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Renault Duster
returns in a modern and stylish new generation, staying true to its DNA of
amazing ride and handling.
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The car comes with 2 turbo engines Turbo TCe 160, Turbo
TCe 100, and, for the first time in India, a strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 powered
by 1.8L engine, and 1.4 KWH battery, acknowledged for its best-in-class
efficiency.
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For the first time in India, Renault introduces openR link
multimedia with Google built in
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Made for India, with 90% elements specifically designed
for this car, Renault Duster leverages the versatility and modularity of
Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), embarking top-notch connectivity and
engineered for 5-star safety standards.
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New Renault Duster is the
first product reveal under Renault International Gameplan 2027 in India.
Chennai; January 27, 2026: Renault
India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today unveiled new Renault
Duster, marking the return of a nameplate that helped establish the mid-size
SUV category in the country. New Renault Duster preserves rugged,
adventure-first character while advancing in areas critical to Indian SUV
buyers: design, powertrain technology, comfort, safety and ownership experience.
True to its
iconic image, new Renault Duster was unveiled in a first in industry event witnessing
a gathering of over 15,000 people along with Gang of Dusters community making a
resounding comeback at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Chennai.
New Renault
Duster marks the first product unveil under Renault Group’s International Game
Plan in India, where the brand is prioritizing targeted investment and product
expansion as part of a broader global strategy.
“As part of the Renault International Game Plan 2027,
we are making India a key pillar of our growth outside Europe. We now have a
strong ecosystem in Chennai, bringing together design, engineering,
manufacturing, and local operations at the highest level - making India one of
the most complete and powerful hubs in Renault’s global network. Today, we have
the means to fully support our ambitions in Inda, to better understand customer
expectations, and to deliver products truly adapted to this market. The new
Renault Duster is the first step in Renault’s renewal in India.” Fabrice Cambolive, Chief Growth Officer Renault Group
& CEO Renault brand.
New Renault Duster is made for India, with close to 90%
of the car made specifically for India. It underpins the new Renault Group
Modular Platform (RGMP). The platform is validated for extreme conditions and
engineered for 5-star safety standards. The platform is ultra-flexible in terms
of dimensions, powertrains suited to google automotive system.
New Renault Duster is powered by a full range of
powertrain options to access every Indian road and making the “unreachable
reachable”. It is powered by a Turbo TCe
160 engine to go limitless which churns out best in segment 163 PS of power and
280 Nm of torque, while Turbo TCe 100 is meant for smart and accessible
segment.
New Renault Duster also marks the debut of the strong
Hybrid E-Tech 160 engine, powered by 1.8L engine along with a 1.4 kWh battery, making
it the most efficient and powerful hybrid, allowing segment’s best up to 80% EV
mode in city drive conditions.
The Turbo TCe 160
and Turbo TCe 100 petrol engines come paired with advanced transmission choices
that elevate the driving experience. The 6 speed DCT with wet clutch available
with Turbo TCe 160, delivers lightning fast‑ gear shifts for maximum
performance and is utmost suitable for Indian driving condition. On the other
hand, the 6-speed manual offers precise mechanical control with direct gear
engagement for maximum driver command. Both options are engineered to bring out
the best in the Duster combining performance, confidence, and driving pleasure
Speaking at the launch of new Renault Duster “With
the new Renault Group Modular Platform, Renault brings an advanced hybrid
technology and top-tier safety engineering. With Renault Forever program, we
also offer our customers a significantly improved ownership experience. New
Renault Duster is the start of a renewed product cycle and for an exciting
trajectory for Renault in India. Renault is back” said Stéphane Deblaise,
CEO, Renault Group India.
New Renault
Duster will be offered with seven years warranty for enhanced trust and peace
of mind, thanks to Renault Forever programme.
Rugged, Bold and Modern Exterior Design
New Renault Duster reinvents an icon with a bold,
muscular design that stays true to its legendary DNA while evolving into a
modern SUV. Rugged yet refined, it blends function with style through strong
proportions and purposeful details.
The car has a
distinctive presence and stands out on the roads thanks to a strong character line
and a Duster emblem uniquely placed on the front grille and enhanced with
yellow accents.
“New Renault Duster marks the rebirth of an icon. It
is more than just a bold, authentic SUV; it's a powerful statement of our
design philosophy, meticulously shaped through the seamless collaboration of
our design teams in India and in France. Every confident line, every modern and
sculpted detail has been crafted to embody the spirit and aspirations of India,
while resonating with Duster’s unique DNA." Laurens van den Acker, Chief Design Officer, Renault Group
With its 212 mm
ground clearance, its best-‑in-‑segment approach and departure angles of 26.9°
and 34.7°, the vehicle is built to tackle demanding terrain with confidence.
