Nissan Tekton launched at a starting price of Rs 10.49 lakh

Nissan Tekton has finally been launched in India. Prices for the midsize SUV start at Rs 10.49 lakh and go up to Rs 18.59 lakh. There are 6 trim levels on offer – Visia, Visia+, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+. Buyers can choose between 2 engine options – 1L turbo petrol and 1.3L turbo petrol. The Tekton is a rebaged version of the Renault Duster, but it distinguishes itself with some cosmetic changes.

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Nissan Tekton: Everything you need to know

Here is the full price list for the Tekton.

Trim	1L Turbo Petrol MT	1.3L Turbo Petrol MT	1.3L Turbo Petrol DCT
Visia	Rs 10.49 lakh
Visia+	Rs 11.14 lakh
Acenta	Rs 11.79 lakh		Rs 14.99 lakh
N-Connecta	Rs 13.69 lakh	Rs 14.99 lakh	Rs 16.49 lakh
Tekna	Rs 15.39 lakh	Rs 16.39 lakh	Rs 17.79 lakh
Tekna+	Rs 16.49 lakh		Rs 18.59 lakh

Nissan Tekton stands at dimensions of 4,348mm x 1,815mm x 1,674mm and has a 2,657mm wheelbase. It clears the ground at 212mm. Its front fascia is inspired by the Nissan Patrol. The wide grille has two chrome-plated horizontal slats running through it. The Nissan badging is positioned at the centre of the grille. The sleek LED headlamps are integrated with L-shaped DRLs. These DRLs are connected by a light bar. The ‘TEKTON’ lettering is studded on the bonnet. The fog lamp housings are positioned on the bumper. It has a dual-tone appearance and a faux silver skid plate.

The Tekton looks similar to its Renault counterpart along the sides. The only distinguishing element is the design of the 18-inch alloy wheels. The flared wheel arches exude a bold look. The rear door handles are mounted on the C-pillar. The front doors have pull-type handles. They are also integrated with a silver trim for a premium appearance. At the back, the LED tail lamps follow the C-shaped design language of the front DRLs. They are connected by a light bar. The ‘TEKTON’ lettering is studded on the tailgate.

The cabin of the Nissan Tekton gets a dual-tone beige & burgundy colour theme with rose accents. The seats are draped in leatherette upholstery and are equipped with adjustable headrests. The dashboard houses a free-standing 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display. There is wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity on board. Other features include natural voice commands, an ‘Infinity View’ panoramic sunroof, 6-way powered front seats with ventilation, an Arkamys 3D sound system, an air purifier with AQI display, dual-zone air conditioning, ambient lighting, wireless charging with active cooling, and more.

On the safety front, the Tekton packs 6 airbags and over 40 other standard features. Its Level 2 ADAS suite comprises over 17 functions, including Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Stop & Go, Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Driver Attention Alert (DAA) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR). These are supported by 360-degree Parking Assist and a 3D Intelligent Around View Monitor. The SUV has been awarded a 5-star safety rating by Bharat NCAP.

As mentioned earlier, the Nissan Tekton comes in 2 engine options. The 1-litre, 3-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 100hp and 166Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only. It can accelerate the SUV from 0-100km/h in 12.46 seconds. The mileage on offer is 19.4km/l. The 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine produces 163hp and 280Nm. It can be paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox or a 6-speed DCT. These transmissions offer a fuel economy of 17.8 and 18.5 km/l, accelerating the SUV from 0-100km/h in 9.51 and 9.89 seconds, respectively.

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Final Thoughts

The Nissan Tekton has the same pricing structure as the Duster. Buyers can book their model online or at a physical Nissan dealership. The SUV rivals the Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, and Honda Elevate in India.