Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara (₹10.77 Lakh – ₹19.77 Lakh) and Nissan Tekton (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.28 Lakh of each other).
- The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 115 bhp.
- The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl.
- Only the Nissan Tekton has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The Nissan Tekton has the bigger boot: 518 litres vs 373 litres.
Specification Comparison
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Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in short
The Grand Vitara is Maruti's Nexa flagship midsize SUV, co-developed with Toyota (which sells it as the Urban Cruiser Hyryder). Its headline act is the 1.5L strong-hybrid powertrain claiming 27.97 kmpl, unique in the segment alongside its Toyota twin, and it also offers mild-hybrid petrol, CNG and an AllGrip AWD manual. It takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate and VW Taigun.
Full Grand Vitara 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 →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Grand Vitara or Tekton?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.28 Lakh of each other). (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Grand Vitara vs Tekton — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara — not yet tested; Nissan Tekton — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Grand Vitara or the Tekton?
Both start at almost the same price (within ₹0.28 Lakh of each other). The Nissan Tekton is the more powerful car, with 160 bhp against 115 bhp. The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara is more efficient on paper — up to 27.97 kmpl vs 19.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.