New Delhi: French carmaker Renault is planning to relaunch the Duster SUV in India with a facelift this month, according to patent photos revealed by the automobile giant.
The popular SUV is expected to draw inspiration from the 4.6 m 3-row SUV, the Bigster Concept. To be sure, the Renault Duster is more popular than the Renault Bigster Concept.It will be unveiled in Portugal on November 29, 2023.
Renault Duster expected features
The Renaut Duster is expected to sport:
- Enhanced mileage
- A powerful engine
- New age connectivity
- 8-inch infotainmentsystem
- Apple Carplay and Android Auto support
- 4X4 monitor
- Inclinometer
- Altimeter
- Multi-view camera
- Blind spot monitor
- leather upholstery
- Cruise control
- Center console
- 3.5-inch instrument cluster
- Automatic headlights
- 5- and 7-seater options
In terms of the fundamentals, the Renault Duster is expected to come with:
- 4X4 drivetrain
- 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine
- 48V hybrid system
- 130 bhp power
- 25 kmpl mileage
Which cars will Renault Duster compete against?
It is expected to compete against:
- Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
- Hyundai Creta
- Kia Seltos
- MG Hector
- Kia Carens
- Hyundai Alcazar
- Mahindra XUV 700
Why was Renault Duster discontinued?
The Renault Duster was discontinued in 2021 owing to a decline in sales. First introduced in 2012, the SUV was delisted from the Renault India website in 2021. The SUV was a 5-seater priced in the range of Rs 8.59-14.25 lakh. The earlier Duster was available in petrol and diesel variants with manual and automatic offerings.
The third generation Duster may be available for sale from October 2025 in the Rs 10-15 lakh ex-showroom price range.
