Kia Seltos vs Nissan Tekton vs Tata Harrier (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Kia Seltos in short
The second-generation Seltos arrived in July 2026 as Kia India's most consequential launch of the year: bolder styling, dual 12.3-inch displays, up to Level 2+ ADAS with a built-in dashcam on the new GTX(O)/X-Line(O) trims, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating whose 31.70/32 adult score is the highest yet for an ICE car. The three familiar engines carry over — 115bhp petrol, 158bhp turbo-petrol, 116bhp diesel — across a restructured 12-trim walk. It renews its rivalry with the Hyundai Creta, and now also the Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton.
Full Seltos prices & variants →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tekton prices & variants →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Seltos vs Tekton vs Harrier — which should I buy?
Pick the Kia Seltos if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 2026 kmpl). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Tata Harrier if you want the most power (168 bhp). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Seltos, Tekton, Harrier?
The Nissan Tekton starts lowest at ₹10.49 Lakh, against ₹11.00 Lakh for the Seltos and ₹13.00 Lakh for the Harrier (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Kia Seltos: 5 stars; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars; Tata Harrier: 5 stars.