Which variant of the Nissan Tekton should you buy?

By Dhruv Dhaka
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The Tekton is offered in six variants with two turbo-petrol engines. We break down the equipment on each trim to help you pick the right one.

Nissan re-enters the midsize SUV segment with the Tekton, a badge-engineered version of the Renault Duster. While both SUVs share the same platform, engines and most of their equipment, the Tekton gets Nissan-specific exterior and interior styling, along with a few equipment differences across the variant line-up. Buyers can choose between a 100hp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a more powerful 163hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine offered with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. Here's a closer look at what each Tekton variant offers and which one you should consider buying. 

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2026 Nissan Tekton price and powertrains

Price: Rs 10.49 lakh-18.59 lakh (ex-showroom)

Nissan Tekton variant-wise prices (Rs lakh)

Trim

Visia

Visia+

Acenta

N-Connecta

Tekna

Tekna+

1.0-litre turbo petrol MT

10.49

11.14

11.79

13.69

15.39

16.49

1.3-litre turbo petrol MT

-

-

-

14.99

16.39

-

1.3-litre turbo petrol DCT

-

-

14.99

16.49

17.79

18.59

The Tekton is offered with two turbo-petrol engines. The entry-level 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine develops 100hp and 166Nm and is paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Higher variants get a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine option producing 163hp and 280Nm, available with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

2026 Nissan Tekton colour options

Available in 6 monotone and 5 dual-tone exterior colour options 

The Tekton is available in six monotone colours – Onyx Black, Blade Silver, Pearl White, Flare Garnet Red, Indigo Blue and Moonbow Gray. Buyers opting for the range-topping Tekna+ can also choose from five dual-tone paint schemes featuring a black roof. Colour availability varies by variant, with Moonbow Gray available only from the Tekna onwards, while dual-tone finishes are exclusive to the Tekna+. The Tekna gets a blue leatherette interior, while the range-topping Tekna+ switches to a tri-tone cabin finished in burgundy, beige and rose gold. 

2026 Nissan Tekton variant-wise features

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Visia: Rs 10.49 lakh

  • Automatic LED headlamps and LED DRLs
  • LED tail-lights
  • LED turn indicators on ORVMs
  • 17-inch steel wheels with covers
  • Roof spoiler
  • Body-coloured ORVMs and door handles
  • Six airbags
  • ABS with EBD
  • ESC, traction control and hill-start assist
  • TPMS
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Rear AC vents
  • Tilt and telescopic steering adjustment
  • 7-inch digital instrument display
  • Manual AC
  • Four power windows with one touch up/down and anti-pinch
  • Electrically adjustable ORVMs
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Sliding front armrest
  • Soft-touch dashboard trim
  • Four-speaker Arkamys audio system
  • Speed and impact sensing door unlock
  • Frameless wiper
  • Idle Start-Stop 
  • Front and rear skid plate
  • 12V power socket

Visia+: Rs 11.14 lakh

Features over Visia

  • 9-inch touchscreen infotainment
  • Wireless Android Auto
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay
  • Steering-mounted audio controls
  • Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines

Acenta: Rs 11.79 lakh to 14.99 lakh

Features over Visia+

  • 10.1-inch infotainment system
  • Roof rails
  • Shark fin antenna
  • Cruise control (DCT)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold (DCT)
  • Paddle shifters (DCT)
  • Smart key
  • Push-button start
  • Walk-away lock and approach unlock
  • Rear defogger, wiper and washer
  • 60:40 split rear seat
  • Rear centre armrest
  • Front Type-C charging ports
  • Rear-view camera
  • Seat back pocket
  • Parcel tray
  • Rear disc brakes (DCT)
  • Full-size spare wheel
  • Welcome and Goodbye lighting animation
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N-Connecta: Rs 13.69 lakh to 16.49 lakh

Features over Acenta

  • Panoramic sunroof
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Connected LED headlamps 
  • Connected LED tail-lights
  • Front and rear fog lamps    
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Auto-folding ORVMs
  • Auto-dimming IRVM
  • Wireless charger with cooling (DCT)
  • 12V power socket in the trunk
  • 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
  • Centre console with cooled storage (DCT)
  • Blue semi-leatherette upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • Six-speaker Arkamys surround sound audio system
  • Acoustic windshield
  • Sunvisor with vanity mirror and illumination
  • Remote SmartCard window & sunroof control 
  • Rear Type-C charging ports
  • Puddle lamps

Tekna: Rs 15.39 lakh to 17.79 lakh

Features over N-Connecta

  • Diamond-cut 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Rain-sensing wipers
  • Air purifier
  • 6-way powered driver's seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Ambient lighting
  • Dual drive modes
  • Dual steering modes
  • Blue leatherette upholstery
  • Hill descent control
  • Blind spot warning
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go function (DCT)
  • Lane departure warning 
  • Lane keep assist
  • Driver drowsiness attention warning
  • Automatic high beam assist
  • Speed limiter
  • Distance warning 
  • Front, rear and side parking assist
  • Remote engine start
  • Remote lock/unlock
  • Remote horn and lights
  • Remote vehicle status
  • MyNISSAN connected car features (3 years)
  • Find My Car

Tekna+: Rs 16.49 lakh to 18.59 lakh

Features over Tekna

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  • Powered tailgate
  • 6-way powered front seats
  • Leatherette seat upholstery with contrasting accents
  • 360-degree camera
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen with Google
  • OTA updates
  • Maps in driver's display

Which 2026 Nissan Tekton variant should you buy?

N-Connecta trim is the value-for-money pick

The N-Connecta is the sweet spot in the Tekton range. It brings together the larger 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, 18-inch alloy wheels, premium interior trim, wireless charger, six-speaker audio system and the option of both manual and dual-clutch automatic versions with the 163hp turbo-petrol engine. It delivers most of the equipment buyers in this segment expect without moving into the more expensive top trims.

If your priority is ADAS and connected-car technology, the Tekna is worth considering. It adds a comprehensive driver assistance package, ventilated seats, powered driver's seat and additional convenience features for a reasonable premium over the N-Connecta.

The Tekna+ is best suited to buyers who specifically want Google built-in, the powered tailgate, 360-degree camera and the full ADAS suite. While it offers the most equipment, the additional features may not justify the price premium for every buyer.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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