Nissan Launches Tekton SUV in India to Drive Global Exports

Following a July 8 announcement, Nissan Motor India officially launched the Tekton midsize SUV at a global premiere in Mumbai on July 9, 2026. Nicknamed the "Baby Patrol" for its design inspiration from the flagship Nissan Patrol, the Tekton is a badge-engineered version of the Renault Duster. It is built on the CMF-B platform and manufactured at a Renault-Nissan facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The SUV is priced between Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 18.59 lakh across six variants. It offers two turbocharged petrol engine options: a 100 hp 1.0-litre and a 163 hp 1.3-litre. The vehicle earned a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating, featuring standard six airbags and electronic stability control, with Level 2 ADAS available in the top-spec Tekna+ trim. Bookings opened on July 9 with deliveries starting July 20.

As part of the "Re: Nissan" transformation plan and a 700 million Euro investment by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, the company intends to use India as a production hub for 50 global markets, including Saudi Arabia and South Africa. Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa announced a target of 100,000 domestic sales and 100,000 exports annually. Nissan further plans to expand its portfolio to four vehicles by early 2027, including a seven-seat SUV, and introduce an electric vehicle by 2028.