New Delhi, June 10, 2026: If you have been keeping an eye on the Indian automotive market for an affordable family vehicle, the Nissan Gravite has likely been on your radar. Launched in February 2026, this clever sub-four-metre, seven-seater Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) instantly made waves by offering an incredibly low starting price, shaking up the budget family car segment. However, if you put off your purchase decision hoping to skip the initial waiting periods, you are now facing a brand-new reality at the dealership. Nissan India has officially rolled out its first major price revision for the Gravite lineup, making the compact people-mover noticeably more expensive across all of its variant trims.
The decision to increase prices comes just four months after the vehicle’s highly publicized national debut. When Nissan initially introduced the Gravite, it did so with highly aggressive introductory pricing that started at an eye-catching Rs 5.65 lakh (ex-showroom). Those introductory rates were intentionally designed to disrupt the market, grab consumer attention, and quickly build up a massive order bank. Now that the initial launch phase has successfully concluded and the Gravite has established a solid foothold in the market, Nissan has wrapped up those promotional rates. The new price restructuring effectively pushes the ex-showroom cost up across the board, varying anywhere from Rs 8,400 to Rs 18,400 depending on the exact trim level, transmission choice, and fuel configuration you choose.
Digging into the variant-wise breakdown reveals exactly where buyers will feel the pinch the most. For budget-conscious buyers looking at the entry-level Visia petrol manual transmission (MT) variant, the entry price has risen by Rs 8,400, officially pushing the base cost of ownership from the original Rs 5.65 lakh up to Rs 5.73 lakh (ex-showroom). Moving one step up to the Acenta MT variant, buyers will see an upward revision of Rs 9,400, bringing its price tag to Rs 6.68 lakh. Surprisingly, the most substantial financial hit lands squarely in the middle of the lineup. The mid-spec N-Connecta MT trim has received the highest price jump of the entire revision, with a flat increase of Rs 18,400. This highly popular, value-for-money variant now costs Rs 7.38 lakh, compared to its original launch price of Rs 7.20 lakh.
For those looking to skip shifting gears entirely, the automatic variants have also seen uniform adjustments. The 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) options across the N-Connecta, Tekna, and Limited Launch Edition grades have all risen by an identical Rs 15,000. This means the N-Connecta AMT shifts up to Rs 7.95 lakh, while the fully loaded Tekna AMT climbs to Rs 8.64 lakh. Meanwhile, the premium, feature-heavy Limited Launch Edition manual variant commands a premium of Rs 17,000, bringing its sticker price to Rs 8.52 lakh. At the absolute top of the pyramid, the Limited Launch Edition AMT now maxes out the Gravite range at Rs 9.08 lakh (ex-showroom). It is also worth noting that the eco-friendly factory-fitted CNG variants, available in the Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, and Tekna trims, have faced mirrored price jumps matching their respective petrol counterparts.
Despite the recent price hikes, the underlying mechanical formula of the Nissan Gravite remains completely unchanged. Underneath its bold exterior styling, the Gravite relies on the exact same platform and mechanical packaging as its close corporate sibling, the Renault Triber. Powering the compact seven-seater is a reliable 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, naturally aspirated petrol engine. This compact engine is tuned to deliver 71 horsepower (bhp) and 96 Newton-meters (Nm) of peak torque. Buyers can pair this motor with either a traditional 5-speed manual gearbox or a convenient 5-speed AMT system. While these power figures are modest and best suited for urban commutes and steady highway cruising rather than high-speed performance, the trade-off comes in excellent fuel economy. Nissan claims an impressive ARAI-certified mileage of 19.3 kmpl for the manual version, while the AMT version performs even better on paper, returning a claimed 19.6 kmpl.
What continues to make the Gravite an attractive packaging choice for growing Indian families is its incredible space management and feature list. Measuring just under four metres to take advantage of small-car tax benefits, the vehicle manages to squeeze in three rows of modular seating. For times when you need to haul cargo instead of passengers, the third-row seats can be completely removed, expanding the rear boot space to a massive 625 litres in a 5-seater layout. To handle the intense Indian summer heat, Nissan equipped the MPV with a heavily tropicalized air conditioning system featuring dedicated roof-mounted vents for all three rows, alongside individual blower controls for second-row passengers. The cabin also feels surprisingly upmarket for its price bracket, boasting a dual-tone dashboard accented with a faux-wooden finish, plush suede and leatherette seat upholstery, and multiple cooled storage compartments to keep drinks cold on long road trips.
On the technology and safety front, Nissan did not cut corners to meet a budget. Mid and high-spec trims come equipped with a floating 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster for the driver, a wireless phone charger, automatic projector headlamps, and rain-sensing wipers. Even more impressive is the vehicle’s safety kit, which offers over 30 standard safety features across the entire range. Even if you purchase the absolute cheapest Visia variant, your car comes equipped with 6 airbags, Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a Traction Control System (TCS), Hill-Start Assist (HSA), Brake Assist, and ABS with EBD. This aggressive safety strategy helps the Gravite stand out as a highly secure option in a price segment where buyers are often forced to compromise on safety.
If you are currently holding a booking confirmation or are actively sitting on the fence about purchasing a Nissan Gravite, this price update changes the value math slightly, but it doesn’t ruin the vehicle’s core appeal. While paying up to Rs 18,400 more for the exact same car is undoubtedly a frustrating pill to swallow, the Gravite still remains one of the most practical and well-equipped 7-seater vehicles you can buy in India for under Rs 10 lakh. It continues to comfortably undercut larger MPVs like the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga while offering significantly more modern features, everyday usability, and styling panache than basic utilitarian movers like the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. Ultimately, while the introductory discount window has officially closed, the Nissan Gravite’s blend of safety, space, and efficiency ensures it remains a top contender in its class.