Nissan Gravite: A value-driven seven-seater
The Hindu
The Nissan Gravite is a budget-friendly seven-seater MPV designed for practical family use in India. Sharing its platform with the Renault Triber, it offers flexible 2-to-7 seating, a removable third row, generous boot space, and a fuel-efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine delivering around 19 km/l. With features such as a floating touchscreen, wireless connectivity, digital instrument cluster, and six airbags as standard, the Gravite blends affordability, safety and everyday usability in a compact footprint tailored to urban and small-family needs.
At first glance, the Gravite presents a more upright and confident stance than what its footprint might suggest. The design incorporates familiar Nissan cues, including C-shaped lighting elements and a relatively bold front fascia, giving it a bit more presence than a traditional entry-level MPV. It is still unmistakably a compact family vehicle, but the raised stance, pronounced wheel arches and roof rails help it blend into the SUV-dominated Indian market without losing its MPV roots.
The Nissan Gravite’s upright stance and bold front fascia give it stronger road presence than its compact footprint suggests | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Step inside and the Gravite’s priorities immediately become clear. The cabin is designed around flexibility, with seating that can be configured for two to seven occupants and a removable third row to free up luggage space when needed. In five-seat mode, the boot expands significantly, making it viable for longer trips with luggage. Storage options are generous, with multiple compartments and a cooled centre console, which is the kind of detail that matters in everyday use rather than on a spec sheet. Overall fit and finish are better than expected for the segment, while quilted upholstery and respectable material quality lend the interior a more upmarket feel and should stand up well to the demands of family life.
The feature list is contemporary enough for its intended audience. A floating touchscreen with wireless smartphone connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, wireless charging and proximity-based locking functions bring it in line with current expectations. Front and rear parking sensors add convenience in urban environments, where compact dimensions and ease of manoeuvrability are key selling points. None of this is particularly groundbreaking, but it covers the essentials without inflating costs unnecessarily.
In five-seat configuration, the Gravite offers generous boot space for longer trips | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Safety is taken seriously for a budget-focussed vehicle. Six airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, hill-start assist and brake assist are standard, which is significant in a segment where safety equipment can often be pared back. While real-world crash-test data will ultimately shape perceptions, the baseline specification suggests Nissan is aiming to meet rising buyer expectations in this area.
