Ahead of its official debut in 2026, Nissan has announced the name of its upcoming new compact SUV, while giving us a glimpse into how the India-built model will look like. Named ‘Tekton’, the forthcoming crossover/SUV’s exterior styling draws inspiration from the new-generation Patrol, which we expect to arrive in South Africa in 2026.
Said Alfonso Albaisa, Corporate Executive at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, “The all-new Nissan Tekton draws its design inspiration from our legendary Nissan Patrol. It is designed to disrupt, dominate, and deliver everything today’s modern consumer desires. Imposing, stylish, and built to set a new benchmark in India and beyond, the design and build quality are distinctly Nissan – embodying the best of Nissan’s SUV DNA.”
The Tekton features C-shaped headlamps and a “robust” lower front bumper, while the front doors incorporate a ‘Double-C’ shaped accent with a subtle mountain range motif inspired by the Himalayas. Round back, a full-width lightbar spans the tailgate, with the front ‘Tekton’ lettering mirrors at the rear.
Nissan Teases Renault Duster-Based Tekton
Posted October 8, 2025
By: Cale Nuttall
Scheduled to be unveiled in 2026, Nissan has released teaser images of the Tekton compact SUV.
Ahead of its official debut in 2026, Nissan has announced the name of its upcoming new compact SUV, while giving us a glimpse into how the India-built model will look like. Named ‘Tekton’, the forthcoming crossover/SUV’s exterior styling draws inspiration from the new-generation Patrol, which we expect to arrive in South Africa in 2026.
Said Alfonso Albaisa, Corporate Executive at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, “The all-new Nissan Tekton draws its design inspiration from our legendary Nissan Patrol. It is designed to disrupt, dominate, and deliver everything today’s modern consumer desires. Imposing, stylish, and built to set a new benchmark in India and beyond, the design and build quality are distinctly Nissan – embodying the best of Nissan’s SUV DNA.”
The Tekton features C-shaped headlamps and a “robust” lower front bumper, while the front doors incorporate a ‘Double-C’ shaped accent with a subtle mountain range motif inspired by the Himalayas. Round back, a full-width lightbar spans the tailgate, with the front ‘Tekton’ lettering mirrors at the rear.
Based on the same architecture underpinning the third-generation Duster – Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF-B platform – the Tekton is expected to share its dimensions with its Renault cousin. So, around 4 343 mm in length and 1 921 mm in width. Although Nissan has yet to reveal the interior, it has confirmed that the compact SUV will offer a suite of advanced technology features.
Scheduled to be produced at the automaker’s Chennai assembly facility, the Tekton is the second product in the firm’s ‘One Car, One World’ strategy. The Tekton will initially be available in India, before being exported to select global markets.
