{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Nissan's Chennai-made Tekton SUV enters India at Rs 10.49 lakh, taking aim at Creta and Seltos",
  "summary": "Nissan Motor India has launched its new compact SUV Tekton at a starting price of Rs 10.49 lakh, positioning it as a fresh rival to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara.",
  "content": "Nissan Motor India has rolled out its new premium compact SUV, the Tekton, in a launch being seen as the company's biggest bet in its India comeback strategy. The Tekton's starting price has been set at Rs 10.49 lakh, while its Turbo T280 DCT variant starts at Rs 14.99 lakh. Nissan says the Tekton is its second new launch in the country and is expected to play a key role in the company's expansion plans in India. With the Tekton's arrival, models like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Renault Duster now have another strong rival to contend with.\n\nCreta and Seltos already hold a tight grip on the segment\nCarving out space in India's compact SUV market will not be easy for the Tekton, given how firmly the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos have already established themselves. Even so, Nissan has packed the Tekton with certain distinctive features that the company says set it apart from everything else in the segment, and it is banking on these to win over buyers looking for something different from the usual options.\n\nBuilt in Chennai, bound for markets beyond India\nNissan has confirmed that the Tekton will be manufactured entirely at its Chennai plant. From there, the SUV will not stay confined to the domestic market alone, it will also be exported to markets in West Asia and Africa. According to the company, the Tekton is the only SUV in its segment to offer turbocharged engine options across its entire lineup, meaning every variant of the car comes with the benefit of a turbo engine.\n\nTurbo T160 and T280 engines, 163 bhp on tap\nBuyers will get a choice between two engine options, the Turbo T160 and the Turbo T280. Of the two, the T280 engine produces 163 bhp of power and 280 Nm of torque, putting it among the more powerful offerings in the segment. The Tekton also comes with Google-based connectivity, which means owners will be able to use Google Maps and Google Assistant, along with access to more than 200 apps available on the Google Play Store.\n\n700 litres of boot space and 212 mm ground clearance\nNissan says the Tekton offers up to 700 litres of boot space, the highest in its segment, along with 212 mm of ground clearance and advanced features aimed at improving grip. Nissan Motor India Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa said the Tekton is the central pillar of Nissan's comeback strategy in India. He added that the SUV has been designed specifically around the needs of Indian customers and will be built in India before making its way into global markets.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For SUV buyers: Compact SUV shoppers now have one more option beyond the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, which should sharpen price and feature competition and could translate into better deals for customers.\n• For jobs tied to the Chennai plant: The Tekton will be manufactured entirely at Nissan's Chennai plant and also exported to West Asia and Africa, which could boost production activity there.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. What is the starting price of the Nissan Tekton?\nThe Nissan Tekton's starting price has been set at Rs 10.49 lakh.\n\n2. How much does the Turbo T280 DCT variant of the Tekton cost?\nThis variant starts at Rs 14.99 lakh.\n\n3. Which cars will the Tekton compete against?\nIt will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Renault Duster.\n\n4. Where will the Tekton be manufactured?\nThe Tekton will be manufactured entirely at Nissan's Chennai plant.\n\n5. Which markets will the Tekton be exported to?\nBesides India, it will be exported to West Asia and African markets.\n\n6. What engine options does the Tekton offer?\nIt offers Turbo T160 and Turbo T280 engine options, with the T280 producing 163 bhp of power and 280 Nm of torque.\n\n7. What connectivity features does the Tekton have?\nIt comes with Google-based connectivity, including Google Maps, Google Assistant and access to over 200 apps on the Google Play Store.\n\n8. How much boot space and ground clearance does the Tekton have?\nIt offers up to 700 litres of boot space and 212 mm of ground clearance.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/auto/chennai-planta-men-banegi-nissan-ki-nai-tekton-esayuvi-kimata-10-49-lakha-rupaye-se-shuru-6492",
  "category": "Auto",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-10",
  "tags": [
    "Nissan Tekton",
    "Compact SUV",
    "Hyundai Creta",
    "Kia Seltos",
    "Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara",
    "Chennai Manufacturing"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}