LATEST NEWS New Nissan Magnite Secures Global NCAP 5-Star Overall Passenger Safety Rating

Dubai, UAE (05 August 2025): Following its launch in the Middle East earlier this year, theNew Nissan Magnite SUV has been awarded a 5-star overall safety rating by the Global NewCar Assessment Program (GNCAP).

Made in India and exported to more than 65 countries, the latest Magnite received a perfect5-star rating in adult safety and a 3-star rating in child safety, resulting in an overall 5-starsafety rating for passengers.

Richard Woods, Chief Executive Officer, Global NCAP, said: “It's very welcome to seeNissan's focus on improving the Magnite's safety performance. The 5-star rating demonstrateswhat can be achieved in a relatively short period of time when a manufacturer is fullycommitted to engage in the NCAP process."

Magnite underwent rigorous testing, including assessments of adult occupant protection, childsafety, and safety assist features. The vehicle demonstrated exceptional performance acrossall categories, showcasing its robust build quality, advanced safety features, and innovativedesign aimed at safeguarding drivers and passengers alike.

Leon Dorssers, Nissan Senior Vice President, Chief of Commercial Operations,AMIEO Region (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe & Oceania) said, “As car makers, ourfirst and overriding responsibility is to make our vehicles safe. Our Design, Engineering andProduction teams are committed to this goal, so receiving globally recognized verification of these efforts through a 5-star Global NCAP rating is immensely rewarding. Magnite is anexceptional car in every way, and it is especially important safety is amongst the top of itslong list of attributes.”

The newest version of Magnite launched in October 2024 and is now exported to markets inAfrica, the Middle East and South East Asia. It boasts over 40 standard safety featuresincluding 6 airbags, improved body structure incorporating 67% high tensile strength steel(>440Mpa), anti-lock braking systems (ABS) and electronic brake-force distribution (EBD),vehicle dynamic control, and more.

Global NCAP’s crash test protocols assess frontal and side impact protection for all models, aswell as electronic stability control (ESC). Pedestrian protection and side pole impact protectionassessments are also required for vehicles scoring the highest star ratings.

The Magnite’s bold and stylish design, more than 20 first and best-in-segment features, andover 55 safety features make it a standout choice in the compact SUV segment.

Additional safety features such as three-point seatbelts for all seats, seatbelt reminders, childlock, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and rear parking sensors now come as standard acrossall variants, ensuring every journey is not just comfortable but more secure than ever.

The new Nissan Magnite is now available at Nissan’s partner network across the UAE, SaudiArabia, and wider Middle East.

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