Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Nissan Tekton vs Skoda Kushaq (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.65 kmpl).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), 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 Victoris in short
The Victoris is Maruti's Arena-channel midsize SUV, slotting between the Brezza and the Nexa-sold Grand Vitara and taking on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder head-on. It is the rare car to hold five stars from both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP, and it offers the widest powertrain spread in its class — mild-hybrid petrol with manual, automatic or AllGrip Select AWD, a factory S-CNG, and a Toyota-derived strong hybrid claiming 28.65 kmpl.
Full Victoris 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
Victoris vs Tekton vs Kushaq — which should I buy?
Pick the Maruti Suzuki Victoris if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.65 kmpl). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.49 Lakh), the most power (160 bhp), 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 Victoris, Tekton, Kushaq?
The Nissan Tekton starts lowest at ₹10.49 Lakh, against ₹10.50 Lakh for the Victoris and ₹10.69 Lakh for the Kushaq (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Maruti Suzuki Victoris: 5 stars; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars; Skoda Kushaq: 5 stars.