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Nissan Tekton — price 2026, on-road price, specs & review
The Nissan Tekton is a Patrol-styled C-SUV built at Nissan's Chennai plant, offered with a 100 PS 1.0L turbo-petrol (6-speed MT only) and a 163 PS 1.3L turbo-petrol (6-speed MT or 6-speed DCT). Nissan prices it ex-showroom between ₹10.49 lakh and ₹18.59 lakh, with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, 17+ ADAS features from the Tekna trim and Google built-in connectivity.
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol
- 6-speed MT · 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT
- Waiting period
- Under 4 weeks across most variants
- as of 10 Nov 2026
- On sale since
- 2026-07
- First generation (2026–)
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
Nissan Tekton Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visia T160 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹10.49 lakh |
| Visia+ T160 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹11.14 lakh |
| Acenta T160 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹11.79 lakh |
| N-Connecta T160 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹13.69 lakh |
| Acenta T280 DCTPetrol · 6-speed DCT | Petrol | 6-speed DCT | ₹14.99 lakh |
| N-Connecta T280 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹14.99 lakh |
| Tekna T160 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹15.39 lakh |
| Tekna T280 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹16.39 lakh |
| N-Connecta T280 DCTPetrol · 6-speed DCT | Petrol | 6-speed DCT | ₹16.49 lakh |
| Tekna+ T160 MTPetrol · 6-speed MT | Petrol | 6-speed MT | ₹16.49 lakh |
| Tekna T280 DCTPetrol · 6-speed DCT | Petrol | 6-speed DCT | ₹17.79 lakh |
| Tekna+ T280 DCTPetrol · 6-speed DCT | Petrol | 6-speed DCT | ₹18.59 lakh |
What you actually pay
Nissan Tekton On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹12.59 lakh – ₹22.74 lakh on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹10.49 lakh | ₹18.59 lakh |
| Telangana life tax (17%–18%) | ₹1.78 lakh – ₹1.89 lakh | ₹3.16 lakh – ₹3.35 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹26,000 – ₹42,000 | ₹46,000 – ₹74,000 |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹12.59 lakh – ₹12.86 lakh | ₹22.27 lakh – ₹22.74 lakh |
Nissan Tekton Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | Nissan claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L Turbo T160 petrol | Petrol · 6-speed MT | 19.4 kmpl (ARAI) |
| 1.3L Turbo T280 petrol | Petrol · 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT | 17.8 kmpl (MT) / 18.5 kmpl (DCT), ARAI |
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
Tekton Powertrain Options
1.0L Turbo T160 petrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 999 cc
- Power
- 100 PS @ 5000 rpm
- Torque
- 166 Nm @ 2000–3750 rpm
- Transmission
- 6-speed MT
- Claimed efficiency
- 19.4 kmpl (ARAI)
1.3L Turbo T280 petrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 1333 cc
- Power
- 163 PS @ 5250 rpm
- Torque
- 280 Nm @ 2000–3500 rpm
- Transmission
- 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT
- Claimed efficiency
- 17.8 kmpl (MT) / 18.5 kmpl (DCT), ARAI
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 4349 mm
- Width
- 1815 mm
- Height
- 1674 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2657 mm
- Ground clearance
- 212 mm
- Boot space
- 518 L
- Seating
- 5
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
Feature List
Nissan Tekton Features (from Nissan’s official specification)
Safety
- 6 airbags standard
- 5-star Bharat NCAP (30.49/32 adult, 45/49 child)
- 17+ ADAS features from Tekna — adaptive cruise control with stop & go (DCT only), autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, blind-spot warning
- Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System
- Hill Start Assist
- ISOFIX child-seat mounts
- 360° Parking Assist with 3D Around View Monitor (Tekna+)
- 62% high-strength and ultra-high-strength steel monocoque
Comfort & Convenience
- Dual-zone automatic climate control (N-Connecta and above)
- Ventilated and powered front seats (Tekna+)
- Electric panoramic sunroof (N-Connecta and above)
- Rear 60:40 split seats
- Active-cooled wireless charging pad
- 48-colour ambient lighting
Technology
- 10.1-inch Tek-Link HD touchscreen with Google built-in (Maps, Assistant, Play)
- 10.25-inch HD digital driver's display
- Wireless Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
- MyNISSAN connected-car app with 55+ features
- Arkamys sound system (4-speaker standard, upgraded on higher trims)
- Digital key with Intelligent Access approach-unlock and walkaway-lock
Exterior
- Matrix Vision LED headlamps
- Signature C-shaped 5-chamber LED connecting tail lamps
- Patrol-inspired full-width chrome front grille with Double-C skid plate
- R17 steel or R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels depending on trim
- Dual-tone paint with contrasting Onyx Black roof (Tekna+)
Nissan Tekton Colours
Pearl White · Onyx Black · Blade Silver · Flare Garnet Red · Indigo Blue · Moonbow Gray · Pearl White & Onyx Black (dual-tone, Tekna+) · Blade Silver & Onyx Black (dual-tone, Tekna+) · Flare Garnet Red & Onyx Black (dual-tone, Tekna+) · Indigo Blue & Onyx Black (dual-tone, Tekna+) · Moonbow Gray & Onyx Black (dual-tone, Tekna+) (11 options, per Nissan)
Tekton Waiting Period
Typical across India: Under 4 weeks across most variants (CarDekho live dealer listing, Nov 2026) (as of 10 Nov 2026)
Use the wait well: book your AG1 PPF slot for delivery week so the film goes on before the first stone chip. WhatsApp your expected delivery date.
