Nissan India is planning to introduce the new Nissan Tekton SUV in the Indian market. Ahead of its arrival, the company has confirmed that the new SUV will be launched in Mumbai on July 9. Now, Nissan has released a new image, revealing the front end. The comic also has the tagline, “Make paths unknown.” At the same time, Nissan refers to the upcoming Tekton as ‘Baby Patrol’, highlighting its design inspiration from the brand’s Patrol SUV.At the front, the new Nissan Tekton SUV has a large front grille with a red horizontal line running through it and an illuminated Nissan logo in the middle. The SUV also features signature LED DRLs paired with the head units, which include L-shaped headlamps. Other exterior highlights include a sculpted bonnet with distinctive lines, a central scoop and a Tekton badge.At the rear, the SUV will feature a roof-mounted spoiler, raked windshield, C-shaped taillights and a large bumper. In terms of dimensions, the SUV is expected to be similar to the new Renault Duster, which is 4,345 mm long, 1,815 mm wide, 1,703 mm long and has a wheelbase of 2,657 mm.
The Tekton is expected to share engine options with the new Duster. 1.0-liter, 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine with 100 PS power and 160 nm torque combined with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Another engine is a 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged gasoline engine with 163 PS and 280 Nm of torque, combined with a 6-speed DCT or 6-speed manual. There is also a large 1.8-liter hybrid gasoline engine with 109 hp combined with a 49hp electric motor and a 20hp hybrid starter generator (HSG), combined with a 1.4kWh (280V) battery. Together, this configuration delivers a combined output of 160hp and 172Nm.Expected features are 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 digital instrument cluster with multi-colorless ambient modes, start keys and more keys.
