Chandigarh, Mar 17: Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of French carmaker – Renault Group, today announced the launch of the all-new Renault Duster, with turbo petrol prices starting at INR 10.49 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) and dispatches now underway nationwide. Built on the advanced Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), the new Renault Duster has been developed with a clear focus on structural robustness, efficiency and future-readiness. Its true SUV proportions, best in segment approach and departure angles and high ground clearance reinforce off-road credibility while supporting everyday usability.
The new Renault Duster combines strong performance with best ride and handling, engineered and tested specifically for Indian driving conditions. The Turbo TCe 160 delivers 163 PS and 280 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed wet-clutch DCT calibrated for Indian conditions or a 6-speed manual transmission. Vehicle dynamics have been validated by IDIADA across ride, handling, steering and braking performance, with the chassis tuned for stability, comfort and confidence across varied Indian road surfaces.
Inside, the driver-focused cockpit features improved ergonomics, strong outward visibility and enhanced seating comfort, alongside Google Automotive Services integrated into the OpenR Link multimedia system for seamless access to Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play.
The new Duster is offered in five trims: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+ and Iconic. Key highlights include full LED lighting, OpenR Link multimedia with Google built-in, panoramic sunroof and electric powered tailgate, ventilated front seats, dual-zone climate control, 17 ADAS features, and a 360-degree camera
Strong early demand has been led by the Turbo TCe 160, which accounts for over 90% of petrol bookings across markets.
Customers can access a special introductory price of INR 10.29 Lakh until March 31, 2026 through the R-Pass pre-booking programme. Renault is also introducing flexible subscription options alongside a 7-year Renault Forever warranty for customers adhering to scheduled maintenance at authorised Renault service centres.
According to Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Renault India, “The new Renault Duster reflects exactly what Indian customers expect today: strong performance, real-world durability and everyday usability. With 163 PS from the Turbo TCe 160 and the advanced RGMP platform, it delivers genuine gains in ride, handling and robustness. Backed by flexible ownership options including subscription and a 7-year warranty, the SUV is engineered for how India actually drives.”
The E-Tech Strong Hybrid combines a 1.8-litre engine with a 1.4 kWh battery, enabling up to 80% EV driving in city conditions while balancing efficiency with performance. In major metro markets, nearly 40% of customers opted for the hybrid during pre-bookings, and Renault confirmed that planned hybrid capacity for 2026 is already fully allocated, with bookings set to reopen ahead of deliveries around Diwali.
VARIANTS: KEY FEATURES
1.AUTHENTIC, is the essential car with all necessary features
·Eco LED headlamps
·LED tail lamps
·Signature grill with DUSTER emblem
·skid plates
·LED turn indicators on ORVM
·Reinforced wheel arches & door side protection
·7” TFT driver display
·All power windows with auto up/down
·Central console with sliding armrest
·Auto headlamp
·One touch LED room lights
·Rear AC vents
·Remote keyless entry
·35 safety features as standard including 6 Airbags, TPMS, HSA, ESP
2.EVOLUTION. mid-range offer, a perfect balance between look, equipment, comfort and safety.
·LED horizontal rear light bar
·43.18cm (17-inch) ocean alloy wheels
·longitudinal roof bars with 50kg load capacity
·shark-fin antenna
·rear wiper, washer & defogger
·10.1” openR link multimedia
·steering mounted audio & phone controls
·wireless smartphone replication
·turn by turn navigation and music information on driver display
·cruise control & speed limiter
·electrical adjustable door mirrors
·2 front & 2 rear Type C USB sockets
·Rear view camera
·Electric parking brake (DCT only)
·Paddle shifters (DCT only)
3.TECHNO: a high range car combining comfort and connected equipment.
·Full LED headlamps
·LED fog lamps
·LED puddle lamps
·Skid plates
·electric panoramic sunroof
·electric powered tailgate
·connected car services with MYR app
·Renault hands-free access card with push button start
·Welcome & goodbye sequence
·Approach unlock & walkaway closing
·Wireless smartphone charging
·Autofold ORVM
·Bezel less auto-dimming rearview mirror
·Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
·High center console with e-shifter (DCT only)
·Center console with cooling storage (DCT only)
4.TECHNO+: a bridge between the comfort of techno & the fully loaded iconic
·45.72cm (18-inch) “outback” diamond cut alloy wheels
·Acoustic windshield
·hill descent control
·blind spot warning
·front & side park assist
·10.25” TFT driver display
5.ICONIC: a fully loaded car for most demanding customers who want no compromise and want to have the full experience on board.
·10.1” openR link multimedia system with google built-in
oGoogle Play
oGoogle Assistant
oGoogle Maps
·Map replication in driver display
·Electric front seats with 6-way adjust & manual lumbar adjust
·Ventilated front seats
·mountain jade leatherette seat upholstery with Renault logo pattern
·mountain jade leatherette wrap, carbon finish and Duster emblem with iconic yellow stitch on upper dashboard
·360⁰ around view 3D camera
·17 ADAS features
·rain sensing wipers
·multisense driving modes with 48 colour ambient lighting customization (comfort, eco, perso)
·PM2.5 filter with Clean Air AQI display & ionizer
·Arkamys auditorium sound system with 6 speakers
An iconic launch edition trim will also be available with exclusive design elements celebrating the Duster spirit of outdoors and adventure.
·Himalayan-inspired side embellisher
·iconic yellow door decal
·iconic yellow accents on front grille, roof bars & tailgate
·45.72cm (18”) “Adventure” black alloy wheels
