The Nissan Tekton has earned a full 5-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP), making it one of the safest midsize SUVs in India. The SUV achieved impressive scores in both adult and child occupant protection, matching the crash test results of its sibling, the Renault Duster.
Moreover, the 5-star rating applies to every variant of the Tekton. As a result, buyers can expect the same high level of crash protection across the entire lineup.
Adult Occupant Protection
The Nissan Tekton scored 30.49 out of 32 points in the Adult Occupant Protection tests. During the frontal offset deformable barrier crash test, the SUV secured 14.49 out of 16 points.
Furthermore, Bharat NCAP rated protection for the driver’s head, neck, pelvis, and thighs as Good. However, it rated protection for the chest, tibia, and feet as Adequate. Meanwhile, the front passenger received a Good rating across all major body regions.
The Tekton also impressed in the side impact tests. It scored the maximum 16 out of 16 points in the side movable deformable barrier test. In addition, it received an OK rating in the more demanding side pole impact test.
Child Occupant Protection
The Nissan Tekton performed equally well in the Child Occupant Protection assessment. It scored 45 out of 49 points, making it one of the safest SUVs for families.
During the evaluation, Bharat NCAP tested the SUV using rear-facing child dummies representing 18-month-old and 3-year-old children. The TEKTON secured the maximum 24 points in the dynamic crash tests. Similarly, its Child Restraint System received the full 12 points.
However, the vehicle assessment contributed 9 out of 13 points, bringing the final Child Occupant Protection score to 45 out of 49.
Safety Features
Nissan equips the Tekton with an extensive list of standard safety features across the range. Every variant comes with six airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Hill Start Assist, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and three-point seatbelts for every passenger.
Meanwhile, the top-spec TEKNA+ variant adds a Level 2 ADAS suite. It includes Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Blind Spot Detection, Forward Collision Warning, and several other driver assistance features. Consequently, the flagship variant offers an even higher level of active safety.
Prices In India
The Nissan TEKTON is currently available at the following introductory ex-showroom prices.
| Variant | Price (Ex-Showroom) |
|---|---|
| VISIA T160 MT | Rs 10.49 Lakh |
| VISIA+ T160 MT | Rs 11.14 Lakh |
| ACENTA T160 MT | Rs 11.79 Lakh |
| N-CONNECTA T160 MT | Rs 13.69 Lakh |
| ACENTA T280 DCT | Rs 14.99 Lakh |
| N-CONNECTA T280 MT | Rs 14.99 Lakh |
| TEKNA T160 MT | Rs 15.39 Lakh |
| TEKNA T280 MT | Rs 16.39 Lakh |
| TEKNA+ T160 MT | Rs 16.49 Lakh |
| N-CONNECTA T280 DCT | Rs 16.49 Lakh |
| TEKNA T280 DCT | Rs 17.79 Lakh |
| TEKNA+ T280 DCT | Rs 18.59 Lakh |
Rivals In India
The Nissan TEKTON competes in India’s highly competitive midsize SUV segment. It rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Tata Sierra, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and Renault Duster.
However, the TEKTON now stands out by combining a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating with a feature-rich package and a fully turbocharged engine lineup.
Conclusion
The Bharat NCAP results further strengthen the Nissan TEKTON’s appeal in the Indian market. It delivers excellent crash protection for both adults and children while offering a comprehensive list of standard safety features.
Moreover, the availability of Level 2 ADAS on higher variants adds another layer of confidence for buyers. Overall, the TEKTON has positioned itself as one of the safest and most well-rounded SUVs in its segment, making it an attractive option for families as well as enthusiasts.
