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Renault Teases India-Spec Duster for Jan. 26 Debut as Nissan Tekton Sibling Spotted Testing

Built on a localized CMF-B platform at Oragadam, Renault’s reboot targets India’s core midsize SUV buyers.

Overview

  • An official video confirms the Duster’s India unveiling on January 26 with a nostalgia-led message that brands it as an icon returning.
  • Teaser frames and spy shots point to India-specific styling touches such as Y-shaped DRLs and a connected rear light bar not seen on the global model.
  • The SUV sits on the Alliance’s CMF-B architecture with localized production at Oragadam, laying groundwork for exports and a planned three-row derivative later.
  • Early India test mules feature a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine, with AWD reportedly on the cards and strong-hybrid and CNG options expected to follow.
  • A Nissan-badged sibling named Tekton was spied testing alongside the Duster with distinct lighting and fascia, with media expecting its arrival in the second quarter of 2026.