Nissan Motor India has announced that its popular SUV, the New Nissan Magnite, will now be available with a government-approved CNG retrofitment kit.
The CNG kit has been fully developed, manufactured and quality assured by Motozen, a third-party company, in accordance with the regulatory standards of the country. Motozen will also provide a warranty for the components of the kit.
The fitment of these CNG kits will be carried out at government-authorised fitment centres. The complete retrofitment will be available at a competitive additional price of INR 74,999 (USD 878). This initiative is aimed at providing customer-focused solutions, particularly for the sustainability-aware and environment-conscious customers.
The rollout of the eco-friendly CNG kit fitment will be carried out in a phased manner across the country. In the first phase, Nissan customers can order the CNG kit installation through Nissan authorised dealerships in seven states — Delhi-NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Kerala and Karnataka. The second phase will see the expansion of this service to other states.
The CNG kit option will be available only with the New Nissan Magnite 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that comes with a manual gearbox. Customers opting for the retrofitted CNG kit can expect enhanced fuel economy.
All CNG kits will be installed by government-approved vendors and will come as certified homologated kits, compliant with the prevailing local regulations and safety standards.
Reacting to the development, Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “The New Nissan Magnite has been a phenomenal product for us and has led the success story in India. With a view to meet the requirements of customers, Nissan Dealers will provide an alternate fuel option in the form of a government-approved CNG retrofitment kit which will be carried out at the authorised fitment centres for customers. We are confident that this move will enhance the popular compact SUV’s value proposition and practicality.”
