Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Renault India at the launch of New Duster.Renault India on Tuesday launched the new Duster at a starting price of ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom), with deliveries now commencing across the country.
An introductory price of ₹10.29 lakh is being offered for customers who pre-book through the R-Pass programme until March 31, 2026, with subscription options alongside a 7-year Renault Forever warranty.
The SUV is available with two turbo-petrol engine options, including a 1.3-litre unit producing 163 PS and 280 Nm, paired with either a 6-speed wet-clutch DCT calibrated for Indian conditions or a 6-speed manual transmission.
“With 163 PS from the Turbo TCe 160 and the advanced RGMP platform, it delivers genuine gains in ride, handling and robustness. Backed by flexible ownership options including subscription and a 7-year warranty, the SUV is engineered for how India actually drives,” said Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President – Sales & Marketing, Renault India.
The E-Tech Strong Hybrid combines a 1.8-litre engine with a 1.4 kWh battery, enabling up to 80 per cent EV driving in city conditions while balancing efficiency with performance.
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In major metro markets, nearly 40 per cent of customers opted for the hybrid during pre-bookings, with bookings set to reopen ahead of deliveries around Diwali.
Renault is offering the new Duster in five variants — Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+ and Iconic.
Interior
- It comes equipped with a 10.1-inch OpenR Link infotainment system with wireless smartphone connectivity, s and a larger 10.25-inch TFT driver display.
- Additional features include ventilated and powered front seats with six-way adjustment.
- Electric Panoramic sunroof
- The cabin gets dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and added convenience features such as walkaway locking, along with a higher-spec centre console in DCT variants.
The 2026 Duster is packed with features aimed at comfort, convenience, and safety. Key features
The 2026 Duster is packed with several key features aimed at comfort, convenience, and safety:
- LED headlamps and tail lamps, signature grille styling, skid plates, and reinforced body cladding
- Himalayan-inspired side detailing, yellow accents on the grille, roof rails and tailgate, matching door decals
- 18-inch black alloy wheels to emphasise its rugged, adventure-focused styling.
Safety
- Offers 35 standard features, including six airbags, TPMS, hill start assist, and electronic stability control.
- A 360-degree 3D camera, 17 ADAS features, rain-sensing wipers
- Air quality monitoring with a PM2.5 filter, along with a six-speaker sound system.
In major metro markets, nearly 40 per cent of customers opted for the hybrid during pre-bookingsPrices
| standard prices
(₹) |
Authentic | Evolution | Techno | Techno+ | Iconic |
| Turbo TCe 100 | 10,49,000 | 11,69,000 | 13,49,000 | – | – |
| Turbo TCe 160 | – | 12,99,000 | 14,49,000 | 15,29,000 | 16,99,000 |
| Turbo TCe 160 DCT | – | 14,49,000 | 15,89,000 | 16,69,000 | 18,49,000 |
| R-Pass price *
(₹) |
Authentic | Evolution | Techno | Techno+ | Iconic |
| Turbo TCe 100 | 10,29,000 | 11,39,000 | 13,19,000 | – | – |
| Turbo TCe 160 | – | 12,69,000 | 14,19,000 | 14,99,000 | 16,59,000 |
| Turbo TCe 160 DCT | – | 13,99,000 | 15,49,000 | 16,29,000 | 18,09,000 |
