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Nissan Names Tekton as Its New India-Bound Midsize SUV, Launch Set for Mid-2026

Built on the CMF-B platform, the Patrol‑inspired model will be made in Chennai for India with select export plans.

Overview

  • Nissan Motor India officially revealed the Tekton name and design teasers, following dealer previews and ongoing road tests.
  • The company confirmed an India market debut between April and June 2026, aligned with Q1 FY2027.
  • The SUV rides on the CMF-B architecture shared with the new Renault/Dacia Duster and will be manufactured at the Renault‑Nissan plant in Chennai.
  • Styling cues take after the Patrol, featuring a flat sculpted bonnet, C-shaped LED signatures front and rear, and a full-width tail-light bar.
  • Final specs are pending, with media reporting expected petrol and hybrid options and a likely 1.3‑litre turbo petrol, while pricing, ADAS content, transmission choices and AWD availability remain unannounced.