New Renault Duster Delivery Begin; First Customer Get Keys By Renault Group CEO

Renault India, a French carmaker Renault Group, has commenced nationwide customer deliveries of the new Renault Duster across India. The first delivery also coincides with brand’s inauguration of new’R store on Mount Road in Chennai.

Making the occasion special the delivery was graced by Mr. François Provost Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group and Mr. Stephane Deblaise Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group in India, handed over the keys of the first Duster to Dr. Arthanari Manickavasagam, a renowned doctor based in Chennai.

Renault India continues to strengthen and transform its retail footprint. Today’s inaugurated new’R store is the 2^nd outlet in Chennai, taking the total number of such stores in India to 11. The company has outlined aggressive expansion plans for this format of urban car retail outlet, targeting to have a total of 70 outlets across India this year. These experiential urban retail stores are in addition to the existing robust network of 350+ sales touch points across the country.

A pioneer of the mid-size SUV segment in India, the Duster continues to generate strong customer interest. Renault India is reinforcing its value proposition through customer-centric initiatives such as the Renault Forever program, offering coverage of up to 7 years or 150,000 km. The commencement of deliveries comes at a time when Renault India has recorded a 77% growth in sales in March 2026, driven by strong momentum from models such as the new Kiger and Triber, alongside the introduction of the new Duster.