Udaipur — Signalling what could be the start of a serious comeback tour rather than just another showroom refresh, Nissan Motor India has launched the all-new Gravite, a family-focused 7-seater MPV priced from an introductory ₹5.65 lakh. The model marks the first product under the company’s renewed India product offensive — and yes, Nissan clearly wants everyone to know this is not a warm-up lap.
Positioned as a practical yet bold people-mover designed specifically for Indian families, the Gravite blends modular seating, everyday usability, and comprehensive safety features with local manufacturing in Chennai — reinforcing the brand’s long-term India strategy.
If Nissan’s India journey were a Bollywood film, Gravite is the dramatic interval-block entry.
A Product Built “For 1.4 Billion Stories”
Nissan says the Gravite draws inspiration from India’s scale, diversity, and evolving family mobility patterns. The MPV is designed to adapt to everything from weekday school runs to full-family wedding road trips — the latter being India’s unofficial automotive endurance test.
Senior leadership reiterated India’s central role in Nissan’s global strategy, highlighting investments in network expansion across Tier-I and Tier-II cities alongside local manufacturing partnerships.
Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa described the vehicle as a promise that Nissan will continue designing products aligned with real Indian usage patterns — not just brochure dreams.
Bold Design with Signature Nissan Identity
The Gravite adopts Nissan’s global C-shaped design language, giving the MPV a distinct visual identity with:
- Muscular body lines and elevated proportions
- Pronounced wheel arches
- Piano Black grille
- All-round LED lighting system
- Crystal-edge LED tail lamps
- Functional roof rails
- Wide-opening doors for easier family access
A segment-exclusive hood branding element and distinctive rear badging aim to ensure strong road recall — useful in crowded Indian parking lots where every second car is either white or silver.
Cabin Focus: Modularity Is the Real Hero
Inside, the GRAVITE’s biggest selling point is flexibility.
The MPV offers 2-to-7 seating configurations, with removable third-row seats and strong luggage practicality:
- 625 litres boot (5-seater mode)
- 320 litres (6-seater)
- 84 litres (7-seater)
Premium quilted suede-leatherette upholstery, generous headroom across rows, and tropicalised 3-row AC aim to make long journeys more comfortable — especially important when Indian family trips include snacks, luggage, relatives, and occasionally a pressure cooker.
Cabin practicality is further enhanced with:
- Dual gloveboxes (including cooled storage)
- Cooled centre console
- Multiple storage compartments
Connected Tech for Everyday Convenience
Technology highlights include:
- 20.32 cm floating touchscreen with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- 17.78 cm fully digital instrument cluster
- Wireless charging
- Auto LED headlamps with follow-me-home function
- Walk-Away Lock and Approach Unlock
- Front & rear parking sensors
The setup targets buyers upgrading from entry hatchbacks or compact sedans into their first proper family vehicle.
Safety: 30+ Features as Standard
Safety is positioned as a major pillar, with more than 30 standard safety features, including:
- 6 airbags
- Electronic Stability Control
- Traction Control
- Hill Start Assist
- Brake Assist
- ABS with EBD
- Seat-belt reminders for all occupants
This move aligns with rising safety awareness among Indian buyers following stricter crash-safety conversations across the market.
Engine Tuned for Practicality, Not Racing
Powering the Gravite is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine, producing:
- 72 PS power
- 96 Nm torque
Transmission options include:
- 5-speed manual
- 5-speed EZ-Shift AMT
Fuel efficiency stands at:
- 19.6 km/l (AMT)
- 19.3 km/l (manual)
In short, this engine is designed less for drag races and more for school-run reliability.
Limited Launch Edition Adds Premium Touches
A limited-period Launch Edition introduces additional equipment such as:
- JBL premium speakers
- Dual dash cam
- Air purifier
- Ambient lighting
- Neck & lumbar cushions
- Aero styling inserts and graphics
- Chrome detailing enhancements
Nissan’s Bigger India Message
Beyond the product itself, the Gravite represents Nissan’s broader push to regain relevance in India through:
- Local manufacturing in Chennai
- Dealer network expansion
- Future product roadmap
The launch indicates Nissan is preparing for sustained competition in high-volume family segments — not just niche presence.
With aggressive pricing, strong modular practicality, and full-family usability, the Gravite enters one of India’s most competitive value segments.
Whether this becomes Nissan’s comeback blockbuster or just a promising trailer will depend on how strongly the brand executes its network expansion and future launches.
But one thing is clear — Nissan is no longer whispering in India. It’s speaking loudly again.
