Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Nissan Magnite Earns 5-Star Safety Rating After Upgrades
The Nissan Magnite, a car you can buy, got a safety check called Global NCAP.
At first, it didn't do so well.
But the car company, Nissan, made the car safer by adding things like more airbags and fixing how it protects people in a crash.
They tested it again, and the Magnite got a much better score, earning a 5-star rating for adults!
This means it's now one of the safest cars in its class.
It's the first car in South Africa, tested with the new rules, to get such a good score!
Nissan Magnite achieves a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash tests.
Initial tests gave the Magnite a 2-star rating, prompting Nissan to enhance safety features.
Upgrades include six airbags, ESC, improved restraints, and structural modifications.
The Magnite scored 32.31/34 for adult safety and 3 stars for child safety.
The Magnite is the first car tested under the latest Global NCAP protocols in South Africa to achieve a 5-star rating.
- Who
- The Nissan Magnite, a car model, and the Global NCAP organization.
- What
- The Nissan Magnite received a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP after safety feature upgrades.
- When
- Recently, after initial tests revealed a lower safety rating.
- Where
- The crash tests were conducted by Global NCAP in South Africa.
- Why
- Nissan improved the Magnite's safety features in response to initial test results.
Safety Concerns Before Upgrades
Enhanced Safety Features
Original Test Results
Safety Concerns Before Upgrades
Initial crash tests highlighted insufficient safety measures.
Enhanced Safety Features
Nissan addressed deficiencies with upgrades.
- Safety Rating
- 5 stars (adult occupant protection)
- Initial Rating
- 2 stars (adult and child)
- Upgrades
- Six airbags, ESC, improved restraints, structural modifications
- Adult Safety Score
- 32.31/34
- Child Safety Score
- 3 stars (33.64/49)
- Price Range
- ₹6.14 lakh - ₹11.76 lakh
- CNG version
- Available