Awesome Twosome

Nissan and Renault have both launched B-SUVs in India, the Magnite and the Kiger respectively. While Nissan has priced the Magnite from INR 5.59 lakh (prices ex-showroom), Renault has priced the Kiger from INR 5.45 lakh onwards. Both the compact SUVs are similar in several aspects, except for the different styling cues. Unlike the Toyota Glanza and Maruti Suzuki Baleno, both these compact SUVs have a distinctive feel and are not merely a rebadged version of the other.  Since both the compact SUVs are based on the CMFA+ platform, their dimensions are nearly the same. From the house of Nissan, we have the Magnite with a wheelbase of 2500mm and measures 3994mm in length, 1758mm in width and 1572mm in height. The Magnite also has the same ground clearance as the Kiger, however, it has 69 litres of less boot space (336 litres) as compared to the Kiger. The Kiger, on the other hand, has a wheelbase of 2500mm and measures 3991mm in length, 1750mm in width and 1600mm in height. With 405 litres of boot space and 205mm of ground clearance, the Kiger can be a great vehicle for touring.  In terms of styling, while both compact SUVs are very