Nissan

Nissan Motor India started its operations in India in 2010 and has since built a presence around SUVs and locally manufactured models. The Magnite became the brand’s biggest success in recent years, while the new Gravite and Tekton have expanded Nissan’s lineup in 2026. The company also sells the premium X-Trail in India. Nissan’s Chennai manufacturing facility plays an important role in both domestic production and exports, with the Magnite being shipped to more than 65 countries.

Interesting Facts

• The Magnite is made in India and exported to more than 65 countries, making it an important part of Nissan’s global strategy.
• Nissan crossed 1.2 million cumulative vehicle exports from India in 2025, highlighting the country’s importance as an export hub for the company.
• The Tekton made its world premiere in India in July 2026 and became Nissan’s second new product launch of the year after the Gravite.

*Prices vary by model, variant, city and applicable offers. Nissan’s current website lists the Magnite from ₹5.65 lakh ex-showroom.

Nissan Sales History

Nissan is currently rebuilding its presence in India after a period with a limited product lineup. The Magnite remained the brand’s main volume driver, while 2026 brought the new Gravite and Tekton. Domestic sales have shown strong growth this year, with Nissan reporting 3,203 units in April, 2,948 in May and 3,006 in June 2026. June marked the fourth consecutive month of year-on-year domestic growth.

The company’s growth story is not limited to India. Nissan has a strong export business from its Indian manufacturing operations, and it has set a target of reaching 2 lakh annual sales, with the aim of balancing domestic sales and exports as its new product range expands.

Nissan Cars by Segment

Compact SUVs: The Nissan Magnite is the brand’s most affordable SUV and continues to be its key India model. It is available with 1.0-litre petrol engines, manual, AMT and CVT options, and can also be fitted with a government-approved CNG kit.

MPVs: The Nissan Gravite is a seven-seat MPV aimed at families looking for space without moving into a much larger vehicle. It is available with petrol power and an approved CNG retrofit option. The CNG setup uses twin cylinders while retaining the third-row seating.

Mid-Size SUVs: The Nissan Tekton is the brand’s newest premium C-SUV. Launched in July 2026, it gets turbo-petrol engines with outputs of up to 163 PS and 280 Nm, along with manual and DCT options.

Premium SUV: The Nissan X-Trail sits at the top of the current India range. It is a premium three-row SUV and uses a petrol engine with Nissan’s e-POWER hybrid technology.

Nissan Car Price Range in India

Nissan’s India range currently starts at around ₹5.65 lakh ex-showroom for the Magnite. The Gravite starts at ₹5.73 lakh, while the newer Tekton starts at ₹10.49 lakh. The X-Trail sits much higher as Nissan’s premium SUV.

All Nissan Car Prices in India

Note: Prices are ex-showroom and may vary by city, variant and applicable manufacturer updates. Nissan’s official price list currently shows the latest prices for the Magnite, Gravite and Tekton.

Nissan Manufacturing in India

Nissan’s main manufacturing operations are based near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, at the Renault-Nissan Automotive India facility. The plant has been an important part of Nissan’s India strategy, producing vehicles for both the domestic market and exports. The Magnite is manufactured in India and exported to more than 65 countries. Nissan has also been using its Chennai manufacturing base for its latest India-focused products. The Gravite and Tekton are part of the company’s renewed product strategy, with the Tekton specifically developed and manufactured at the Chennai plant.