Nissan Tekton finally in South Africa with a tough task ahead of it
Tekton enters one of the toughest and most congested segments of the local market.
The Nissan Tekton has arrived in South Africa, marking a significant entry as part of the company's RE:NISSAN restructuring plan. As the first export nation to receive the vehicle, South Africa's inclusion highlights the Republic's importance to Nissan. The Tekton is set to be exported to 50 countries, with both right-and-left-hand drive versions available.
Despite being based on the CMF-B platform, the Tekton has undergone several dynamic changes to differentiate itself from the Duster, its sibling model. Internally, the Tekton boasts a Nissan-specific interior and a range of premium features, some of which are not available on other Renault versions. Externally, the vehicle features a restyled exterior inspired by the Y63 Patrol, with new headlights, a grille, bumper, and air intake.
The Tekton comes in six colors, both single and two-tone, including Pearl White, Onyx Black, Blade Silver, Moonbow Grey, Indigo Blue, and Flare Garnet Red. Inside, the vehicle offers four interior colors depending on the selected trim level. The Tekton is powered by either a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine, producing 74kW and 160Nm of torque, or a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, generating 115kW and 260Nm.
Both engines are paired with a six-speed transmission, with the manual version achieving a 0-100km/h time of 12.4 seconds and a top speed of 170km/h.
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