Nissan Tekton safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests
It looks like safety ratings are getting proper attention now. The Nissan Tekton managed to secure a five star rating in the Bharat NCAP crash tests.
This is a solid update for anyone currently looking at family cars in this segment. Build quality has become a major point of discussion during showroom visits lately, and having official local crash test results makes it much easier to compare options objectively.
How much weight do you give to these local crash test scores when finalizing your car purchase?
Nissan Tekton — the numbers
Price
₹10,49,000 – ₹13,19,000
Ex-showroom, pooled across the market
On-road, by city
On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.
The detail
Safety(1)
Specifications(3)
Efficiency by fuel: Petrol Manual 19.4 kmpl · Petrol DCT 18.5 kmpl · Petrol 19.4 kmpl · Petrol 17.8 kmpl
Variants (24)
- Visia T160 1-litre MT₹10,49,000
- Visia Plus T160 1-litre MT₹11,14,000
- Acenta T160 1-litre MT₹11,79,000
- N-Connecta T160 1-litre MT₹13,69,000
- Acenta T280 1.3-litre DCT₹14,99,000
- N-Connecta T280 1.3-litre MT₹14,99,000
- Tekna T160 1-litre MT₹15,39,000
- Tekna T280 1.3-litre MT₹16,39,000
- N-Connecta T280 1.3-litre DCT₹16,49,000
- Tekna Plus T160 1-litre MT₹16,49,000
- Tekna T280 1.3-litre DCT₹17,79,000
- Tekna Plus T280 1.3-litre DCT₹18,59,000
- Visia T160 Mt—
- Visia plus T160 Mt—
- Acenta T160 Mt—
- N Connecta T160 Mt—
- Acenta T280 Dct—
- N Connecta T280 Mt—
- Tekna T160 Mt—
- Tekna T280 Mt—
- N Connecta T280 Dct—
- Tekna plus T160 Mt—
- Tekna T280 Dct—
- Tekna plus T280 Dct—
Ex-showroom, rounded to the nearest thousand.
Colours (16)
- Moonbow Gray
- Onyx Black
- Pearl White
- Blade Silver
- Flare Garnet Red
- Indigo Blue
- Pearl White with Onyx Black
- Flare Garnet Red with Onyx Black
- Indigo Blue with Onyx Black
- Blade Silver with Onyx Black
- Moonbow Gray with Onyx Black
- Pearl White And Onyx Black
- Indigo Blue And Onyx Black
- Blade Silver And Onyx Black
- Flare Garnet Red And Onyx Black
- Moonbow And Onyx Black
TT Score
The Nissan Tekton offers a well-rounded petrol SUV proposition on paper, pairing an accessible ₹10.49 lakh entry ex-showroom price with available performance reaching 160.77 bhp and claimed efficiency up to 19.4 kmpl.
Who it suits
- Highway performance seekers — The 1333 cc engine develops 160.77 bhp and 280 Nm of torque paired with a 6-speed manual or DCT gearbox for strong open-road capability.
- Budget-conscious family buyers — The base 999 cc model provides 5 seats and 6 airbags starting at ₹10.49 lakh ex-showroom, with estimated entry on-road pricing from ~₹11.75 lakh in Delhi.
- Efficiency-focused automatic commuters — The petrol DCT automatic variant returns a competitive claimed fuel economy of 18.5 kmpl while managing 280 Nm of torque.
Worth knowing
- · Powertrain choices are restricted strictly to petrol, with no diesel or alternative fuel options listed.
- · There is a substantial performance gap between the 999 cc base engine (98.63 bhp, 166 Nm) and the 1333 cc unit (160.77 bhp, 280 Nm).
- · State registration and taxes notably increase the ₹10.49 lakh base price, with estimated on-road costs reaching ~₹12.48 lakh in Karnataka.
Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.
Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 23 Aug 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.
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