Overview
- Renault India relaunched the third‑generation Duster with prices from ₹10.49 lakh to ₹18.49 lakh ex‑showroom.
- The petrol range opens with two turbo options—a 1.0‑litre manual and a 1.3‑litre with manual or 6‑speed DCT—while a strong‑hybrid is planned around Diwali and 2026 allocation is already sold out.
- Top trims add Google‑built infotainment, a panoramic sunroof and a Level‑2 driver‑assist suite that is camera‑only, which means no rear radar features such as cross‑traffic alert, and the current line‑up omits diesel, all‑wheel drive and a spare wheel.
- Built on a localized RGMP platform, the SUV targets Indian roads with 212 mm ground clearance and a boot rated at 518 litres under the shelf or 700 litres to the roof.
- Test drives praise direct steering, stable handling and strong 1.3‑litre performance, industry coverage flags pressure on VW Taigun and Skoda Kushaq, and Rediff reports the 163 PS turbo accounts for over 90% of petrol bookings, with an optional warranty of up to seven years offered.