Nissan Tekton Launched at ₹10.49 Lakh – Price, Specs, Rivals
Nissan has officially returned to the mid-size SUV segment with the Tekton, launched in India at ₹10.49 lakh for the base variant, going up to ₹18.59 lakh for the top-spec trim (both ex-showroom). Built on the same CMF-B platform as the Renault Duster at Nissan's Chennai plant, the Tekton — nicknamed the "baby Patrol" for its styling cues — marks the brand's first genuinely new product in India in years. Customer deliveries have already begun from July 20, so this is a live, buyable car, not just an announcement.
Price and Variants
The Tekton is offered across six variants — Visia, Visia Plus, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna Plus — with prices ranging from ₹10.49 lakh to ₹18.59 lakh ex-showroom. Nissan has confirmed these are introductory prices for a limited period, so early bookers get a genuine price advantage. Booking amount is ₹11,000, payable online or at dealerships.
Engine and Performance
Unlike most rivals that still offer a naturally-aspirated base engine, the Tekton comes with two turbo-petrol engines only:
- A 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (T160), paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox
- A more powerful 1.3-litre turbo-petrol (T280) with up to 160 PS and a segment-leading 280 Nm of torque, available with manual and DCT automatic options
ARAI-claimed mileage ranges from 17.8 to 19.4 km/l depending on variant and transmission.
Design and Cabin
The front fascia draws inspiration from the Nissan Patrol, with a wide grille, a red accent strip, C-shaped LED headlamps, and a connected light bar. Around back, connected LED taillamps, a roof spoiler, and 18-inch alloy wheels give it a distinct identity from its Duster sibling. Inside, the cabin gets a premium tri-tone theme, dual digital displays, powered ventilated front seats, a fly-by-wire gear selector, and Google Built-in connectivity.
Space, Safety and Features
The Tekton claims a segment-best 700-litre boot space, along with a panoramic sunroof and Level 2 ADAS — a genuine differentiator, since not every rival in this price band offers ADAS as standard across trims. It has also earned a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection.
How It Compares to Rivals
The Tekton enters one of India's most crowded segments, going up directly against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Tata Sierra, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, and its own platform-sibling, the Renault Duster.
Against the Duster specifically, the Tekton's key selling points are its distinct Patrol-inspired design and marginally different feature packaging — since both share the same engines, platform, and boot space. Against the Creta and Seltos, the Tekton's 100%-turbo engine lineup and larger boot are strong points, though those two rivals still have a wider service network and stronger resale value built over years in the market — something worth factoring in if resale matters to you.
Should You Book Now?
If you're comparing the Tekton against the Duster, the deciding factor really comes down to styling preference and dealership proximity, since the mechanicals are near-identical. Against the Creta and Seltos, the Tekton offers more feature-for-money at launch, but as a first-generation nameplate from Nissan in this segment, it lacks the long-term ownership track record those rivals have. Given the introductory pricing is time-limited, early bookers do get a genuine cost advantage — but if you value proven resale and service history over the newest tech, it's reasonable to wait and watch how early ownership reviews turn out over the next couple of months.
FAQs
What is the Nissan Tekton price in India? The Nissan Tekton is priced from ₹10.49 lakh to ₹18.59 lakh (ex-showroom).
When do Nissan Tekton deliveries start? Deliveries began on July 20, 2026.
What engines does the Nissan Tekton offer? A 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (manual only) and a more powerful 1.3-litre turbo-petrol with manual or DCT automatic.
Does the Nissan Tekton get ADAS? Yes, it comes with Level 2 ADAS along with a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating.