Nissan's Magnite vs Renault's Kiger: specifications, price, features compared

• From the launch of Nissan Magnite in December last year to Renault Kiger’s arrival last month — the competitive SUV segment is gaining traction in the market.
• For the uninitiated, Kiger and Magnite both are coming out of Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Chennai's Oragadam.
• Here's how Nissan's Magnite and Renault's Kiger stack up against each other.

The Indian car market is flooded with demands for compact SUVs — well, all thanks to coronavirus, which has burnt a hole in the pockets forcing people to buy cheaper cars. While the cars may be cheaper, the competition in the segment is tighter, and the automakers are bringing whole new features to woo prospective customers.

From the launch of Nissan's Magnite last year in December to Renault's Kiger last month — the competitive sports utility vehicle (SUV) segment is gaining traction in the market. These two SUVs are the latest ones to rival each other to strengthen their positions.

And, for the uninitiated, the Kiger and Magnite both are coming out of Renault-Nissan's Alliance plant in Chennai's Oragadam. While Nissan has struggled to sell its cars in India and forayed into SUVs for the first time — Renault’s Kiger is enjoying the legacy created by Triber and Kwid in the Indian market.

Here’s how Nissan’s Magnite and Renault’s Kiger stack up against each other