Nissan India has just launched the new Nissan Tekton SUV in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the new Tekton online or by visiting their nearest dealers by paying Rs 21,000, and deliveries will start from July 20. The SUV will compete with the 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 facility in Tamil Nadu. In this article, we compare the new Renault Duster with the new Nissan Tekton in terms of price, specs and features.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Price, variants The new Nissan Tekton is offered in six variants – Visia, Visia plus, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna and Tekna plus with prices ranging from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom). The Renault Duster is offered in five variants – authentic, evolution, techno, techno plus and iconic with prices ranging from Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 18.09 lakh (both ex-showroom prices). The starting price of Rs 10.29 lakh was applicable for customers who pre-booked their cars from March 2026; thereafter, the standard price starts from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The Nissan Tekton is available in six variants, one more than the Renault Duster’s five, 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 are slightly different in their overall size. 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 ground clearance 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 the 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 transmission only. Another engine option is a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol that puts out 163hp, 280Nm, and comes paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). The Duster, on the other hand, will also be offered with a strong 1.8-liter hybrid gasoline engine with 109 hp, coupled with a 49hp electric motor and a 20hp hybrid starter generator (HSG), coupled with a 1.4kWh (280V) battery. Together, this configuration provides a combined system output of 160 hp and 172 Nm. This hybrid powertrain will be launched this festive season.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: FeaturesIn terms of features, the Duster gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, an electric tailgate, 6-way ventilated and powered front seats, 48 ​​keyless ignition/ambient lighting modes, multi-color ignition modes, multiple ambient lighting plus. Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child anchors, 360-degree camera, electric parking brake, disc brakes on all four wheels and ADAS Level 2 functions.The Tekton gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, a powered tailgate, 6-way adjustable and ventilated front seats 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 receives a 5-star safety rating from BNCAP.
