Hong Kong, July 16 -- Red-hot, sub-compact, and built for a new era of Japanese motoring, the Nissan Magnite breaks cover today.

We finally get a glimpse of the much-anticipated B-SUV concept from Nissan after months of teasing and guesswork. Christened as the Magnite, the new SUV marks a new beginning for Nissan in India. It's in the name really, being a portmanteau of the words "magnetic" and "ignite". While 'Magnetic' highlights Nissan's global design appeal and 'Ignite' emphasizes on the spark of a new era.

Following the footprints of the elder Nissans, the Magnite will go head to head with the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, the Hyundai Venue, and the upcoming Kia Sonet. While the car will be an entry-level variant for the brand, it c...