Nissan Magnite Kuro vs Nissan Magnite: What's New?

Nissan India has brought back its all-black Magnite Kuro for 2025. Launched at a starting price of ₹8.31 lakh (ex-showroom) and positioned on the mid-spec N-Connecta trim, the new Kuro aims to offer a sportier aesthetic and value-led enhancements to appeal to young urban customers. You can read about the price of the Nissan Magnite Kuro here.

But beyond its dramatic visual appeal, the 2025 Kuro also marks a shift in strategy from its previous 2023 avatar, adopting a different feature set and price band. It also makes a few trade-offs when compared to both the standard Magnite and the previous Kuro.

Also Read: Nissan Magnite Kuro Edition Launched In India At ₹8.30 Lakh

What Makes the Magnite Kuro Special?

The name Kuro, which is Japanese for "black," is not only a name, but it also encompasses the overall personality of this special edition. In drawing comparisons with Tata's popular #Dark edition range, the Magnite Kuro takes the blackout theme on the outside and inside, looking to appeal to young customers and urban buyers seeking a sportier look.

Exterior Upgrades Above Base N-Connecta Trim

• Smoked LED headlights (exclusive to Kuro)
• Black grille surrounds instead of chrome
• Blacked-out front and rear skid plates
• 16-inch black alloy wheels
• Black roof rails, window beltline, and Kuro badging
• 8-inch infotainment system
• Arkamys speakers
• Wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

All these additions are purely cosmetic; there are no mechanical updates to the powertrain, suspension, or drivetrain. The Magnite Kuro still comes with the same 1.0-litre naturally aspirated and turbo-petrol engines, including CVT options.

Interior Upgrades: Full Black Cabin Trim

Inside, the Magnite Kuro abandons the dual-tone (black and tan) theme of the base model for an all-black interior, which Nissan calls Midnight Black. These include:

• Black seat trim and roof liner
• Piano black trim on AC vents, door handles, and gear shifter surrounds
• Dashcam and wireless charger as an added option, fitted by dealers

Though these modifications enhance cabin atmosphere for individuals looking for a sportier look, the feature list remains identical to the N-Connecta model, aside from the lack of a reverse camera, a surprising consideration since it's standard on the standard N-Connecta trim. 

What Does It Provide Over the Regular Magnite?

As the Kuro receives visual upgrades, removal of a reverse camera (a convenience and safety feature) can be considered a compromise by some customers. Nevertheless, the inclusion of a dashcam and wireless charger, though dealer-level add-ons, can be attractive to city dwellers.

How the 2025 Kuro Differs from the 2023 Kuro Edition

The 2023 Magnite Kuro edition was launched on the top-end XV Premium variant, offering a broader range of features. In comparison, the 2025 version is based on the lower N-Connecta, making it more affordable but less feature-rich.

Key Differences:

Why the Magnite Kuro Was Needed

• Lowering the price of entry to attract younger first-time SUV buyers.
• Using cosmetic differentiation instead of expensive feature upgrades.
• Market trends around black-themed editions, which have proven popular with Tata (#Dark), Hyundai (Knight), and Kia (X-Line).

Where It Stands Among Rivals

• Tata Nexon #Dark starts from ₹11.70 lakh (approx.)
• Kia Sonet X-Line begins at ₹15 lakh (approx.)
• Hyundai Venue Knight Edition begins at ₹11.47 lakh (approx.)

Meanwhile, the Magnite Kuro undercuts the majority of these, providing an entry point for budget-friendly consumers to the blackout edition run. The Magnite was also recently crash tested by Global NCAP, where the vehicle scored 5 stars on adult safety and 3 stars on child safety.