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Renault Brings The Duster Back In India

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New Renault Duster 2026
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Renault Duster returns in a modern and stylish new generation, staying true to its DNA of amazing ride and handling. The car comes with 2 turbo engines Turbo TCe 160, Turbo TCe 100, and, for the first time in India, a strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 powered by 1.8L engine, and 1.4 KWH battery, acknowledged for its best-in-class efficiency. For the first time in India, Renault introduces openR link multimedia with Google built in. Made for India, with 90% elements specifically designed for this car, Renault Duster leverages the versatility and modularity of Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), embarking top-notch connectivity and engineered for 5-star safety standards. New Renault Duster is the first product reveal under Renault International Gameplan 2027 in India.

Availability, Delivery & Pre-bookings

Customers can pre-book new Renault Duster by purchasing R Pass for INR 21,000. The R Pass holders will gain:

  • Special introductory pricing
  • Priority delivery
  • Complimentary Gang of Dusters merchandise
  • Opportunity to see new Renault Duster being built

While the price of new Renault Duster will be announced mid-March, customer deliveries will begin in April 2026. The Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 deliveries to commence during Diwali 2026.

14 Best & First-in-Segment Highlights

  • Vehicle dynamics
  • Turbo TCe 160 Engine Power and Torque: 163 PS and 280 Nm
  • Strong hybrid E-tech 160 with 1.4KWh battery
  • Driver Eye-to-multimedia distance: 502mm
  • Multimedia viewing angle: 17.9°
  • Approach Angle: 26.9°
  • Departure angle: 34.7°
  • openR link multimedia system with Google built-in
  • multi-sense drive modes with 48 colour ambient lighting customization
  • Boot capacity: 518L (under parcel shelf), 700L (till the roof)
  • Interior storage capacity: 32.6L
  • Maximum warranty of 7-year or 150K Km under Renault Forever program
  • 50+ accessory categories
  • YouClip accessory system

Iconic Launch Edition – Fully Loaded

  • Himalayan-inspired side embellisher
  • iconic yellow door decal
  • iconic yellow accents on front grille, roof bars & tailgate
  • 45.72cm (18”) “Adventure” black alloy wheels
  • mountain jade leatherette seat upholstery with Renault logo pattern
  • upper dashboard with mountain jade leatherette wrap and carbon finish
  • door inserts with mountain jade leatherette and carbon accents
  • Duster emblem with iconic yellow stitch

Exterior

  • Rugged exterior with muscular silhouette, retaining the adventure DNA
    • 34.7° departure angle and 26.9° approach angle
    • 212 mm Ground Clearance
  • Full LED head lamps, LED taillamps, LED fog lamps
  • LED horizontal rear light bar
  • 45.72cm (18”) black “Outback” diamond cut alloy wheels
  • Mountain Jade Green exterior colour option (Himalayan inspired)

Interior

  • Drivers’s car with fighter jet-inspired cockpit
  • Elevated center console with e-shifter
  • Physical buttons for most-used functions
  • mountain jade leatherette seat upholstery with Renault logo pattern
  • upper dashboard with mountain jade leatherette wrap and carbon finish
  • door inserts with mountain jade leatherette and carbon accents
  • Duster emblem with iconic yellow stitch

Renault Group Modular Platform

  • Specifically made for India
  • 90% parts specific to India
  • Built for endurance
    • 1Million+ KM
    • Extreme climate proof ( -23°C to 55°C)
    • Globally tuned
    • Altitude master (tested at 18379 ft above sea level)
  • Engineered for 5 Star safety standard
  • 35 standard safety features

Powertrains & Transmission

  • Turbo TCe 160
    • New Turbocharged GDi
    • Best in segment power & torque – 163 PS & 280 Nm respectively
    • Patented power-glyd coating
    • 6 Speed manual transmission & 6 Speed DCT with wet clutch
  • Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160
    • Based on 1.8L engine
    • 1.4 kWh battery with almost 80% electric drive in city conditions
    • Market’s strongest & advanced hybrid system
  • Turbo TCe 100
    • Accessible turbo petrol option
    • 6 speed manual transmission

Tech & Safety

  • 25.65cm (10.1”) OpenR link multimedia system with Google built-in
    • Google maps
    • Google Assistant (to be upgraded with Gemini in coming days)
    • Google Play
    • Seamless entertainment streaming
    • 60+ connected features with MYR app
  • 26.03 cm (10.25”) TFT driver display
  • Map replication in driver display
  • 17 ADAS features
  • Hill descent control

Comfort & Convenience

  • Electric panoramic sunroof
  • Electric powered tailgate
  • Electric parking brake with Auto-hold
  • Automatic dual zone air conditioning
  • Clean Air AQI display with PM2.5 display
  • Multi-Sense drive modes with 48 ambient lighting customization
  • Electric front seats with 6-way adjust
  • Front seats with Manual lumbar adjustment
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Auto headlamps
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Renault handsfree access card with push start
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • All power windows with auto up/down
  • Touch activated cabin lighting
  • Arkamys auditorium sound system with 6 speaker system
  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Puddle lamps

Renault India Pvt. Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of Renault S.A.S. France. Renault India cars are manufactured in the manufacturing facility located in Oragadam, Chennai, with a capacity of 480,000 units per annum. Renault India also has a widespread presence of close to 350+ sales and 450+ service touchpoints, which include 250+ Workshop on Wheels locations across the country, with benchmark sales and service quality.

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