Overview
- The export programme launched on Monday with the first shipment of 750 India‑built Duster SUVs leaving Chennai for South Africa.
- The shipped cars are India‑spec models, and the initial consignment includes units of the limited Iconic Launch edition.
- The new Duster is the first Renault model in India built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), which supports multiple powertrains and is designed for easier global adaptation.
- Renault says the Duster has a five‑star Bharat NCAP rating across variants and plans to add powertrains such as a strong‑hybrid and a three‑row Duster to broaden export suitability.
- The move builds on Renault’s export programme that began in 2012 and its plan to grow India into a manufacturing and export hub capable of generating €2 billion in annual exports by 2030.