- Tekton on sale for one month.
- Built in India, South Africa first export.
- Shares design language with upcoming Patrol.
- Five versions offered in South Africa.
- 1.0 manual or 1.3 turbo dual-clutch.
One month of local sales has passed for the Tekton in South Africa, and Nissan has used the milestone to explain how the SUV takes its looks from the next-generation Patrol.
The model was unveiled alongside the upcoming Patrol at a “Festival of Nissan” in Johannesburg, where guests also saw classic vehicles, including modern and historic versions of the GT-R. “For the TEKTON and Patrol to share a stage is no coincidence,” said Ramy Mohareb, Head of Brand and Communications at Nissan Africa. “The two models share a design language.”
Tekton built in India for export
The Tekton is manufactured in India, and South Africa is the first country outside India to receive it. Nissan links that choice to a local liking for the outdoors, long road trips and some rough driving.
Exterior cues shared with the Nissan Patrol
From the side, large squared-off wheel arches frame diamond-cut 18-inch alloy wheels on multi-purpose tyres. Blocky side skirts and a dark polycarbonate fender line join the arches and guard against stone chips, small dents and scratches. Two silver-lined polycarbonate plaques in the front doors show the profile of the Himalayas, where the SUV was tested. A higher waistline, partially darkened B- and C-pillars that create a floating roofline, and widened rear fenders complete the profile.
Up front, the clearest link to its bigger sibling is the C-shaped LED daytime running light, which crosses the squared-off grille and cups both headlamps. A chrome line extending from the badge breaks the C-shape, a nod to the Patrol and to earlier Nissan SUVs. Below sit a silver bash plate and recessed square fog lights, beneath a clamshell bonnet. At the back, a light bar spans the tailgate, with a sculpted roof spoiler and a silver-framed bumper.
Tekton cabin and controls
Inside, a square dashboard carries a floating infotainment screen angled towards the driver, as in the Patrol. The thick-rimmed steering wheel is flattened at the top and bottom for better visibility, while the air-conditioning and driving controls are larger and chunkier. Selected models get a recessed panoramic sunroof that does not reduce headroom.
Tekton derivatives in South Africa
Five versions are offered locally. An entry-level 1.0 Visia uses a manual gearbox, while four models pair a turbocharged 1.3-litre petrol engine with a dual-clutch transmission. Further details are available at www.nissan.co.za.
Supplied by MotorPress (Thato Maphoto, Communications Lead – NSA, Nissan South Africa)
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