Its trapezoidal grille, full LED headlamps featuring Renault’s global light
signature, and LED tail lamps all underscore its precision and presence.
At the rear, the horizontal LED light bar creates
width and stance. The perception is amplified by the bold yellow‑accented ‘Duster’ mark – a confident signature that signals quality and identity.
The car comes with wheel arches, door side protection,
and diamond‑cut 18‑inch alloys. In terms of dimension, new Duster also
has a length of 4,346 mm, width of 1,815 mm, height of 1,703 mm and wheelbase
of 2,657 mm which ensures agility in the city and confidence beyond it.
New Renault Duster makes its appearance in a stunning Mountain
Jade green colour as an exclusive shade inspired by the Himalayan forests. A
two‑tone finish with mystery black
roof and spoiler adds sophistication and upmarket credentials.
The New Renault Duster is more than a design statement,
it is a modern adventurer’s SUV, built to withstand, built to perform, and
built to inspire confidence on every journey.
Interior Design: Fighter-Jet Inspired Driver Centric
Car
Step inside the
New Renault Duster and you enter a fighter-jet inspired cabin, purposefully
designed to be driver centric for an engaging and confident experience. Every
element puts the driver first – from tactile switches positioned for intuitive
control, to the raised central console with its electronic shifter that ensures
effortless engagement and precision. It’s a cockpit built to empower, making
every driver feel commanding and connected.
The seats set a new benchmark in the segment with sculpted
cushion and backrest, finished with iconic yellow stitching and perforations
inspired by the Renault losange.
Technology is seamlessly integrated with a best‑in‑segment
multimedia layout giving customers the best viewing and accessibility to
multimedia screen. The screen is positioned at an optimal 502 mm and 17.9 degrees viewing angle to provide visibility and comfort.
Premium details elevate the cabin further. Mountain Jade leatherette seat upholstery
featuring the Renault logo pattern sets a distinctive tone.
The upper
dashboard is wrapped in Mountain Jade leatherette with a refined carbon finish,
while the door inserts carry matching leatherette and carbon accents. The
Duster emblem is highlighted with iconic yellow stitching, complemented by soft
touch wrapping and yellow embroidery details across the dashboard and door
panels. Carbon fibre accents and metallic finishes on the instrument panel
complete the premium and modern aesthetic. An electric panoramic sunroof crowns the experience, flooding the cabin
with natural light and enhancing the sense of space, making every journey not
just comfortable, but memorable.
Advanced Technology
delivering Comfort and Personalisation
The New Renault Duster brings an unapologetically
modern approach to in-car technology. At its core is the 25.65 cm (10.1”) OpenR
Link multimedia system with Google built-in. It is the first time this
experience is being offered in a mass-market car in India. With native Google
Maps, real-time traffic, streaming apps, voice assistance and a direct Play
Store with 100+ compatible apps, users enjoy the full ecosystem without smartphone
pairing. It also comes equipped with Google’s AI-assistant which will be updated
to Gemini as part of a future update. A second 26.03 cm (10.25”) TFT driver
display replicates maps and driving data for easier situational awareness. With
60+ connected features, Duster elevates everyday use beyond the mechanical
domain.
Comfort has been engineered with the same depth.
Ventilated, electric front seats (six-way power adjust with manual lumbar),
automatic dual-zone air conditioning, a clean air AQI display with PM2.5 filter,
electric parking brake with auto-hold, and an electric powered tailgate support
modern practicality.
Where New Duster advances meaningfully are in how it
personalises the driving experience. By allowing drivers to sign in with their
Google account, the vehicle doesn’t just connect to apps, it connects to
individual habits and preferences. ADAS assistance, for example, is not treated
as a fixed bundle. Drivers can select which functions they want to activate and
which they prefer to disable. Once set, these choices are saved to the user’s
Google profile and automatically restored each time that profile is selected.
It makes assistance technology feel supportive rather than prescriptive.
The same logic extends to drive character. Multi-sense
drive modes: Eco, Comfort & Perso provide the driver control over engine behavior,
steering feel and ambient lighting settings. With profiles stored and recalled
seamlessly, the Duster adapts to its user, not the other way around. It underlines
Renault’s belief that the future of SUVs lies in pairing mechanical substance
with technology that feels personal, intuitive, and unobtrusive.
The New Renault
Duster is a testament to Renault’s strong R&D and engineering capabilities.
Our teams have worked relentlessly to blend rugged design with advanced
technology, ensuring the SUV remains true to its adventurous DNA while evolving
to meet modern expectations.” said Dr. Vellandi Vikraman, Chief of Renault
Engineering.
Trust and Peace of mind with Renault Forever Program
New Renault Duster comes with a maximum warranty of up
to 7-year or 150,000 km thanks to Renault Forever Program. It is Renault’s pledge of trust, quality, and
long‑term commitment
to India along with its wide sales and service network spread across the
country.
