Ahead of its now confirmed first half of 2027 unveiling, Nissan’s three-row version of the Tekton has been spied in its clearest form to date undergoing testing in India.
Three-rows
Internally known as the “three-row”, the newcomer will be produced alongside its sibling at alliance partner Renault’s Chennai plant, with reported seating of seven or six depending on the trim level.
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Spotted by Indian publication Rushlane, the unnamed newcomer still sported heavy camouflage across most of its exterior, but with certain differences from the Tekton noted.
New rear-end styling
Besides the added length, which publication claims to be around 300 mm, the rear-end styling has been redesigned to include new L-shaped light clusters connected by a full-width LED light bar partially covered underneath the layers of disguise.
In addition to replacing the Tekton’s C-shaped clusters, the rear window appears to be different, while a close up of the front reveals the same headlight clusters and just slits for the grille.
The publication, however, speculates that a frontal redesign could still take place to further differentiae the newcomer from the Tekton.
Not seen was the interior, which will most likely be similar to that of the Tekton in that it has already undergone a number of revisions from that of the Duster.
Possible powertrain shake up
Up front, the “extended wheelbase” Tekton is unlikely to have the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as its starting powerplant option.
As such, it will most likely have the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol as standard, and possibly also the self-charging 1.8-litre hybrid available in the Duster, but confirmed for the Tekton at its global launch in Mumbai two months ago.
Drive will continue to the go to the front wheels only through either the six-speed manual gearbox, the six-speed dual-clutch or, in the case of the possible hybrid, the intricate multi-mode transmission.
South Africa is keen
While formerly set to premiere in 2027 as mentioned, the “three-row” Tekton has attracted interest from Nissan South Africa as being one the new models it intends on launching in 2027.
“In terms of the positioning of the vehicle, pricing and technology, it won’t cannibalise sales [of the X-Trail],” Nissan Africa boss, Jordi Vilas, told the media last year.
In a renewed response at the launch of the Tekton in Midrand this week, Nissan confirmed that the three-row Tekton is indeed being investigated as one of three new products earmarked for South Africa.
It, however, stopped short of revealing any further details, including the identity of the other mentioned models it is looking into.
More in the new year
While no further details about the “long wheelbase” Tekton is known, expect more to emerge over the coming weeks and months leading to its world reveal in 2027.
