NEW DELHI: Nissan Gravite's EZ-Shift is a five-speed automated manual transmission, and the official brochure offers it on N-Connecta and Tekna. The manual gearbox is also five-speed, with availability extending to Visia and Acenta. Buyers should match the transmission suffix to the grade before comparing equipment or assuming that every Gravite is available as an automatic.
| Petrol powertrain detail | Official specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.0-litre naturally aspirated, three cylinders |
| Maximum power | 72 PS at 6,250 rpm |
| Peak torque | 96 Nm at 3,400 to 3,600 rpm |
| Manual transmission | 5 MT |
| EZ-Shift transmission | 5 AMT |
| Manual grades | Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna |
| EZ-Shift grades | N-Connecta, Tekna |
Read the grade and gearbox together
The brochure's powertrain matrix is the clearest way to identify the choices. Its naturally aspirated petrol row extends across the grade range, while the EZ-Shift row is marked only under N-Connecta and Tekna. Treat those entries as a pair: a grade name describes the equipment level, while the transmission suffix identifies how the car is driven.
That distinction becomes useful when a family is deciding between extra equipment and reducing clutch-pedal work. A lower manual grade and a higher EZ-Shift grade change more than the gearbox. Ask for the exact grade and transmission on each written quotation, then compare the equipment rows that matter to the regular driver.
The present Nissan price page also separates manual and automated manual versions. Its separate Launch Edition entries should not be mistaken for another type of transmission. This article explains the mechanical and grade distinctions; it does not reproduce the existing Gravite price list.
EZ-Shift does not mean a more powerful engine
Nissan's launch announcement lists the same naturally aspirated petrol engine with the manual and EZ-Shift choices. The brochure gives matching power and torque figures for both transmissions. Choosing EZ-Shift therefore does not, on these published specifications, buy a separate turbocharged engine or a higher-output version of the Gravite.
For a compact family MPV, that makes the test-drive question more specific. Assess whether the engine and transmission combination feels comfortable with the passengers and journeys you expect, rather than assuming the automatic badge means stronger acceleration. Arrange an appropriate demonstration through the dealer and keep any assessment clearly separate from the manufacturer's numerical claims.
The official launch material quotes fuel economy of 19.6 km/l for the automatic and 19.3 km/l for the manual. Those are Nissan's published figures, not a measured result from this desk. They should not be used to promise a particular saving on a crowded school run or to calculate a guaranteed monthly fuel bill.
Use the demonstration to understand the controls
AMT means automated manual transmission. It identifies a different gearbox category from a continuously variable transmission. Nissan's Gravite brochure specifically uses 5 AMT, so a salesperson's broad description of the car as an automatic should be followed by a demonstration of the actual selector and the relevant owner's-manual instructions.
Start with the car stationary. Ask the demonstrator to identify the available selector positions, show the starting procedure and explain the instructions for parking and reversing. Do not transfer a familiar sequence from a different automatic car without checking. The brochure establishes the transmission type but does not provide a complete operating procedure.
Then use an ordinary route that reflects the intended journey. Pay attention to progress in slow traffic, pulling away after a stop and the response when joining a faster road. These are suggested test-drive observations, rather than claims that a particular shift time, response or comfort level has been independently measured.
Keep the passengers in the decision
The Gravite is presented as a seven-seat family vehicle, so the driving demonstration should include passenger feedback where practical. A driver concentrating on the controls can miss how a relative feels in a rear seat. Ask passengers whether the trip feels comfortable during normal acceleration and slowing, without asking the demonstrator to perform abrupt manoeuvres.
Nissan's model page lists a rear camera with projection guidelines, rear wiper and defogger for N-Connecta, including its EZ-Shift version. Those are useful items to check on the actual car during a handover. They do not replace understanding the gearbox or checking the surroundings before moving.
Before signing, make sure the vehicle description, transmission and any Launch Edition accessories agree across the quotation and order documents. If a demonstration car differs from the chosen grade, ask which differences would remain on delivery. That prevents a convenient test drive in a well-equipped vehicle from becoming an assumption about another version.
For other family checks, read our Gravite luggage-space explanation and Gravite safety equipment guide. Transmission, usable luggage space and safety equipment should each be checked against the selected version.
Official sources: Gravite brochure, model page and Nissan launch specifications.