With world‑class manufacturing in Chennai, a strong product line‑up, and a focus on durability and innovation, the
company is here to deliver mobility solutions that customers can rely on.
Renault Forever reflects our promise to be a partner in this journey offering
vehicles that combine global standards with local confidence.
Availability,
Delivery & Pre-bookings
Customers can pre-book
new Renault Duster by purchasing R Pass for INR 21,000. The R Pass holders will
gain:
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Special
introductory pricing
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Priority delivery
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Complimentary
Gang of Dusters merchandise
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Opportunity to see
new Renault Duster being built
While the price of new Renault Duster will be
announced mid-March, customer deliveries will begin in April 2026. The Strong
Hybrid E-Tech 160 deliveries to commence during Diwali 2026.
Annexure / Elaborated Dossier:
14 Best & First-in-Segment
Highlights
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Vehicle dynamics
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Turbo TCe 160 Engine
Power and Torque: 163 PS and 280 Nm
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Strong hybrid
E-tech 160 with 1.4KWh battery
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Driver Eye-to-multimedia
distance: 502mm
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Multimedia
viewing angle: 17.9°
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Approach Angle:
26.9°
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Departure angle:
34.7°
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openR link
multimedia system with Google built-in
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multi-sense drive
modes with 48 colour ambient lighting customization
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Boot capacity:
518L (under parcel shelf), 700L (till the roof)
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Interior storage capacity:
32.6L
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Maximum warranty
of 7-year or 150K Km under Renault Forever program
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50+ accessory
categories
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YouClip accessory
system
Iconic Launch Edition - Fully Loaded
- Himalayan-inspired side embellisher
- iconic yellow door decal
- iconic yellow accents on front grille, roof
bars & tailgate
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45.72cm (18”) “Adventure”
black alloy wheels
- mountain jade leatherette seat upholstery
with Renault logo pattern
- upper dashboard with mountain jade
leatherette wrap and carbon finish
- door inserts with mountain jade leatherette
and carbon accents
- Duster emblem
with iconic yellow stitch
Exterior
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Rugged exterior with muscular silhouette, retaining the
adventure DNA
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34.7° departure
angle and 26.9° approach angle
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212 mm Ground Clearance
- Full LED head lamps, LED taillamps,
LED fog lamps
- LED
horizontal rear light bar
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45.72cm (18”)
black “Outback” diamond cut alloy wheels
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Mountain Jade Green exterior colour option (Himalayan
inspired)
Interior
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Drivers’s car with fighter jet-inspired cockpit
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Elevated center console with e-shifter
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Physical buttons for most-used functions
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mountain jade leatherette seat upholstery
with Renault logo pattern
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upper dashboard with mountain jade
leatherette wrap and carbon finish
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door inserts with mountain jade
leatherette and carbon accents
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Duster emblem with iconic yellow stitch
Renault Group Modular Platform
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Specifically made
for India
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90% parts
specific to India
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Built for
endurance
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1Million+ KM
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Extreme climate
proof ( -23°C to 55°C)
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Globally tuned
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Altitude master
(tested at 18379 ft above sea level)
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Engineered for 5 Star
safety standard
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35 standard
safety features
Powertrains & Transmission
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Turbo TCe 160
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New Turbocharged GDi
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Best in segment power & torque - 163 PS & 280 Nm
respectively
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Patented power-glyd coating
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6 Speed manual transmission & 6 Speed DCT with wet clutch
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Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160
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Based on 1.8L engine
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1.4 kWh battery with almost 80% electric drive in city
conditions
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Market’s strongest & advanced hybrid system
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Turbo TCe 100
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Accessible turbo petrol option
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6 speed manual transmission
Tech & Safety
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25.65cm (10.1”) OpenR link multimedia system with Google
built-in
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Google maps
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Google Assistant (to be upgraded with Gemini in coming
days)
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Google Play
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Seamless entertainment streaming
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60+ connected features with
MYR app
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26.03 cm (10.25”) TFT driver display
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Map replication in driver display
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17 ADAS features
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Hill descent control
Comfort & Convenience
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Electric panoramic sunroof
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Electric powered tailgate
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Electric parking brake with Auto-hold
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Automatic dual zone
air conditioning
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Clean Air AQI display with PM2.5 display
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Multi-Sense drive modes with 48 ambient lighting customization
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Electric front seats with 6-way adjust
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Front seats with Manual lumbar adjustment
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Ventilated front seats
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Auto headlamps
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Rain sensing wipers
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Renault handsfree access card with push start
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Auto-dimming rearview mirror
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All power windows with auto up/down
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Touch activated cabin lighting
· Arkamys auditorium sound system with 6 speaker system
· Wireless smartphone charging
· Puddle lamps
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