Nissan India has confirmed that the Tekton SUV will make its global debut on July 9, 2026 and has released a teaser showing the new design details. The teaser also describes the upcoming Tekto as a ‘Baby Patrol’, hinting at its strong design ties to the brand’s flagship SUV. The Tekton is expected to carry several Patrol-inspired styling cues, including the grille, headlights and other exterior details. The upcoming model shares its platform with the new Renault Duster and will be manufactured at Renault’s plant in Tamil Nadu.
In terms of design, the upcoming SUV will feature a wide front grille with a red horizontal stripe running across it and an illuminated Nissan logo in the center. The SUV also features signature full-width LED DRLs linked to headlamp units that incorporate L-shaped lighting elements. Other exterior highlights include a hood sculpted with prominent character lines, a central hood scoop and Tekton badging. At the rear, the SUV will get a roof-mounted spoiler, raked windshield, C-shaped integrated taillights and a large bumper. In terms of dimensions, the SUV is expected to be similar to the new Renault Duster with dimensions of 4345mm length, 1815mm width, 1703mm height and 2657mm wheelbase.The Tekto is expected to share engine options with the new Duster. A 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder turbo engine with 100 horsepower and 160 Nm of torque is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Another engine is a 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged gasoline engine with 163 hp and 280 Nm of torque, 6-speed DCT or 6-speed manual. There’s also a larger 1.8-liter hybrid gasoline engine with 109 horsepower, paired with a 49 horsepower electric motor and a 20 horsepower hybrid starter generator (HSG) paired with a 1.4 kWh (280 V) battery. Together, this configuration provides a combined system output of 160 hp and 172 Nm.Expected features include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, power liftgate, 6-way power and ventilated front seats, 48-color illumination, push-button start/start. modes and more.The new Nissan Tekton will be the flagship product for Nissan India. It is expected to be priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 18 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV will compete with the likes of Renault Duster, Tata Sierra, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and others.