The Auto Grid Review
Nissan Tekton Review: Our Verdict
The Tekton is new enough that our Kondapur bay has only seen a handful come in straight from the dealer for day-one PPF, so this is an early read rather than a hundred-car verdict. What we've already noticed: the Patrol-inspired chrome grille and its Double-C skid plate sit right in the stone-chip line on ORR on-ramps, and the deep character line along the bonnet and front fender is the first place a dealer-side wipe leaves micro-scratches under our inspection lamps. The dual-tone Tekna+ cars arriving in Flare Garnet Red and Indigo Blue with the Onyx Black roof show the join line between body colour and roof clearly, which is exactly where film needs a clean, hidden edge rather than a visible cut. Fit and finish on the test cars we've filmed has been tight for a first-generation Nissan built in Chennai — panel gaps are consistent and the tailgate shuts with a reassuringly heavy clunk. The N-Connecta trim is shaping up to be the volume seller among early bookings, for the sunroof and alloys without paying for Tekna's ADAS suite.
What we like
- +163 PS turbo-petrol with a proper 6-speed DCT, not a CVT or a torque-converter stand-in
- +5-star Bharat NCAP with 17+ ADAS from the Tekna trim
- +212 mm ground clearance and a genuinely spacious 518 L boot for the segment
- +Google built-in is a real differentiator over Creta/Seltos infotainment
What we’d change
- –Brand-new nameplate with no long-term reliability or resale data yet
- –Nissan's service network is thinner than Hyundai's, Kia's or Maruti's in most cities
- –ADAS and ventilated seats are locked to the Tekna and Tekna+ trims only
- –1.0L T160 manual-only — no automatic option below the pricier T280 range
Is the Tekton right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
The 1.0L T160 manual is light and easy in traffic, and N-Connecta's dual-zone AC and sunroof make it feel properly equipped for the money.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
The 1.3L T280 DCT with adaptive cruise control is the one to have for ORR and expressway runs — 280 Nm pulls cleanly past 100 km/h.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
5-star Bharat NCAP, ISOFIX and a 518 L boot cover the basics well, though Nissan's thinner dealer network is worth checking in your city before committing.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
163 PS and a dual-clutch gearbox give it more character than most C-SUVs, but the chassis is tuned for comfort, not cornering.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
Visia and Visia+ undercut most C-SUV rivals on price, but a brand-new nameplate carries resale uncertainty a first-time buyer should weigh in.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
Dual-zone climate, a quiet cabin and Google built-in work for a self-driven executive, though rear legroom trails the Creta and Hyryder.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
212 mm clearance and best-in-segment approach/departure angles (26.9°/34.7°) give it real headroom over broken ghat roads for a front-wheel-drive SUV.
Paint Protection
PPF for the Nissan Tekton: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The chrome front grille and Double-C skid plate sit in the direct stone-chip path on expressway on-ramps; the sculpted bonnet character line and front fender crease are the first spots a dealer-side pre-delivery wipe leaves fine swirls, and the dual-tone Tekna+ cars show the body-to-roof colour join clearly if film is cut carelessly across it.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front with the grille and skid plate wrapped as standard on the Tekton, given how exposed that Patrol-style nose is; AG1 Square full body for Tekna+ dual-tone cars so the black-roof join line stays hidden under the film edge rather than cut across it.
Coverage
Full front plus grille and skid-plate wrap standard; add the bonnet character line and rear bumper for highway-heavy owners, full body for Tekna+ dual-tone colours.
