The new Duster delivered a highly competitive
performance across both adult and child occupant protection categories:
- Adult Occupant
Protection: 30.49 / 32
- Child Occupant
Protection: 45 / 49
The rating is based on tests conducted on the
EVOLUTION (Turbo 160 MT), TECHNO (Turbo 160 DCT) & ICONIC (Turbo 160 MT),
with the 5‑star certification applicable across the entire range, reinforcing
Renault’s approach of offering advanced safety without variant‑based
compromise.
From the early stages of development, the new
Duster was engineered to meet stringent 5‑star safety targets, and the
BNCAP result decisively validates that ambition. Built on a robust RGMP
platform with enhanced structural integrity, the SUV has been designed to
deliver consistent and predictable occupant protection across crash
scenarios.
At the same time, the new Duster continues to build
on its legacy of confident, well‑balanced driving dynamics, with a focus
on ride comfort, handling stability, and assurance across diverse Indian
road conditions. The 5‑star BNCAP rating now completes this proposition,
bringing together driving capability and verified safety performance in
one cohesive package.
This achievement aligns with Renault’s global Human
First Program, where safety is embedded early into design, engineering,
and product validation.
The all‑new Duster comes equipped with 35 safety
features as standard, ensuring a comprehensive and consistent safety
baseline across all variants. Key features include:
- Electronic
Stability Program (ESP)
- 6 Airbags
- Hill Hold Control
& Hill Descent Control
- Tyre Pressure
Monitoring System (TPMS)
- ISOFIX Child Seat
Anchors
- 3-point seat
belts for all passengers
- Seat belts reminders
for all passengers
In addition, the SUV offers 17 Advanced Driver
Assistance Systems (ADAS), strengthening active safety and driver
awareness in real‑world conditions. These include:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Lane Keep Assist
- Autonomous
Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot
Detection, and more
COMMENTS:
Francisco Hidalgo‑Marques, VP, Sales &
Marketing, Renault Group India:
“Since the moment of its reveal, the
Duster has appealed to Indian customers with its strong SUV design, outstanding
ride and handling, and confident performance. With this latest achievement, the
Duster now also makes a compelling case for rational buyers combining one of
the best fuel efficiency figures in the segment with a 5-star BNCAP safety
rating for adult and child occupant protection, and the added reassurance of a
best in-market 7 year warranty.”
Dr. V Vikraman, Chief of Renault Engineering,
India:
“This result is rooted in engineering
execution on the ground. The Duster was subjected to extensive simulations,
physical crash tests, and system‑level validations, with a strong focus on real‑world
Indian driving conditions. From body structure performance to restraint
calibration and electronic safety systems, every element was engineered, tested
and refined to work together. The 5‑star BNCAP rating reflects the rigour of
that end‑to‑end engineering and validation process.”