Nissan recently launched the Tekton midsize SUV in India. It is being offered in six trims: Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+, with prices ranging from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh (ex-showroom). The Skoda Kushaq is also offered at a similar top-end price. So, which top-spec model should you choose between the Tekton Tekna+ and Kushaq Prestige? Let us find out.
Nissan Tekton vs Skoda Kushaq: Dimensions
The Tekton is much larger than the Kushaq and offers a bigger boot
Although the Tekton and Kushaq have a similar wheelbase, the Tekton has larger proportions than the Kushaq and offers a bigger boot. The Tekton also has a 24mm higher ground clearance than the Kushaq.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Powertrain
Both top-spec trims are offered with two turbo-petrol engine options
*TP = Turbo-petrol
^FWD = Front-wheel-drive
Both the Nissan Tekton and the Skoda Kushaq offer two turbo-petrol engines with their respective top trims. Comparing the smaller engines, the Kushaq produces 15hp and 18Nm more than the Tekton, while also offering an automatic transmission option.
The Tekton’s 1.3-litre engine is, however, 13hp and 30Nm more potent than the Kushaq’s larger-capacity 1.5-litre engine. Both manufacturers, however, offer their top-spec trims with such an engine with a DCT only.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Exterior
The Tekton gets larger rims, and everything else is the same as the Kushaq
While both top-spec models get all-LED lighting, puddle lamps, powered outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs) and roof rails, the Tekton Tekna+ goes a step further with larger 18-inch alloy wheels compared to the 17-inch units on the Kushaq Prestige.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Interior
The Tekton gets a powered tailgate, but Kushaq offers massage rear seats
*Kushaq’s sound system comprises 6 speakers, an amplifier and a subwoofer
The Kushaq is the only car in the midsize SUV segment to offer a massage function on the rear seats. Over the Tekton, it also offers more speakers. On the other hand, the Tekton Tekna+ is equipped with a powered tailgate and dual-zone AC, which are missing from the Kushaq Prestige. Everything else is the same, including the 10.25-inch driver’s display, 10.1-inch infotainment system, a panoramic sunroof, powered and ventilated front seats and a wireless phone charger.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Safety
The Tekton offers an ADAS suite, which is missing on the Kushaq
Both top-spec variants of the Tekton and Kushaq offer similar features like 6 airbags, a 360-degree camera, front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM), a rear wiper and washer. However, the Tekton offers a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite and hill descent control, both of which are missing on the Kushaq.
Nissan Tekton Tekna+ vs Skoda Kushaq Prestige: Price, verdict
Top-spec trims of both SUVs come at a similar price
The starting price of the Nissan Tekton’s Tekna+ trim is Rs 30,000 less than that of the Kushaq Prestige. The top-end price of the Tekton is also Rs 20,000 less than that of the Kushaq. At this lower price point, the Tekton offers a powered tailgate, Level-2 ADAS, dual-zone AC and larger alloy wheels. It is also larger than the Kushaq and offers a larger boot, making it the better top-spec Tekton variant than the Kushaq Prestige.
Prices are ex-showroom, India.
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