Nissan Tekton vs Duster vs Creta vs Seltos
Cross-shopped against: Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Škoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Brezza.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Tekton | C-segment compact SUV | ₹10.49 lakh – ₹18.59 lakh | Petrol | Under 4 weeks across most variants | 4.0 / 5 |
| Renault Duster | Compact SUV | ₹10.49 lakh – ₹19.49 lakh | Petrol / Hybrid | 1–4 weeks for turbo-petrol | 4.1 / 5 |
| Hyundai Creta | Midsize SUV (4.3 m) | ₹10.91 lakh – ₹20.46 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | Diesel over 4 weeks | 4.3 / 5 |
| Kia Seltos | Midsize SUV | ₹11.25 lakh – ₹21.57 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | 4–6 weeks on petrol and turbo-petrol, 6–8… | 4.4 / 5 |
| Tata Sierra | Midsize SUV (C-SUV) | ₹11.49 lakh – ₹21.59 lakh | Petrol / Diesel | About 1 month in Hyderabad | 4.3 / 5 |
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Audi
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Audi
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Audi
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BMW
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FAQs
Nissan Tekton: Questions Buyers Ask
Nissan lists the Tekton from ₹10.49 lakh (Visia T160 MT) to ₹18.59 lakh (Tekna+ T280 DCT) ex-showroom on nissan.in as of 10 November 2026, across six trims and two turbo-petrol engines.
N-Connecta T160 MT (₹13.69 lakh) is the value pick — panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloys and dual-zone climate without Tekna's ADAS premium. Step up to Tekna (₹15.39 lakh) if the adaptive cruise control and ventilated seats matter to you.
Yes. The Tekton holds a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, scoring 30.49/32 for adult occupant protection and 45/49 for child occupant protection, with 6 airbags standard across the range.
Nissan has not published an official figure — deliveries only began 20 July 2026. Dealer listings in November 2026 quote under four weeks for most variants, but this varies by colour and trim, so confirm with your local showroom.
The Tekton undercuts the Duster's higher trims on price while matching its 212 mm ground clearance, and its 163 PS T280 engine out-powers the Creta's 1.5 petrol. The Duster and Tekton share nothing mechanically despite both being built in India — the Tekton is a Chennai-built Nissan platform, not a Duster twin. The Creta still leads on dealer network size and resale familiarity.
No. Despite both being new-generation C-SUVs from the Renault-Nissan Alliance's Chennai operations, the Tekton rides on its own Nissan platform and powertrains (1.0L and 1.3L turbo-petrol), not the Duster's engines or body.
Yes — an electric panoramic sunroof is standard from the N-Connecta trim upward (₹13.69 lakh). The base Visia and Visia+ trims do not get one.
The Tekton's 163 PS T280 engine out-powers the Seltos' 1.5 petrol and its DCT variants are priced close to the Seltos' mid trims, but the Seltos has years of India reliability data, a far larger dealer network and a turbo-GT variant the Tekton doesn't match. The Tekton wins on 212 mm ground clearance and launch-era pricing.
Its chrome grille and skid plate take the first expressway stone chips, and the dual-tone Tekna+ cars need a careful film edge at the roof join, so we run AG1 full-front with the grille wrapped as our standard Tekton package. Message Auto Grid on WhatsApp for a plan by trim.
Indicatively ₹12.59 lakh–₹22.74 lakh on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹10.49 lakh–₹18.59 lakh (Delhi, 10 Nov 2026) plus Telangana life tax (17%–18%), first-year insurance and registration. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
Nissan's claimed figures: 1.0L Turbo T160 petrol — 19.4 kmpl (ARAI); 1.3L Turbo T280 petrol — 17.8 kmpl (MT) / 18.5 kmpl (DCT), ARAI. Real-world figures depend on traffic, load and driving style.
The top variant is the Tekna+ T280 DCT (Petrol, 6-speed DCT) at ₹18.59 lakh ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the Visia T160 MT (Petrol, 6-speed MT) at ₹10.49 lakh. 12 variants in all, as of 10 Nov 2026.
Ground clearance 212 mm, boot space 518 litres, 5 seats, length 4349 mm (Nissan official specification).
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Sources
- Nissan India — official Tekton price list (MT/DCT) · read 10 Nov 2026
- Nissan Tekton — official variant and feature page · read 10 Nov 2026
- Nissan Tekton — official brochure (dimensions, engine, colour matrix) · read 10 Nov 2026
- Nissan Motor India — Tekton world premiere press release (9 July 2026) · read 10 Nov 2026
- CarDekho — Nissan Tekton variant-wise price and live dealer waiting-period listing · read 10 Nov 2026
- Autocar India — Nissan Tekton specifications and colour list · read 10 Nov 2026