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Nissan tests seven-seat Tekton SUV in India with radar-based ADAS ahead of expected 2027 launch
Spy shots of the Nissan test vehicle show 18-inch alloy wheels, a longer rear overhang and two apparent millimetre-wave radar sensors in the front bumper. The likely engine is a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol making 163 PS.
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The numbers
Figures from GaadiWaadi,
| Tyre section on test vehicle: | 225/60 |
|---|---|
| Expected wheelbase: | around 2,657 mm |
| ADAS functions on five-seat Tekton: | 17+ |
| Likely engine torque: | 280 Nm |
Why it matters for the brand
Two apparent millimetre-wave radar sensors in the front bumper suggest ADAS content on a mainstream Nissan SUV, so ADAS and sensor suppliers and local sourcing partners are worth watching, though at 70% confidence the 2027 timeline could still shift.
What to track next
- Further spy shots showing production-ready lights, interior or ADAS sensor placement
- Official Nissan teaser or launch-date announcement
- Homologation or type-approval listings confirming the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol's 163 PS and 280 Nm
- Rivals adding ADAS or a turbo-petrol option to their three-row SUVs
- Nissan India commentary that moves the launch window away from 2027
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- Nissan is likely to keep testing the seven-seat Tekton on Indian roads and release teaser material only closer to launch.
- Expect Nissan to position the Tekton as a feature-led three-row SUV, with the radar-based ADAS and the 163 PS turbo-petrol as the main selling points.
- Rival three-row SUV makers may respond with ADAS-equipped variants or sharper variant pricing as the Tekton nears launch.
- Nissan is likely to confirm the launch timeline and powertrain details only after homologation and dealer-readiness steps are complete.
- Customers considering a seven-seater are likely to defer purchase decisions if the Tekton's 2027 timeline firms up.
The source
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