Nissan India has just launched the new Nissan Tekton SUV in the Indian market priced at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested buyers can book the new Tekton online or by visiting their nearest dealerships by paying Rs 21,000 and the deliveries will start from July 20. The SUV will compete with Renault Duster, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Volkswagen Taigun and other mid-size SUVs in the Indian market. The new Tekton shares its platform with the new Renault Duster and will be manufactured at Renault’s Tamil Nadu facility. In this article, let’s compare the new Renault Duster with the new Nissan Tekton in terms of price, specifications and features.
Nissan Tekton and Renault Duster: Price, variants The new Nissan Tekton is offered in six variants – Visia, Visia plus, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna and Tekna plus priced from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh (ex-showroom). The Renault Duster is offered in five variants – Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno Plus and Iconic with prices ranging from Rs 10.29 to Rs 18.09 lakh (both ex-showroom prices). The starting price of Rs 10.29 lakh was applicable for buyers who pre-booked their cars till March 2026; after that, the standard price starts at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nissan Tekton is available in six variants, one more than the Renault Duster’s five models, and is priced up to Rs 50,000 higher across the range.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: DimensionsBoth the 2026 Nissan Tekton and the 2026 Renault Duster are based on the Renault-Nissan CMF-B modular platform. However, they differ slightly in their overall dimensions. The Tekton measures 4,348 mm in length, 1,815 mm in width and 1,674 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,657 mm. In comparison, the Duster is identical in length at 4,348mm and shares the same wheelbase of 2,657mm, but is 2mm narrower at 1,813mm and 18mm shorter in height at 1,656mm.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Engine optionsThe new Nissan Tekton and Renault Duster get identical engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol with 100hp, 166Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. Another engine option is a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol that delivers 163PS, 280Nm, and comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). Duster, on the other hand, will additionally be offered with a 1.8-liter powerful 109 hp hybrid gasoline engine, paired with a 49 hp electric motor and a 20 hp hybrid starter generator (HSG), paired with a 1.4 kWh (280 V) battery. Together, this configuration delivers a combined system output of 160 PS and 172 Nm. This hybrid powertrain will be launched this holiday season.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: FeaturesIn terms of features, the Duster has a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, power tailgate, 6-way power and ventilated front seat, 6-way and ventilated light, keyless entry, color keyless entry, 48-mode multi-drive and more. Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX anchorages for child seats, 360-degree camera, electric parking brake, four-wheel disc brakes and ADAS level 2 functions.The Tekton gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital driver display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, power tailgate, 6-way adjustable front seats and ventilation and more. Safety features include six airbags, level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, front and rear sensors, an electronic parking brake, and it also gets a 5-star safety rating from BNCAP.
