By There’s a very specific type of buyer in India, the one who wants a proper 7-seater but doesn’t want to stretch to ₹10–12 lakh. Until now, that buyer had only two real choices: either buy Kia Carens or go for Maruti Ertiga.
With the launch of the Nissan Gravite, Nissan has clearly targeted that exact customer. The idea is simple — give maximum practicality at minimum cost.The Gravite is not trying to be premium but with features offered it is surely useful.
Let’s understand what you actually get.
Price & Variants (Ex-showroom)
| Variant | Gearbox | Price |
| Visia | Manual | ₹5.65 lakh |
| Acenta | Manual | ₹6.59 lakh |
| N-Connecta | Manual | ₹7.20 lakh |
| N-Connecta | AMT | ₹7.80 lakh |
| Tekna | Manual | ₹7.91 lakh |
| Tekna | AMT | ₹8.49 lakh |
| Tekna Launch Edition | Manual | ₹8.35 lakh |
| Tekna Launch Edition | AMT | ₹8.93 lakh |
Engine & Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Engine | 1.0-L 3-cyl NA petrol |
| Power | 72 PS |
| Torque | 96 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT / AMT |
| Mileage | 19.3–19.6 kmpl |
| Seating | 7-seater flexible layout |
| Platform | Sub-4m compact MPV |
This isn’t a performance car and Nissan knows it and this has been tuned for easy city driving, fuel savings and low maintenance rather than quick acceleration.
Features: Surprisingly Complete For Price
The Gravite focuses more on practicality than show-off features, but it still offers decent amount of features that buyers want today.
Exterior & Convenience
- Keyless entry & push button start
- Auto headlamps & rain sensing wipers
- 15-inch wheels
- Flexible removable 3rd row seats
Interior & Tech
- 8-inch touchscreen infotainment
- Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
- Digital instrument cluster
- Wireless charger
- Roof AC vents for all rows
Safety
- 6 airbags standard
- ESP & stability control
- TPMS & parking sensors
The Real Rival: Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Now comes the important question. Can starting level MPV really compete with India’s most popular family MPV?
| Factor | Nissan Gravite | Maruti Ertiga |
| Price | Much cheaper | Bit Expensive |
| Engine | 1.0 NA | 1.5 petrol / CNG |
| Power | Low | Strong |
| Space | Compact | Spacious |
| Mileage | Good | Very good |
| Features | Good for price | Better overall |
| Service network | Limited | Excellent |
The Gravite wins on affordability however Ertiga wins on being a more complete car. The Ertiga feels like a proper highway family tourer and Gravite feels like a practical city family car.
My Personal Take After Analysing It
The Gravite is not designed to replace the Ertiga and it’s designed to bring Ertiga-type practicality to people with lower budget.
You buy the Gravite when:
- Budget matters most
- You mainly drive in the city
- You want a real 7-seater under ₹9 lakh
You buy the Ertiga when:
- You travel long distances
- You need performance with load
- You want proven reliability & resale
Final Verdict
The Gravite doesn’t and also cannot beat the Ertiga and it also doesn’t need to however it does complement Ertiga. It opens the 7-seater segment to an entirely new price bracket for first-time buyers and small families, this might actually be the smarter purchase.