Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Nissan Tekton vs Skoda Kushaq (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Skoda Kushaq as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
Three-Way Specification Comparison
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 →Skoda Kushaq in short
The Kushaq was the first product of Skoda's India 2.0 programme and remains the keen driver's alternative to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara. Its European-tuned chassis and strong TSI engines set the segment's dynamic benchmark, and a five-star Global NCAP score underlines its solid build. It counters feature-heavy rivals with substance over gadget count.
Full Kushaq prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Vitara vs Tekton vs Kushaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 27.97 kmpl). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Skoda Kushaq as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere. Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Grand Vitara, Tekton, Kushaq?
The Nissan Tekton starts lowest at ₹10.49 Lakh, against ₹10.69 Lakh for the Kushaq and ₹10.77 Lakh for the Grand Vitara (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: not yet NCAP-tested; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars; Skoda Kushaq: 5 stars.