Renault is set to introduce the Duster SUV in India in June 2025, with an anticipated price range of Rs. 10.00 – 15.00 Lakh.
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Renault and Nissan recently conducted a joint annual conference for FY 2023-24. The French and Japanese carmakers have announced their new product onslaught for the Indian market. Both brands have lost significant market share in the last few years with their portfolios trickling down to a handful of models.
New Renault Duster: Few things to know..
The third-generation Renault Duster has achieved a 3-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests.
Launch: It is anticipated to debut in India by October 2025.
Price: The starting price for Renault’s new compact SUV is expected to be around 10 lakh (ex-showroom).
Seating Capacity: The 2025 Duster will feature a 5-seater configuration.
Boot Space: It provides a boot capacity of 472 litres.
Engine and Transmission: The new-generation Duster will be available with three powertrain options:
A 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine combined with a 48 V mild hybrid system, delivering a total output of 130 PS.
A 1.6-litre strong hybrid petrol engine paired with two electric motors powered by a 1.2kWh battery pack, producing a maximum output of 140 PS.
A 1-litre petrol-LPG engine generating 100 PS, coupled with a 6-speed transmission that drives all four wheels.
Features: On the global market, it includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver display, a 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system, connected car technology, and cruise control.
Safety: The international version of the third-generation Duster is equipped with 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, speeding alerts, and lane-keeping assist.
Rivals: The new Renault Duster will compete with the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, and Citroen C3 Aircross, while the Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt will act as SUV-coupe alternatives to the Renault SUV.
Renault and Nissan recently conducted a joint annual conference..
Renault has officially confirmed the return of the Duster to the Indian market, with the third-generation model expected to launch around Diwali 2025. Additionally, the French automaker has announced plans to introduce a seven-seater SUV variant based on the Duster.
A test mule for this model was recently observed undergoing trials abroad. Both the five-seater Duster and its seven-seater counterpart are derived from the Dacia Bigster concept, which was unveiled internationally a few years ago. They will be built on the new CMF-B platform, co-developed by the Renault-Nissan alliance.
The two SUVs will share numerous components, including body panels, exterior design, features, and powertrains. Furthermore, the Alliance has revealed that Nissan will also release rebadged versions of both forthcoming Renault models. To recall, Nissan previously marketed the Terrano, a rebadged version of the Duster, and later introduced the Kicks in the compact C-segment SUV category.
The Terrano was discontinued in April 2020 following the implementation of BS6 emission regulations, while the Kicks was phased out last year as part of the transition to the next stage of BS6 standards. Neither the Terrano nor the Kicks achieved significant sales volumes in the Indian market during their time. However, Nissan is optimistic about revitalizing its presence with the upcoming duo of C-segment SUVs.
The Alliance also presented a teaser image of the new Duster and its Nissan equivalent during a recent press conference, showcasing their unique individual designs.
