MG Hector vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
MG Hector (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.50 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).
- The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the MG Hector.
- The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 160 bhp.
- The Nissan Tekton is more efficient on paper — up to 19.4 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl.
- Only the Nissan Tekton has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
- The MG Hector has the bigger boot: 587 litres vs 518 litres.
Specification Comparison
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MG Hector in short
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Full Hector 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: Hector or Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Hector vs Tekton — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: MG Hector — not yet tested; Nissan Tekton — 5 stars.
Should I buy the Hector or the Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹1.50 Lakh lower than the MG Hector. The MG Hector is the more powerful car, with 168 bhp against 160 bhp. The Nissan Tekton is more efficient on paper — up to 19.4 kmpl vs 17.4 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.