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.
2026 Nissan Tekton price and powertrains
Price: Rs 10.49 lakh-18.59 lakh (ex-showroom)
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
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
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
- 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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