by Nissan Gravite – A Budget Seven-Seat Minivan for India
Nissan continues its expansion into developing markets by introducing the Gravite model. This is a compact seven-seat minivan aimed at Indian families looking for an affordable car.
Model Range Expansion Plan
The official presentation of the Nissan Gravite is scheduled for January 21. However, this is only the first step in the brand’s strategy in the region. By 2027, Nissan’s lineup in India will be supplemented by two more models: in mid-2026, the Tekton crossover, based on the Renault Duster, is expected, and in early 2027 – a larger seven-seat SUV, built on the Bigster model’s platform.
The minivan was first announced back in July 2024 and appeared in a group teaser in March 2025. However, it is now that Nissan is first revealing its name and showing additional images.
Design and Platform
The latest photographs show the front and rear of the Gravite in detail, confirming assumptions: it is a Renault Triber version under the Nissan brand. However, the Japanese manufacturer has made a number of stylistic changes to differentiate its variant.
The grille has become larger, the LED headlight graphics have been updated, and the front bumper has received C-shaped decorative elements that visually widen the car.
The side and rear design largely remain shared with Renault, including the overall silhouette and window line. Nevertheless, Nissan has added its own accents to the rear: a new bumper with C-shaped details, updated LED taillight graphics, and the model name written on the tailgate.
Interior and Cabin
The company has not shown the interior publicly but has promised an “extremely modular” seating layout, “exceptional spaciousness,” and “innovations in luggage space organization that are best-in-class.” Like the Renault version, the Gravite will offer three rows of seats, allowing up to seven passengers within compact dimensions, although, given the size, miracles should not be expected.
Technical Specifications
Technical details have not yet been disclosed, but it is known that the Gravite will share the CMF-A+ architecture with the Triber. With a length of 3985 mm, these models are more compact than the European Dacia Jogger crossover, which is built on the larger CMF-B platform and is 4547 mm long.
Under the hood, the Gravite will most likely be equipped with a 1.0-liter gasoline engine producing 71 hp with 96 Nm of torque. The drive will most likely be front-wheel drive, and the transmission – a five-speed manual or a five-speed robotic automatic (AMT), similar to Renault’s configurations.
Production and Market Launch
The model will be produced at the Renault plant in Chennai, India, on the same line as the Triber. After its debut in January, the Nissan Gravite is planned to be sent to Indian dealerships by March 2026.
The emergence of the Gravite clearly illustrates current trends in the global auto industry, where shared platforms and technologies between alliances allow for quickly and cost-effectively filling various niches in local markets. For India, where price affordability and functionality often outweigh brand affiliation, such a strategy may prove very successful. The model’s success will depend not only on the hardware base but also on how well Nissan can convey its own identity to the buyer in this competitive segment through exterior and interior details.
