The Nissan Tekton is an upcoming subcompact crossover SUV to be produced by Nissan exclusively for India. It is based on the CMF-B platform shared with third-generation Dacia Duster, which will also be sold in India as Renault Duster.
The name "Tekton" is derived from the Greek word meaning "craftsman" or "architect".
Overview[edit | edit source]
The Tekton was initially announced in March of 2024 as one of 2 cars to be introduced by Nissan in India by 2026 and as one of 4 models to be introduced by Nissan and alliance partner Renault in the region, with each brand launching 2 models respectively.[1]
It is the first of four models that Nissan has planned to launch in India by 2026-27. The Tekton's launch will take place in the middle of 2026, with production planned to start in the first quarter of 2026. Pre-production models are already undergoing testing.[2]
It is expected to compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Tata Sierra and Suzuki Victoris.[3][4]
Design and features[edit | edit source]
The front of the Tekton uses C-shaped headlights and chrome trim on the grille. Both the front and rear bumpers use a rugged design with aluminum-style inserts around the intakes. The taillights' design is inspired by the Nissan Patrol/Armada, and full-width light bars are present at both the front and back. No details are present about the interior's design, except that the dashboard combines body-colored trim with gloss black and metal accents.[5][4]
Carscoops initially stated that the Tekton's headlights, when the model was first teased, were reminiscent of the Nissan Interstar.[1] Nissan's senior design director, Ken Lee, has stated that the Tekton is intended to be a "baby Patrol" in terms of visual appeal.[3]
The Tekton's interior is expected to use a fully digital driver's display, auto AC, ambient lighting, a premium sound system, a wireless smartphone charger, push-button engine start/stop, and a panoramic sunroof. Electronic stability control, an automatic braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, and Level 2 ADAS capacity are expected to be utilized on the Tekton.[4]
Powertrain[edit | edit source]
Details about the exact powertrains the Tekton will use are currently unknown but it is expected to use a 1.0-litre or 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with manual or automatic gearbox options.[4] A hybrid version is also expected.[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Pappas, Thanos (28 March 2024). "Renault And Nissan Announce New Budget SUVs For India". Carscoops.
- ↑ "Nissan to launch mid-size SUV Tekton in India by mid-2026, export plans in place". The Economic Times. 7 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Mukherjee, Amritanshu (7 October 2025). "Nissan Tekton SUV to take on Hyundai Creta, Maruti Victoris: Expected launch date, design, price and more". Express Drives (Financial Express).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Nimje, Sonika Nitin. "Nissan Tekton unveiled in India: A bold new SUV rival to Creta and Seltos". Business Standard.
- ↑ Pappas, Thanos (7 October 2025). "Nissan Turned The Dacia Duster Into A Baby Armada". Carscoops.
- ↑ "Nissan Tekton: Nissan's upcoming family SUV for India— what it offers, what is expected, pricing and launch in India". The Economic Times. 7 October 2025.