Nissan India has just launched the new Nissan Tekton SUV in the Indian market with prices starting at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Interested customers can book the new Tekton online or visit their nearest dealership by paying Rs 21,000, and the delivery 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 facility in Tamil Nadu. In this article, let’s compare the new Renault Duster with the new Nissan Tekton in terms of price, features and specifications.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Price, variety The new Nissan Tekton is offered in six variants – Visia, Visia plus, Acenta, N-Connecta, Tekna and Tekna plus with prices starting from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh, respectively (ex-showroom). Renault Duster is offered in five variants – real, evolution, techno, techno plus and standard with prices starting from Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 18.09 lakh (all these prices were previously displayed). An introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh was applied to customers who pre-booked their cars by March 2026; after that, 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 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 platform. However, they differ slightly in their overall dimensions. The Tekton is 4,348mm long, 1,815mm wide and 1,674mm tall, with a 2,657mm wheelbase. In comparison, the Duster is the same length at 4,348mm and shares the same wheelbase of 2,657mm, but is 2mm shorter at 1,813mm and 18mm shorter at 1,656mm.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: Engine optionsThe new Nissan Tekton and Renault Duster get the same engine – 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbo petrol with 100hp, 166Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox only. Another engine is a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder turbo petrol that produces 163hp, 280Nm, and comes mated to a 6-speed manual or 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT). On the other hand, the Duster will also be offered with a 1.8-liter hybrid petrol 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 delivers a combined output of 160hp and 172Nm. This hybrid powertrain will be launched this holiday season.
Nissan Tekton vs Renault Duster: FeaturesDuster has 10.1 inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, powered tailgate, 6-way powered and ventilated seats, 48-colored light-color, multi-colorless key/entry. modes and more. Safety equipment includes six airbags, ABS with EBD, power steering, rear parking mirrors, ISOFIX child seat anchors, 360-degree camera, electric power brake, disc brakes on all four wheels and ADAS Level 2 features.The Tekton gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, power tailgate, 6-seat adjustable front seats and air conditioning and more. Safety equipment includes six airbags, Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, front and rear sensors, an electric brake, and it gets a five-star safety rating from BNCAP.