Nissan has revealed the claimed fuel-efficiency figures for its new Tekton SUV, which is offered with 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine options. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol paired with a manual gearbox delivers the highest efficiency at 19.4kpl. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol returns 18.5kpl with the dual-clutch automatic and 17.8kpl with the manual gearbox.
Nissan Tekton powertrain details
100hp and 163hp engine options
The Tekton shares its powertrains with the Renault Duster. The entry-level 1.0-litre three-cylinder mill generates 100hp and 166Nm of torque and comes paired only with a 6-speed manual gearbox as of now. Meanwhile, the 1.3-litre three-cylinder motor develops much higher outputs of 163hp and 280Nm and can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. Since the powertrains are shared between the two SUVs, even their claimed fuel-efficiency figures are similar.
With a claimed fuel efficiency of 19.4kpl, the Tekton's 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine comes close to the VW Taigun 1.0 TSI MT (19.98kpl) and the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI MT (19.66kpl). Meanwhile, the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol with the automatic gearbox returns a claimed 18.5kpl, putting it ahead of the Tata Sierra 1.5-litre turbo-petrol AT (15.3kpl) and the Kia Seltos 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT (17.5kpl).
Nissan Tekton price and rivals
Rs 10.49 lakh onwards
Like the Duster, the Tekton price starts at Rs 10.49 lakh, ex-showroom. However, the Tekton is priced Rs 10,000 more at the top end, at Rs 18.59 lakh. The Tekton competes in the crowded midsize SUV segment with the Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
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