Nissan is set to make a comeback to the popular midsize SUV segment with the Tekton. Built on the CMF-B platform shared with the Renault Duster, the SUV will be unveiled in February 2026, with a launch expected by June 2026. While the carmaker has so far only shared teasers of the Tekton, here’s everything we know so far about the upcoming SUV.
1. What will Nissan Tekton’s exterior design be like?
From what teasers have revealed so far, the Tekton will feature a connected LED DRL (daytime running lamp) at the front, along with LED headlamps. The bonnet gets muscular ridges with Tekton branding near its edge. The rear features a connected LED tail-light setup with ‘Tekton’ badging on the tailgate. The exterior design will be inspired by the flagship Patrol SUV, with spy shots suggesting a rugged-looking on-road presence.
2. What engines will be on offer with the Nissan Tekton?
The Tekton will likely be powered by petrol engines only, including a 156hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol and a Magnite-derived 1.0-litre turbo-petrol for the lower variants, albeit in a higher state of tune. While there’s no official confirmation of a strong-hybrid powertrain, following the Duster strong-hybrid’s launch, it could likely make its way into the Tekton as well at a later date. For reference, the Duster sold overseas gets a 1.6-litre strong-hybrid engine that produces 149hp.
3. What will Nissan Tekton’s interior be like?
While teasers of the Tekton’s interior haven’t been revealed so far, its cabin could feature a three-tone dashboard. The feature list could include a digital driver’s display, a touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a wireless phone charger, front-seat ventilation and a sunroof. As for safety equipment, the Tekton could come with 6 airbags as standard, ABS and EBD, a 360-degree camera with a blind-spot monitor, an electronic parking brake with auto hold and a tyre-pressure monitoring system (TPMS).
4. Will there be a 7-seater version of the Tekton?
While the Tekton will be sold as a 5-seater, Nissan has confirmed a 7-seater derivative of the SUV that will be unveiled in 2027. Nissan confirms that the 7-seater derivative will not be an ‘extended-Tekton’ but a different product altogether – a badge-engineered counterpart to the Renault Boreal/Bigster.
5. What is the expected price of the Nissan Tekton?
Nissan Tekton is expected to be priced on par with its badge-engineered Renault sibling. Prices could range between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 19 lakh.
6. Which cars will the Nissan Tekton go up against?
The Nissan Tekton will compete with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and MG Astor.
