The Nissan Gravite is one of
the most talked about car launches
in India in 2026. A 7 seat MPV
that is barely larger than a
Maruti Baleno — Nissan has done
something genuinely clever here.
Here is our complete review.
What Makes The Gravite Special
The Nissan Gravite solves one
of India’s biggest car buying
dilemmas — how to get 7 seats
without buying a massive vehicle.
At just over 4 metres in length
the Gravite is compact enough
for city parking and narrow
roads while offering genuine
7 seat practicality that
families need.
Design
The Gravite has a boxy upright
design that maximises interior
space within compact exterior
dimensions. The tall roofline
large windows and sliding rear
doors — a first in this segment
— make it incredibly easy to
get in and out even in tight
parking spaces. It looks
purposeful and practical
rather than flashy which
suits its family MPV character.
Engine and Performance
The Gravite is powered by a
1.0 litre turbo petrol engine
producing 100bhp — adequate
for city driving and short
highway runs. The engine is
tuned for smoothness and fuel
efficiency rather than outright
performance making it easy
to drive in stop and go traffic.
Fuel efficiency of approximately
18 to 20 kmpl is competitive
for a 7 seat vehicle.
The 7 Seat Layout
This is the Gravite’s biggest
achievement. All three rows
are genuinely usable with
adequate legroom and headroom
thanks to the tall roofline
and clever packaging. The
second row slides and tumbles
easily to allow access to the
third row — a feature that
makes daily use significantly
more convenient than rival
MPVs.
The sliding rear doors are
a game changer for Indian
buyers who frequently park
in tight spaces where swinging
doors are impractical. This
single feature alone makes
the Gravite stand out from
every other affordable 7
seater in India.
Interior Features
The Gravite’s interior is
practical and well laid out
with thoughtful storage
solutions throughout. The
touchscreen infotainment
system supports wireless
Android Auto and Apple
CarPlay. Rear AC vents serve
all three rows keeping
passengers comfortable even
in India’s harsh summers.
Safety
The Gravite comes with 6
airbags as standard along
with ABS EBD and electronic
stability control. The
upright boxy structure
provides good crash energy
absorption and the strong
body construction gives
confidence in safety.
Price and Value
The Nissan Gravite is priced
competitively against the
Maruti Ertiga and Kia Carens
making it accessible to
Indian families looking for
affordable 7 seat mobility.
The sliding rear doors and
compact dimensions offer
a genuinely unique value
proposition that neither
rival can match.
Gravite vs Maruti Ertiga
The Ertiga is more refined
and has a better service
network. The Gravite wins
on the sliding doors compact
exterior dimensions and
fresh modern design. For
urban families who need
7 seats but hate the bulk
of traditional MPVs the
Gravite is the more
practical choice.
Verdict
The Nissan Gravite is one
of the most cleverly engineered
cars launched in India in 2026
It delivers genuine
7 seat practicality in a
compact footprint that
Indian city buyers will
appreciate enormously.
The sliding rear doors and
compact dimensions make
it unlike anything else
in its price range. For
urban families needing
7 seats without the bulk
of a traditional MPV the
Gravite deserves serious
consideration.
