Overview

• Renault has confirmed a hardcore Duster 4×4 variant is in development with no engine or four-wheel-drive tweaks due to Europe’s fleet targets and Australia’s NVES emissions rules
• Planned cosmetic upgrades include heavy-duty bumpers for improved angles, exposed recovery hooks, raised ride height and all-terrain tyres
• Australia’s initial Duster allocation is capped until early 2026 as high global demand prioritizes shipments to over 100 markets
• Local offerings feature a 113 kW/270 Nm 1.3 litre turbo-petrol front-drive model and a 96 kW/230 Nm 1.2 litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid four-wheel-drive variant
• Priced from $30,000 to $40,000, the Duster aims to capture buyers in the sub-$45 K small SUV segment against rivals like the Subaru Crosstrek, Jeep Compass and Suzuki Jimny