Nissan has introduced the new Gravite in India, which is manufactured locally in Chennai and offered with an introductory price of 565,000 Indian rupees (about RM24k). Available in four trim levels (Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna), the seven-seat MPV tops out at INR893,500 (RM38k) and has a sister model in the form of the Renault Triber.
Like the Triber, the Gravite is a sub-four-metre model, measuring in at 3,987 mm long. Other dimensions include a width of 1,734 mm; height of 1,644 mm and wheelbase of 2,636 mm. Nissan touts a ground clearance of 182 mm and a 2-3-2 seat layout that can be configured in a number of ways to either accommodate passengers or cargo.
Only one engine option is offered, a B4D 1.0 litre naturally-aspirated inline-three petrol unit that makes 72 PS and 96 Nm of torque. This drives the front wheels via a five-speed manual, with the alternative being a five-speed automated manual (AMT). Electric power steering, front disc brakes, rear drum brakes, front MacPherson struts and a rear torsion beam make up the rest of the powertrain.
To differentiate the Gravite from the Triber, the Nissan MPV gets its own front grille with a honeycomb-style mesh and piano black finish, which also necessitates a new bonnet sporting the model script. The bumpers are also different and feature C-shaped design elements, with the rear fascia appearing more rugged when compared to Renault’s offering.
As for the interior, it’s pretty much identical to the Triber, with higher trims receiving nicer trimmings and materials in various parts of the cabin. The second-row seats are reclinable and can be folded down in a 60:40 split, while the third-row seats are in 50:50 split or can be removed entirely for more cargo space.
Standard equipment for the Gravite include six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system, ESP, traction control, hill start assist, brake assist, ABS, EBD and rear parking sensors – no ADAS at all here. The base Visia comes with 14-inch steelies and a 3.5-inch multi-info instrument cluster display, with the step-up Acenta gaining wheel covers, air vents for the second and third row (manual AC controls for second row), an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay).
The N-Connecta builds upon the Acenta by gaining roof rails, LED turn signal indicators for the side mirrors, additional storage spaces (upper and lower glove boxes), a reverse camera and PM2.5 filter. The Tekna goes further with signature LED headlamps (instead of projectors), 15-inch dual-tone wheels, a seven-inch digital instrument cluster, cruise control (manual only) and a wireless charger.
The Tekna will also come in a Launch Edition that adds C-shaped aero accents, wheel arch aero inserts, body decals, door visors and more chrome bits. For customers wanting more, the catalogue includes accessories such as JBL speakers, dual dashcams, an external air purifier, mood lighting and cushions. The Gravite’s colour palette includes Blade Silver, Storm White, Onyx Black, Metallic Grey and Forest Green.
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Triber was first launched in 2019, but did get a facelift in 2025.