Nissan previews Tekton for India debut in 2026 built at Chennai plant

Nissan has unveiled the name and a first design preview of the Tekton, a compact sport utility vehicle scheduled to debut in India in 2026 and to be built at the Renault‑Nissan Alliance plant in Chennai. The company said the Tekton is based on the same architecture as the new Dacia‑Renault Duster and will be sold in India under the Nissan badge, with plans to export the model to select global markets.

The preview shows a vehicle that combines fresh Nissan styling with much of the Duster’s underlying bodywork. Nissan has reworked the front and rear treatments, giving the Tekton a Patrol‑inspired face with pronounced C‑shaped LED headlamps, chrome grille inserts, a sculpted bonnet emblazoned with Tekton lettering, and a rugged lower bumper with aluminum‑style highlights. At the rear, distinctive taillight graphics and a red lightbar that spans the tailgate link the design to Nissan’s larger Patrol SUV while side panels and the greenhouse largely mirror the Duster. Nissan also previewed an interior image that pairs body‑colored trim with glossy black and metal accents and said the cabin will offer advanced technology and a premium feel.

Engineering details confirm the Tekton will...