Renault’s Kiger facelift steals the show as Triber holds steady, while Nissan’s Magnite hits a rough patch
Hey folks, if you’re keeping tabs on the Indian auto scene, Renault and Nissan had a mixed bag in August 2025. The two brands landed at spots 10 and 12 on the top OEM sales chart. Renault hung onto its 0.9% slice of the market pie. But Nissan? Their share slipped to 0.4% from 0.6% a year ago, thanks mostly to softer demand for their one and only model, the Magnite. Buyers are shifting gears, and tougher rivals aren’t helping.
Let’s break down Renault’s numbers first. They moved 3,015 units total—nearly the same as the 3,018 from August last year. But month-over-month? A solid 17% jump from July’s 2,575. The Triber led the pack, with 1,870 sold. That’s up 24% year-over-year from 1,514, though it dipped 6% from July’s 1,987. Families love this budget MPV for its space and price.
Then there’s the Kiger, which turned heads with 910 units. A modest 5% gain from 870 last August, but wow—sales exploded 182% from July’s measly 323. Credit the fresh facelift: sharper looks, better tech, and it’s punching above its weight in the sub-4m SUV crowd.
The Kwid lagged behind at 235 units, down a steep 63% from 634 in 2024 and 11% from July’s 265. Ouch. All three Renault rides qualify for those sweet sub-4m GST cuts, and the company is passing the full savings—up to about $1,150 ex-showroom—to buyers.
Over at Nissan, it’s all Magnite, all the time. Sales fell to 1,384 units, a 39% drop from 2,263 last year and off 3% from July’s 1,420. That five-star safety rating isn’t saving it from the competition.
Bright side: Nissan’s eyeing growth with a new C-segment SUV, built on the Renault Duster platform. Expect it early 2026, sharing engines and bits to keep costs down and fight in the midsize ring. They also trimmed Magnite prices by up to $1,200 on top trims after the GST tweak, handing those benefits straight to shoppers.