Highway 22 km/l (52 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 4,838
Total Interest
ZAR 70,302
Total Payable
ZAR 290,302
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT

Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT is the balanced mid-range derivative in the local Magnite range, with a confirmed South African price of R275 000. 1.0 Acenta 5MT is positioned as a balanced mid-range derivative, with a confirmed South African price of R275 000. The 1.0 Acenta 5MT suits a buyer who wants the Nissan Magnite in balanced mid-range form and is comparing the monthly cost against the next derivative. In city driving the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT should be assessed by visibility, steering weight, parking aids, seat comfort and how the manual transmission behaves in stop-start traffic. The Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT makes the most sense when its price and equipment align with the buyer's weekly routine. It has a confirmed South African price of R275 000, so the value judgement should be made against neighbouring trims and direct segment rivals. As a balanced mid-range derivative, the Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT should be judged with discipline. The Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. For a buyer searching the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A Manual transmission describes the opportunity; Petrol power and the mid trim describe the conditions around it. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh the First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment generation against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The useful starting points are Petrol power and a Manual transmission; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT

Nissan Magnite — Quick Facts

Nissan Magnite Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.0 Visia 5MT Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 252,200
1.0 Acenta 5MT Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 277,300
1.0T Visia MT Base Petrol Efficiency19 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 301,900
1.0T Acenta MT Mid Petrol Efficiency19 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 329,900
1.0T Acenta CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency16.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 344,900
1.0T Acenta Plus CVT Top Petrol Efficiency16.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 370,900
1.0 Visia EZ-Shift Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 269,200
1.0 Acenta EZ-Shift Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 294,900
1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Top Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 323,900
1.0 Acenta Plus 5MT Discontinued Mid Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Manual ZAR 300,000last listed
1.0 KURO 5MT Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Manual ZAR 315,000last listed
1.0T KURO CVT Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Automatic ZAR 370,300last listed
1.0 Move 5MT Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Manual ZAR 229,900last listed
1.0 Move EZ-Shift AMT Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Automatic ZAR 249,900last listed
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.0 Visia 5MT Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 252,200
1.0 Acenta 5MT Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Manual ZAR 277,300
1.0T Visia MT Base Petrol Efficiency19 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 301,900
1.0T Acenta MT Mid Petrol Efficiency19 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 329,900
1.0T Acenta CVT Mid Petrol Efficiency16.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 344,900
1.0T Acenta Plus CVT Top Petrol Efficiency16.7 km/l Automatic ZAR 370,900
1.0 Visia EZ-Shift Base Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 269,200
1.0 Acenta EZ-Shift Mid Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 294,900
1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Top Petrol Efficiency16.9 km/l Automatic ZAR 323,900
1.0 Acenta Plus 5MT Discontinued Mid Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Manual ZAR 300,000last listed
1.0 KURO 5MT Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Manual ZAR 315,000last listed
1.0T KURO CVT Discontinued Top Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Automatic ZAR 370,300last listed
1.0 Move 5MT Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Manual ZAR 229,900last listed
1.0 Move EZ-Shift AMT Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency19.0 km/l Automatic ZAR 249,900last listed
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Nissan Magnite Specifications

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Where the Nissan Magnite Fits Best

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Who buys this

The best buyer for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a Manual transmission. Families should check seating and luggage access; business users should weigh cargo, downtime and service limits; commuters should look closely at fuel, tyres and traffic comfort for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT. The right choice is not the one with the longest list, but the one that keeps doing its main job without an avoidable monthly compromise for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT

City
The urban test for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT. Drive the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT through the tightest parking area, a steep ramp, a speed hump and stop-start traffic. Pay attention to the steering, sight lines, low-speed response, seat position and climate control rather than relying on a quiet dealership loop for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT. The mid trim matters when the cabin or load is full, and an active listing can change the cost of repeated short trips for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT
Highway
On the open road the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT needs to feel settled at national-limit speeds, with enough response for overtaking and a cabin that remains comfortable over long distances. For highway buyers, the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. A 5- speed manual transmission helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort
Off-Road
For gravel, farm tracks, worksites or holiday roads, the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT should be chosen for its actual traction hardware and tyres, not only its stance. A power output of 53 kW @ 6250 rpm may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability

Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

A fair review of Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a South African price reference of R277,300, engine of 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 53 kW @ 6250 rpm can be valuable for the right driver

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: mid
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R277,300
  • ✓Engine: 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 53 kW @ 6250 rpm
  • ✓Gearbox: 5- speed manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT budget.
  • ✕A short Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT stock and support terms.

Nissan Magnite FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT is R277,300. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.0 Visia 5MT, 1.0 Acenta 5MT, 1.0T Visia MT, 1.0T Acenta MT, 1.0T Acenta CVT, 1.0T Acenta Plus CVT, 1.0 Visia EZ-Shift, 1.0 Acenta EZ-Shift, 1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local...

The listed ground clearance for the Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT is 205 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT is 999 cc, with output shown as 53 kW (71 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Nissan Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT is around 16.9 km/l.

The best buyer for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT makes the most sense for an owner whose route and budget agree with a Manual transmission.

The urban test for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT should resemble the owner’s route: a cold start, queues, kerbs, a narrow turn and a place where people or goods must be loaded. City use is where the small decisions accumulate for Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT.

On the open road the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT needs to feel settled at national-limit speeds, with enough response for overtaking and a cabin that remains comfortable over long distances. For highway buyers, the Magnite 1.0 Acenta 5MT needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment...

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