UPCOMING LAUNCH FROM NISSAN

Launch & Positioning

India Debut: July 9, 2026

Launch: Mid-2026, likely August-September 2026

Production: Q1 2026 at Renault Nissan plant, Chennai

Segment: Mid-size/subcompact crossover SUV

Rivals: Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq

Predecessor: Nissan Kicks . 

Price

Expected: ₹11-19 Lakh ex-showroom

Base to top: ₹10.49 Lakh to ₹18.69 Lakh. 

Platform & Dimensions

Platform: RGMP/CMF-B modular platform shared with Renault Duster

Length: 4,785mm

Wheelbase: 2,800mm / 2,657mm

Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive

Ground Clearance: ∼212mm 1b9d66817903

Exterior Design - "Baby Patrol"

Inspiration: Nissan Patrol SUV

Front: Wide grille with horizontal slats, full-width red accent strip through illuminated Nissan logo, rectangular LED headlamps, C-shaped LED DRLs at bumper edges

Bonnet: Muscular ridges with TEKTON lettering across leading edge

Side: Boxy profile, flat roofline, roof rails, chunky wheel arches, 18-inch alloys with 225-section tyres

Rear: Connected LED tail-lamps with C-shaped signature, full-width light bar, prominent TEKTON lettering

Handles: Duster-like pull-type front, C-pillar mounted rear. 

Interior & Features

Dashboard: Three-tone scheme - blue, black, copper

Infotainment: 10.1-inch touchscreen

Cluster: 10.25-inch digital driver's display

Comfort: Ventilated & powered front seats, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control

Tech: Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, wireless charger, air purifier, powered tailgate

Other: Large AC vents, rear AC vents. 

Safety

Standard: 6 airbags, ABS, EBD

ADAS: Level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

Other: 360-degree camera, blind-spot monitor, ESC, hill hold assist, electronic parking brake with auto hold, TPMS

Rating: Expected to comply with Bharat NCAP 5-star..

Nissan Tekton - Engine & Performance Details

1. 1.0L Turbo-Petrol Engine

Power: 100 PS

Torque: 160 Nm

Gearbox: 6-speed Manual

Expected Mileage: 18-20 kmpl

2. 1.3L Turbo-Petrol Engine 

Power: 163 PS

Torque: 280 Nm

Gearbox Options: 6-speed Manual or 7-speed DCT Automatic

Expected Mileage: 16-18 kmpl

Future Hybrid Option

Engine: 1.8L strong-hybrid with 1.4kWh battery

Combined Output: 160 PS

Note: Likely to come if Renault launches Duster hybrid

Drivetrain: Front-wheel-drive for both engines

Platform: CMF-B/RGMP shared with Renault Duster.