The 7-seater SUV segment in India is getting more crowded by the day, and now another carmaker is ready to join the fight. This Japanese brand has been testing a bigger version of its recently launched SUV, and it has now been spotted again. The new spy shots are the clearest yet and reveal several new details. In today’s article, let’s talk about this upcoming Rs 17 lakh 7-seater SUV.Attention Readers! Join us on our WhatsApp Community for daily auto news updates.
New 7-Seater SUV Spotted Testing Again
The SUV is the seven-seater version of the Nissan Tekton. This is the second time it has been spotted. We covered the first sighting a few days ago, but those pictures didn’t reveal much. This time, we can see the SUV up close.
Let’s talk straight away about the changes. At the front, the bumper has been redesigned with vertical slits. The big highlight is that the bumper seems to house two millimetre-wave radars, which suggests a more advanced ADAS setup than the five-seater. The headlamps and the inverted L-shaped LED DRLs look similar to the Tekton’s. At the rear, the tail lamps are completely new, with a connected design that looks very different from the Tekton’s.
Furthermore, the SUV rides on 18-inch alloy wheels that look slightly different from the Tekton’s. The tyres are also taller. The width is the same at 225 mm, but the profile is 60, compared with 55 on the five-seater. The wheelbase seems unchanged at 2,657 mm, which means the extra length has gone into the rear overhang to make space for the third row.
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Interiors & Powertrain
The cabin hasn’t been spotted yet, but we can make a few guesses. The seven-seater will most likely carry forward the Tekton’s features, such as the panoramic sunroof, a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, auto AC, and ventilated front seats. Nissan could also add rear sunshades and a wireless charging pad, as the SUV sits higher in the range.
Under the hood, expect the same 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine as the Tekton, which makes 163 bhp and 280 Nm. Nissan might skip including the 1.0-litre turbo petrol mill, as it may feel underpowered for this SUV. Transmission-wise, it should be offered with a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed wet DCT automatic. We don’t expect an AWD system or a strong hybrid for now.
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Expected Launch & Price
Nissan has not announced the launch date. With testing just beginning, we expect the Tekton 7-seater to arrive in 2027, priced between Rs. 17 lakh and Rs. 25 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). It is likely to rival the Hyundai Alcazar, Mahindra XUV 7XO and other models in that space. The Tekton has not yet given Nissan the sales boost it needs so that the seven-seater could be an important model for the brand.
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