Key highlights
- Nissan Tekton SUV launched in India
- Offered with the 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo petrol engines
- It is based on the new Renault Duster SUV
Nissan has introduced its rebadged version of the new Renault Duster. The new mid-size SUV is called Tekton, and the brand fondly calls it ‘Baby Patrol’, as it is inspired by the 2026 Nissan Patrol Y63.
Nissan Tekton SUV: Everything to know
Price and availability
The new Nissan Tekton is available from a starting price of Rs 10,49,000 to Rs 18,59,000, ex-showroom. There are six variants of the Tekton, and pre-bookings have commenced from July 9, 2026. Nissan will start deliveries from July 20, 2026, and the first 10,000 customers will get the special benefit program. The variant-wise price list is as follows:
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom) |
| Visia T160 MT | Rs 10,49,000 |
| Visia+ T160 MT | Rs 11,14,000 |
| Acenta T160 MT | Rs 11,79,000 |
| N-Connecta T160 MT | Rs 13,69,000 |
| Acenta T280 DCT | Rs 14,99,000 |
| N-Connecta T280 MT | Rs 14,99,000 |
| Tekna T160 MT | Rs 15,39,000 |
| Tekna T280 MT | Rs 16,39,000 |
| N-Connecta T280 DCT | Rs 16,49,000 |
| Tekna+ T160 MT | Rs 16,49,000 |
| Tekna T280 DCT | Rs 17,79,000 |
| Tekna+ T280 DCT | Rs 18,59,000 |
Exterior design
Nissan has taken the cover off the new Tekton today. The Tekton is a badge-engineered Renault Duster, which shares a different styling and interior theme. The new Tekton gets exterior styling tweaks that are inspired by the Patrol SUV.
The front design gets the sharp daytime running LED lights with a connected LED light band, a new front bumper, and silver accents. The side profile of the Tekton is largely similar to the Duster, save for the new colour options and the new dual-tone alloy wheels.
Nissan is offering 11 exterior colours on the Tekton, which include 6 monotone and 5 dual-tone colours. The rear design packs a streamlined bumper, Nissan lettering, and a set of connected LED taillights. Overall, the Tekton does resemble the Renault Duster, but it is easily distinguishable.
Interior and features
On the inside, the new Tekton SUV packs a similar interior layout to the Duster. However, the new Nissan steering wheel and dual-tone burgundy theme make it different from the Duster. The Tekton comes loaded with the dual-screen setup with Google built-in, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, terrain modes, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, electronic parking brake, and more.
Safety features
Safety features of the Tekton include the Level 2 ADAS: adaptive cruise control, 360-degree view, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian collision avoidance, lane keep assist, lane change assist, blind spot monitoring, and more.
Engine options
Powering the Tekton are two engine options as follows:
- 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol, 100 PS and 166 Nm, 6-speed manual gearbox, 19.4 km/l mileage
- 1.3-litre T280, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol, 163 PS and 280 Nm, 6-speed manual and 6-speed DCT wet-clutch automatic gearbox options, 17.8 km/l (manual) and 18.5 km/l (automatic) mileage
These engine options are shared with the Renault Duster. However, to keep the market benefit, Renault has not shared the Hybrid engine with Nissan. Therefore, the Tekton will not get the 1.8-litre hybrid engine that the Duster is set to debut with around the festive season later this year.
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