JAMMU, Jul 9: Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL) on Thursday unveiled the all-new Nissan TEKTON at its world premiere in India, marking a major milestone in the company’s product expansion strategy. The premium C-SUV has been launched at an introductory price starting from ₹10.49 lakh for the T160 range and ₹14.99 lakh for the T280 range.
The all-new TEKTON becomes the only SUV in its segment to offer a 100 per cent turbocharged engine lineup across all variants. It also boasts several segment-leading features, including 280 Nm of torque, Google Built-in connectivity, 700-litre boot space, and advanced driver assistance technologies (ADAS).
Manufactured at Nissan’s Chennai plant under the company’s “One Car, One World” philosophy, TEKTON has been developed not only for Indian customers but also for export to several international markets, including the Middle East and Africa, reinforcing India’s growing importance in Nissan’s global manufacturing and export network.
Speaking at the world premiere, Guillaume Cartier, Chief Performance Officer, Nissan, said the launch reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its SUV portfolio in India while combining global product excellence with local market requirements. He described TEKTON as a key step towards building a more competitive and future-ready product lineup.
Massimiliano Messina, Chairperson of Nissan’s Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania (AMIEO) Region, said India continues to play a pivotal role in Nissan’s global growth strategy. He noted that TEKTON represents the success of the “One Car, One World” approach by being engineered and manufactured in India for both domestic and overseas markets.
Highlighting the company’s India strategy, Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director of Nissan Motor India, said TEKTON represents the flagship of Nissan’s resurgence in the country. He said the SUV has been designed to offer bold styling, premium interiors, intelligent technology, strong performance and practical features suited to Indian customers.
Inspired by the iconic Nissan Patrol, TEKTON features a bold exterior with signature C-shaped LED headlamps, connected LED tail lamps, muscular styling, 212 mm ground clearance and a spacious tri-tone cabin equipped with dual digital displays, powered ventilated seats, premium leatherette upholstery and a fly-by-wire electronic gear selector.
The SUV is powered by two turbocharged petrol engines. The Turbo T160 delivers fuel efficiency of 19.4 kmpl, while the more powerful Turbo T280 produces 163 PS of power and 280 Nm of torque with a fuel efficiency of 18.5 kmpl. Customers can choose between a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
On the safety front, TEKTON comes equipped with six airbags as standard, over 40 standard safety features, a high-strength steel body structure and more than 17 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features, including Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Warning and a 360-degree Around View Monitor.
Bookings for the all-new Nissan TEKTON are now open across Nissan dealerships and digital platforms across India. The launch is expected to play a key role in strengthening Nissan’s position in the highly competitive premium SUV segment while driving the next phase of the company’s resurgence in the Indian market.