New Renault Duster Unveiled for India – All You Need To Know!

The latest version of the famed mid-size SUV returns to the Indian market after a hiatus of around 4 years

The new Renault Duster has been revealed for the Indian market at a grand event held in the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. The new SUV comes with a revolutionary design, new-age tech and convenience amenities, fresh powertrains including a strong hybrid and promising safety prowess. The pre-bookings have commenced for a token amount of Rs 21,000, which will ensure the special introductory pricing, priority delivery, a complimentary Gang of Duster merchandise and the opportunity to see the new Renault Duster being built. The prices will be announced in mid-March and the deliveries will begin in April. Note that the strong hybrid version will be delivered around Diwali 2026.

New Renault Duster – Specs

The new Renault Duster will be offered with three powertrain options – a Turbo TCe 160, a Turbo TCe 100 and a Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160. The power and torque in the most aggressive settings are segment-leading 163 PS and 280 Nm, respectively. The Turbo TCe 160 is available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed DCT gearbox, while the Turbo TCe 100 will get the 6-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the Strong Hybrid E-Tech will be powered by a 1.8-litre engine with a 1.4 kWh battery pack for impressive efficiency. In fact, Renault says that this mill allows up to 80% of EV mode in city driving conditions. Interestingly, the new Renault gets 90% elements, which have specifically been designed for this Indian Duster.

New Renault Duster – Tech, Features and Safety

The new Renault Duster is available with all sorts of modern tech, convenience and connectivity functionalities to woo new customers. One aspect which stands out is the openR link multimedia with Google built-in, which marks the first time in India. Based on the versatile Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), the mid-size SUV is engineered for 5-star safety. Some of the major in-cabin attractions include:

• 10.1-inch Touchscreen Infotainment Multimedia System with Google Built-in
• Google maps
• Google Assistant (to be upgraded with Gemini in coming days)
• Google Play
• Seamless entertainment streaming
• Voice Assistant
• Leatherette Upholstery
• Carbon Fibre Accents and Metallic Finishes on the Instrument Panel
• 60+ Connected Features with MYR app
• 10.25-inch TFT Driver Display
• 17 ADAS Features
• Hill Descent Control
• Electric panoramic sunroof
• Electric powered tailgate
• Electric parking brake with Auto-hold
• Automatic dual zone air conditioning
• Clean Air AQI display with PM2.5 display
• Multi-Sense drive modes with 48 ambient lighting customization
• Electric front seats with 6-way adjust
• Front seats with Manual lumbar adjustment
• Ventilated front seats
• Auto headlamps
• Rain sensing wipers
• Renault handsfree access card with push start
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• All power windows with auto up/down
• Touch activated cabin lighting
• Arkamys auditorium sound system with 6 speaker system
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Puddle lamps

Design and Dimensions

The new Renault Duster comes with modern styling and design philosophy. From the outside, one clearly witnesses that the French car marque has created it according to the Indian sensibilities. We know that Indians want their vehicles, particularly the SUVs, with an imposing road presence. The new Duster embodies that approach with muscular body panels and an upright stance. At the front, we witness the sleek LED DRLs integrated inside the LED headlamp cluster featuring Renault’s global light signature, a striking trapezoidal grille, an upright bonnet with contours, a sporty bumper with a rugged and adventurous skid plate section. The front profile certainly offers an aggressive demeanour.

Moving down the sides, captures strong shoulder lines and strong proportions too. This includes things like black side pillars, rugged side body claddings, prominent wheel arches encapsulating diamond cut 18-inch alloy wheels. Finally, the tail end is also busy with a full-width light bar, connecting the LED taillamps, a shark fin antenna, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a sturdy bumper with a massive metallic section to accentuate its boldness. All in all, the SUV will definitely make heads turn. Its dimensions are:

My View

The new Renault Duster has made a splashing return to the Indian market. Remember that it was the one product which created the mid-size SUV segment back in 2012. Over the years, it dominated the sales charts. With this return, the French automaker has brought a stronger product to rival the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, etc. in this segment. Once we know the pricing, it will highlight how the brand wants to position the new Duster.

Editor’s Note

Yatharth Chauhan, Managing Editor

I’ve seen the Duster evolve from a segment-creator in 2012 to an opportunity missed over the last few years, and this comeback feels far more calculated and mature. Renault has clearly studied where the Indian mid-size SUV market stands today, powertrain diversity, tech depth and safety credibility are no longer optional. The inclusion of a strong hybrid and India-specific engineering tells me Renault isn’t chasing volumes blindly, but relevance. Ultimately, pricing will decide its fate, but on paper, the new Duster finally looks equipped to reclaim lost ground against the Creta–Seltos brigade.

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