The design of the Nissan Tekton: 'Baby Petrol 'first look
The Nissan Tecton's look is heavily inspired by the globally famous Nissan Patrol, which is why it is also being called the 'Baby Patrol'. It has a straight and bold front fascia. 'TEKTON 'will be seen written on the side of the bonnet.
It gets a large grille and rectangular LED headlights. The special thing is that it has a full-width LED DRL signature and a red trim strip, which makes its front look even more spectacular.
The rear of the car features C-shaped connected tail lamps and a sleek LED light bar that connects the two tail lamps. Also, the muscular wheel arches, roof rails, rear spoiler and silver skid plates complete its sporty look. In the spy shots, it is slightly longer and wider than the Hyundai Creta.
Interior and features
The cabin of this SUV will be very modern and full of features. It features a 10.1 -inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
There is a 10.25 -inch digital instrument cluster for the driver. For comfort, it gets ventilated front seats (6-way powered), panoramic sunroof, 48-colour ambient lighting and wireless charging. Other features include dual-zone automatic climate control, paddle shifters, powered tailgate, Arkamys premium sound system and keyless entry.
Level-2 ADAS and robust security
The Tecton will feature Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) technology, which can include 17 features. It comes with features like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and blind spot monitoring.
The car also features a 360-degree camera and front and rear parking sensors for safe parking. Safety features include 6-airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
Both cars (Duster and Tecton) are expected to receive a 5-star GNCAP / BNCAP crash test rating from the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
Powertrain: Two petrol engines
Talking about the powertrain, this SUV can come with two powerful petrol engine options. The 1.0 -litre turbo-petrol engine produces 100bhp and 160Nm of torque and comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox.
The 1.3 -litre turbo-petrol engine produces 163bhp and 280Nm of torque. The engine is offered with 6-speed manual and 6-speed DCT options. Apart from this, there is also talk of a 1.8 -litre strong hybrid petrol engine, which will give 160hp of combined power.
However, this hybrid version could arrive sometime after the launch. The company will not offer a diesel engine option in this SUV.
Who will fight with whom?
Once launched in the Indian market, the Kia Seltos will rival the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Creta, Ford EcoSport, Ford EcoSport and the upcoming Skoda Kushaq.
There is already a lot of competition in this segment, but Nissan has tried its best to make its place in this market with its strong design, features and affordable price. Talking about the prices, the Tecton can be between ₹10.50 lakh and ₹19 lakh (ex-showroom).
Conclusion
Nissan Tecton is coming with a strong claim in the Indian SUV market. The world premiere on July 9 is significant as it is a major part of Nissan's comeback strategy in India.
Features like the 1.3 -litre turbo petrol engine, Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof and premium interiors will make it stand strong against the likes of Creta. However, there are already plenty of options in this segment, so it remains to be seen how much space this' baby petrol 'from Nissan makes in the hearts of customers.
If you are looking to buy an SUV with a powerful look, great features and reliable safety, then the Nissan Tecton can be a good option for you. Stay tuned to timesbull.com for more updates and car reviews.