The Nissan Magnite Move panel van will soon launch in South Africa as an indirect replacement for the NP200 half-tonne bakkie – and we’ve unearthed local pricing…
Though Nissan South Africa says it’s still working on a genuine successor to the NP200 half-tonne bakkie, the Japanese firm’s local division will soon launch an indirect replacement in the form of the Nissan Magnite Move panel van.
As a reminder, production of the NP200 wrapped up back in March 2024, bringing down the curtain on what was Mzansi’s last surviving half-tonne bakkie. In a bid to fill this space in the light-commercial vehicle segment, several automakers have since created small panel vans based on passenger vehicles – and now Nissan is poised to join the fray.
Based on the recently launched facelifted version of the Magnite small crossover, the new panel-van derivative will debut the “Move” badge in SA. From what we understand, the Magnite Move is based on the 1.0 Visia variant, meaning it employs a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder petrol engine sending 53 kW and 96 Nm to the front axle via a 5-speed manual gearbox (with a claimed consumption of 5.9 L/100 km).
So, what will it cost? Well, according to our information, the Magnite Move 1.0 Visia Panel Van will be priced at R224 900, making it the cheapest derivative in Nissan SA’s current range (for reference, the entry-level Magnite passenger vehicle comes in at R246 200, while the base NP200 was priced at R245 300 before its axing). However, a service plan is not included in the price.
Interestingly, the Magnite Move is the most affordable option among SA’s growing crop of passenger vehicles converted to panel vans, undercutting models such as the Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo (from R249 500), Renault Triber 1.0 Express (R266 999), Kia Picanto 1.0 LX Runner (from R284 900), Mahindra XUV 3XO 1.2T MX1 Panel Van (R296 999), Kia Sonet 1.5 LS Runner (R319 995), Hyundai Venue 1.2 Premium Cargo (R321 500) and Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Express (R334 999).
What else do we know about the Nissan Magnite Move? Well, with the rear bench ditched, this panel van’s load bay measures 1 300 mm long, allowing it to swallow a claimed 690 litres of cargo. From what we understand, the official payload capacity will come in at 250 kg (quite some way under the old NP200’s 800 kg rating).
As has become the norm in this growing segment, the Magnite Move features honeycomb partitioning between the front-passenger area and the load bay, with this barrier treatment repeated on the rear side windows and rear screen (which furthermore feature an opaque film, likely applied to keep the cargo area’s contents from prying eyes). The load-bay, meanwhile, comes with “Hexa Grip” flooring.
Though the Magnite Move makes do with 16-inch steel wheels and cloth upholstery (along with a polyurethane finish for its steering wheel), this derivative nevertheless comes standard with features such as tyre-pressure monitoring, air conditioning, rear parking sensors, stability control, dual front airbags, ABS with EBD and even a fire extinguisher fitted under the front-passenger seat. Meanwhile, the touchscreen infotainment system has been dropped, though “pre-wiring” for the 6-speaker audio system remains.
How much does the Nissan Magnite Move cost in SA?
Nissan Magnite Move 1.0 Visia Panel Van – R224 900
It’s our understanding that the price above includes Nissan’s 6-year/150 000 km warranty. No service plan is include.
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