Renault Duster

The Renault Duster 2026 is powered by a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (dubbed Turbo TCe 100 by Renault) producing 99 bhp and 160 Nm of torque. We reviewed this unit. Its performance is smooth and linear, building speed progressively and predictably. The chassis also helps improve the ride handling and the feel of its performance. Torque increases between 1000rpm and 2500rpm, offering a strong and usable mid-range. It is spirited until around 4500rpm, perfect for city runs and effortless highway cruising. Its acceleration isn't lightning fast, but it rarely feels underpowered. This FWD SUV's powertrain can be had with a six-speed manual transmission. The gearing ratios are turned for Indian driving conditions. It's very versatile, it can coast around 20kpmh in third gear happily, reducing the need for frequent shifts. It gets three driving modes in Eco, Comfort, and Perso. It also gets an engine start-stop button. Renault Duster Key Specifications: Fuel Type Petrol Engine 999 cc Turbocharged Transmission Manual Mileage (ARAI) 19.41 kmpl Power 99 bhp Torque 166 Nm Read more

The new-generation Duster 2026 features a 10.1-inch infotainment display alongside a new 10.25-inch driver's display. The infotainment experience is enhanced by the OpenR multimedia with built-in Google. The Duster, unlike its international variants, has been blessed with a massive panoramic sunroof for the Indian market. The Duster's centre console is raised and houses a wireless smartphone charger easily accessible to both front occupants. It gets a 360-degree camera system, a new multi-speaker system, and connected car tech features. As for comfort, the front seats are six-way powered and ventilated with dual-zone climate controls. Other Duster features include 48-ambient light options, a PM 2.5 AQI filter and 518-litres of boot space. Read more

The Renault Duster SUV gets a rugged styling to accentuate its SUV persona, with a more muscular bumper and bonnet, and fresh eyebrow LED DRLs. Renault has chosen to add bold Duster lettering to the grille to reinstate the brand value. At the rear, it sports a Renault badge, connected C-shaped LED tail lights and sporty rear bumpers. From the sides, it gets a robust SUV silhouette, with flared wheel arches, roof rails, black pillars, windows and alloy wheels being the defining characteristics. As for the colour options, it gets a new Jade Mountain Green shade. Other shades include Pearl White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, River Blue and Sunset Red. Inside, its interior layout is modern with a dual-screen dashboard tilted towards the driver, a raised centre console, a flat-bottom steering wheel, ambient lighting options, and leatherette upholstery. The top-spec gets green upholstery with carbon fibre design inserts to add depth to the interior styling. The Iconic Launch edition features many minute details, including special badging, decals and interior stitching. Read more

The Renault Duster gets multiple airbags and an ADAS system with 17 features, including lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and traffic sign recognition. It gets a 360-degree camera system with a 3D view to help navigate tight spaces and improve the driver's positional awareness. Renault says the car has been engineered to achieve a 5 star GNCAP crash test rating Read more

The Renault Duster 2026 will get a 1.8-litre petrol-hybrid engine making 163bhp of power and 172Nm of torque. It's mated to an eight-speed DCT gearbox. It gets 1.4kWh battery that allows EV-mode driving. This engine trim will launch around the Diwali/festive season. Read more

The Duster 2026 features a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine, dubbed Turbo TCe 160 by Renault, delivering 160bhp of power and 280Nm of torque. This powertrain comes equipped with a six-speed manual or DCT transmission options for a stronger highway driving experience. We tested the manual version. Being a four-cylinder turbo engine, it's extremely refined with no vibrations at idle or low speed, and the clutch also feels light with good travel. It gets two driving modes, Eco and Comfort. Eco softens the throttle while comfort works greatly across city and highway conditions. It also adjusts the steering weight for further engagement. But the real fun begins when the Duster is pushed, it comes alive with a satisfactory rumble as the turbo delivers the kick near the higher revs. Its power delivery is linear and strong. The manual gearbox is particularly enjoyable, with smooth shifts and engaging output. The refinement, linear power and smooth shifts come together to make the Duster a driver's car. The suspension feels slightly firm during low-speed city drives, but it's not uncomfortable, more like thorough road feedback. It also handles uneven roads quite nicely. In the twisty bits and elevation changes, it maintained composure in a way that feels confident and easy to enjoy. Its NVH levels stay well within the comfort zone, with very little vibrations (only at higher revs) and good control over road and wind noise. Key Specifications: Fuel Type Petrol Engine 1333 cc Turbocharged Transmission Manual & Automatic (DCT) Mileage (ARAI) 17.75 to 18.45 kmpl Power 160 bhp Torque 280 Nm Read more