Three-row Nissan Tekton spied as interest for South Africa is expressed

Ahead of its now confirmed first half of 2027 unveiling, Nissan’s three-row version of the Tekton has been spied in its clearest form to date undergoing testing in India. Three-rows Internally known as the “three-row”, the newcomer will be produced alongside its sibling at alliance partner Renault’s Chennai plant, with reported seating of seven or six depending on the trim level. Bigger Nissan Tekton 7s Spied – New Headlight, Taillight https://t.co/3yOJF7mkry– RushLane (@rushlane) September 24, 2026 Spotted by Indian publication Rushlane, the unnamed newcomer still sported heavy camouflage across most of its exterior, but with certain differences from the Tekton noted.

New rear-end styling Besides the added length, which publication claims to be around 300 mm, the rear-end styling has been redesigned to include new L-shaped light clusters connected by a full-width LED light bar partially covered underneath the layers of disguise. In addition to replacing the Tekton’s C-shaped clusters, the rear window appears to be different, while a close up of the front reveals the same headlight clusters and just slits for the grille. Three-row model has been sighted has having completely different rear-end styling to that of the Tekton.

Picture: Charl Bosch The publication, however, speculates that a frontal redesign could still take place to further differentiae the newcomer from the Tekton. Not seen was the interior, which will most likely be similar to that of the Tekton in that it has already undergone a number of revisions from that of the Duster. Possible powertrain shake up Up front, the “extended wheelbase” Tekton is unlikely to have the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine as its starting powerplant option.

Tekton’s frontal design is said to be have been inspired by that of the Patrol. Picture: Charl Bosch As such, it will most likely have the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol as standard, and possibly also the self-charging 1.8-litre hybrid available in the Duster, but confirmed for the Tekton at its global launch in Mumbai two months ago. Drive will continue to the go to the front wheels only through either the six-speed manual gearbox, the six-speed dual-clutch or, in the case of the possible hybrid, the intricate multi-mode transmission.

South Africa is keen While formerly set to premiere in 2027 as mentioned, the “three-row” Tekton has attracted intere…