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.
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.
According to Mr. Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Renault India, the carmaker isn’t just chasing features. In a market often driven by “more is better,” the Duster shifts the focus back to how a car actually feels to drive. It promises strong acceleration, confident braking, solid suspension, and a quiet cabin — reminding drivers that performance is not just a number on paper, but something you experience on every journey. That philosophy carries into its powertrain lineup.
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.
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.
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.
“The new Renault Duster reflects exactly what Indian customers expect today: strong performance, real-world durability and everyday usability. Backed by flexible ownership options including subscription and a 7-year warranty, the SUV is engineered for how India actually drives,” he added.
