MG Astor vs Nissan Tekton vs Tata Curvv (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh).
- Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L).
- Pick the Tata Curvv as the balanced middle path — it wins no single spec outright but concedes little anywhere.
Three-Way Specification Comparison
MG Astor in short
The MG Astor is the petrol sibling of the ZS EV and takes on the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Maruti Grand Vitara in the fiercely contested midsize SUV space. It stands out with Level 2 ADAS, a talking AI assistant on the dashboard and a plush red-leather cabin option. Sharp pricing keeps it relevant against newer rivals.
Full Astor 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 Curvv in short
The Curvv is India's first mainstream coupe SUV, slotting between the Nexon and Harrier to fight the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Kia Seltos with a style-first pitch. It offers two turbo-petrols including Tata's new 1.2L GDI Hyperion unit, a 1.5L diesel, and a 500-litre boot with a powered tailgate. Bharat NCAP awarded it a full 5-star rating.
Full Curvv prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Astor vs Tekton vs Curvv — which should I buy?
Pick the MG Astor if you want the lowest starting price (₹9.79 Lakh). Pick the Nissan Tekton if you want the most power (160 bhp), the best claimed efficiency (up to 19.4 kmpl), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (518 L). Pick the Tata Curvv 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 Astor, Tekton, Curvv?
The MG Astor starts lowest at ₹9.79 Lakh, against ₹9.99 Lakh for the Curvv and ₹10.49 Lakh for the Tekton (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
MG Astor: not yet NCAP-tested; Nissan Tekton: 5 stars; Tata Curvv: 5 stars.