Nissan launches seven-seater Gravite MPV in India

Can you fit seven seats comfortably into an MPV that's under four metres in length? Well, Nissan seems to think so.

The Japanese brand has announced the launch of the all-new Gravite: A seven-seat MPV designed specifically for the Indian market. If the Gravite looks familiar, that's because it's not entirely new; the car is essentially a rebadged version of the Renault Triber, which is currently already on sale in Indian market.

The Nissan Gravite packs seven seats into a footprint smaller than that of a Toyota Vios

Built to reflect the "the diversity of India's 1.4 billion citizens and their varied lifestyles", the Gravite is claimed to deliver versatility, comfort, spaciousness, and practicality to support Indian families during daily commutes and weekend adventures.

Stylistically, Nissan believes that the Gravite showcases a distinctive and bold design that aligns with the brand's global design philosophy.

Nissan states that the rugged aesthetic of the Gravite was crafted to meet the tastes and preferences of the Indian market

That means enhanced proportions, robust body lines, prominent wheel arches, and elevated ground clearance - all for a commanding presence suitable for India's varied driving environments. As mentioned earlier, it does this with a smaller footprint than something like a Toyota Vios too, measuring just 3,987mm long, 1,734mm wide, and 1,644mm tall, with a 2,636 mm wheelbase.

Notable exterior features here include signature C-shaped design elements, a piano black grille, LED headlamps with integrated daytime running lights, LED taillamps, roof rails, and wide-opening doors engineered for maximum practicality.

The Gravite's headline quality, of course, is its bevy of flexible seating arrangements, allowing it to accommodate up to seven passengers, or carry more cargo where necessary. Interestingly, you can remove those third-row seats entirely if you wish, with which its boot space expands to an impressive 625 litres of capacity.

The Gravite's headline quality is its flexible seating arrangement; its last row can even be removed entirely, expanding its boot to 625 litres

And despite the Gravite's obvious budget-oriented intentions, it's still fairly pleasant on the inside.

For starters, there are multiple storage compartments throughout the vehicle to enhance practicality and convenience. Even its climate control system has been "optimised for tropical conditions" to ensure comfort for all onboard.

But more impressively, the Gravite boasts a floating 8.0-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a wireless device tray, a 7.0-inch full digital multi-function cluster, automatic door locks, and front and rear parking sensors.

The Gravite also gets an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen and a wireless charging tray as standard

There's quite a fair bit of ADAS tech too. Nissan states that the Gravite offers more than 30 safety features as standard, with the likes Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Brake Assist System (BAS), and ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution helping to provide superior vehicle control, handling, and predictability.

Just don't expect the Gravite to be much of a firecracker. Pop its tiny hood open and you'll find a 1.0-litre petrol engine that musters up just 71bhp and 96Nm of torque, though the latter does arrive between 3,400 to 3,600rpm.

Customers get a choice between a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed EZ-shift automated manual transmission. Nissan also claims that this engine has been calibrated for smooth operation, comfortable cruising, and consistent performance in both city and highway driving conditions.

The launch of the Gravite now builds the success of the Nissan Magnite, which is also manufactured in India for export to multiple international markets. It joins an expanding product portfolio that includes the upcoming Tekton compact crossover scheduled for mid-2026 launch and a seven-seat compact-SUV planned for early 2027.​