Nissan Tekton

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Nissan Tekton
Overview
Manufacturer Nissan
Also called Dacia/Renault Duster
Production2026 (to commence)
AssemblyIndia: Chennai (Renault Nissan Automotive India)
Body and chassis
Class Subcompact crossover SUV (B)
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Platform Renault-Nissan CMF-B LS
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Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,657 mm (104.6 in)
Chronology
Predecessor Nissan Kicks (D15)

The Nissan Tekton is an upcoming subcompact crossover SUV to be produced by Nissan exclusively for India. It is a rebadged and redesigned version of the third-generation Dacia Duster and will also be sold alongside the Renault-badged version of the Duster.

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The name "Tekton" is derived from the Greek word meaning "craftsman" or "architect".

Overview

The Tekton was initially announced in March of 2024 as one of 3 cars to be introduced by Nissan in India by 2026 and as one of 4 models to be introduced by Renault and Nissan in the region, with each brand launching 2 models respectively. [1]

It is the first of four models that Nissan has planned to launch in India by 2025. The Tektron's launch will take place in the middle of 2026, with production planned to start in the first quarter of 2026. Pre-production models are already testing. [2]

It is expected to compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Suzuki Grand Vitara and Suzuki Victoris. [3] [4]

Design and features

The front of the Tekton uses C-shaped headlights and chrome trim on the grille. Both the front and rear bumpers use a rugged design with aluminum-style inserts around the intakes. The taillights' design is inspired by the Nissan Patrol/Armada, and full-width light bars are present at both the front and back. No details are present about the interior's design, except that the dashboard combines body-colored trim with gloss black and metal accents. [5] [4]

Carscoops initially stated that the Tekton's headlights, when the model was first teased, were reminiscent of the Nissan Interstar. [1] Nissan's senior design director, Ken Lee, has stated that the Tekton is intended to be a "baby Patrol" in terms of visual appeal. [3]

The Tekton's interior is expected to use a fully digital driver's display, auto AC, ambient lighting, a premium sound system, a wireless smartphone charger, push-button engine start/stop, and a panoramic sunroof. [4] Electronic stability control, an automatic braking system with electronic brakeforce distribution, and Level 2 ADAS capacity are expected to be utilized on the Tekton.

Powertrain

Details about the exact powertrains the Tekton will use are currently unknown but it is expected to use a 1.0-litre or 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with manual or automatic gearbox options. [4] A hybrid version is also expected. [6]

References

  1. 1 2 Pappas, Thanos (28 March 2024). "Renault And Nissan Announce New Budget SUVs For India". Carscoops.
  2. "Nissan to launch mid-size SUV Tekton in India by mid-2026, export plans in place". The Economic Times. 7 October 2025.
  3. 1 2 Mukherjee, Amritanshu (7 October 2025). "Nissan Tekton SUV to take on Hyundai Creta, Maruti Victoris: Expected launch date, design, price and more". Express Drives (Financial Express).
  4. 1 2 3 4 Nimje, Sonika Nitin. "Nissan Tekton unveiled in India: A bold new SUV rival to Creta and Seltos". Business Standard.
  5. Pappas, Thanos (7 October 2025). "Nissan Turned The Dacia Duster Into A Baby Armada". Carscoops.
  6. "Nissan Tekton: Nissan's upcoming family SUV for India— what it offers, what is expected, pricing and launch in India". The Economic Times. 7 October 2025.