Renault Duster
The Duster name returned in March 2026 on an all-new, bigger SUV with a choice of a 100 PS 1.0 turbo or a 163 PS 1.3 turbo. It has 212 mm of ground clearance, a 518-litre boot and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. It suits buyers who want a tough, roomy mid-size SUV with a strong petrol engine, but it is two-wheel drive only for now.
- Seating
- 5
- Engine
- 999–1333 cc
- Mileage
- 17.75–19.41 km/l
- 163 PS 1.3 turbo with manual or 6-speed DCT
- 212 mm ground clearance
- 518 litres of boot to the parcel shelf
- 5-star Bharat NCAP rating
- Level 2 ADAS on the top Iconic trim
- Up to 7 years/1.5 lakh km warranty under Renault Forever
- Adventure₹12.99 lakh
The 1.3 turbo manual Adventure at ₹13.99 lakh gets the strong 163 PS engine, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate and full LED lights. For an automatic, the Adventure DCT at ₹15.39 lakh is the value choice.
- Iconic₹16.99 lakh
Pick Iconic (₹16.99 lakh manual, ₹18.49 lakh DCT) if you want ADAS, ventilated seats and the 360-degree camera. Skip the Launch Edition unless you love the yellow trim; it adds only cosmetic changes.
- Nissan Tekton₹10.49 – 18.59 lakh
- Mahindra Thar₹10.32 – 18.99 lakh
- Mahindra XUV 3XO EV₹13.89 – 14.96 lakh
Renault Duster specifications
- Claimed mileage17.75–19.41 km/l
- Transmission6-speed manual, 6-speed DCT
- Body typeSUV
- Fuel typePetrol
- Engine999–1333 cc
- Seating capacity5
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| Engines | 1.0 turbo petrol, 1.3 turbo petrol |
|---|---|
| Gearboxes | 6-speed manual, 6-speed DCT |
| Power | 100 PS (TCe 100), 163 PS (TCe 160) |
| Torque | 166 Nm (TCe 100), 280 Nm (TCe 160) |
| Claimed mileage | 17.75–19.41 km/l |
| Seats | 5 |
| Length | 4346 mm |
| Width | 1815 mm |
| Height | 1701 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2657 mm |
| Ground clearance | 212 mm |
| Boot space | 518 litres |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres |
Renault Duster variants: price and features
- Base variantDuster
Authentic
₹10.49 lakhOn-road priceKey features- 6 airbags
- LED headlamps with LED DRLs
- LED tail-lamps
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- 6 airbags
- LED headlamps with LED DRLs
- LED tail-lamps
- 7-inch digital driver display
- Power windows with auto up/down
- Duster
Evolution
₹11.69 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.20 lakh more than Authentic for- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Cruise control
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- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Cruise control
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Full-width LED rear light bar
- Duster
Evolution
₹12.99 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.30 lakh more than Evolution for- 163 PS 1.3 turbo petrol
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- 163 PS 1.3 turbo petrol
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Cruise control
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Duster
Adventure
₹12.99 lakhOn-road priceSame price as Evolution, and adds- Panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Full LED headlamps
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Full LED headlamps
- Connected car app
- Dual-tone paint option
- Duster
Adventure
₹13.99 lakhOn-road priceKey features- Panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Full LED headlamps
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Full LED headlamps
- Connected car app
- Dual-tone paint option
- Duster
Evolution
₹14.49 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.50 lakh more than Adventure for- 163 PS turbo with 6-speed DCT
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
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- 163 PS turbo with 6-speed DCT
- 10.1-inch touchscreen
- Rear parking camera
- Cruise control
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Duster
Techno+
₹15.29 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.80 lakh more than Evolution for- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- Blind spot warning
- Front and side parking sensors
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- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- Blind spot warning
- Front and side parking sensors
- 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Duster
Adventure
₹15.39 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.10 lakh more than Techno+ for- Panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Full LED headlamps
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- Panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Full LED headlamps
- Connected car app
- Duster
Techno+
₹16.69 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.30 lakh more than Adventure for- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- Blind spot warning
- Front and side parking sensors
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- 10.25-inch digital driver display
- Blind spot warning
- Front and side parking sensors
- 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
- Duster
Iconic
₹16.99 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.30 lakh more than Techno+ for- Level 2 ADAS
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
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- Level 2 ADAS
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Google built-in infotainment
- Duster
Iconic Launch Edition
₹17.19 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.20 lakh more than Iconic for- Yellow exterior accents and door decal
- Side body embellisher
- Black 18-inch alloy wheels
- Duster
Iconic
₹18.49 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹1.30 lakh more than Iconic Launch Edition for- Level 2 ADAS
- Ventilated and powered front seats
- 360-degree camera
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- Level 2 ADAS
- Ventilated and powered front seats
- 360-degree camera
- Google built-in infotainment
- Hill descent control
- Top variantDuster
Iconic Launch Edition
₹18.69 lakhOn-road pricePay ₹0.20 lakh more than Iconic for- Yellow exterior accents and door decal
- Side body embellisher
- Black 18-inch alloy wheels
Our verdict on the Duster
The new Duster is a big step up from the old one: better built, safer and far better equipped. The 1.3 turbo gives it real pace, the ride and ground clearance suit bad roads, and the boot is large for the class. The 1.0 turbo is fine for city use but feels stretched with a full load, and the DCT is only offered with the bigger engine. There is no diesel and no 4x4 yet, and the hybrid has not gone on sale. Renault's dealer network is smaller than Hyundai's or Maruti's, so check how far your nearest workshop is. If those boxes are ticked, an Adventure 1.3 is the one we would buy, and it is worth comparing with a Creta, Seltos and Kushaq on price.
Good things
- Strong 163 PS turbo petrol with a choice of manual or DCT
- 212 mm ground clearance and a large boot
- 5-star Bharat NCAP rating; ADAS on the top trim
- Long warranty cover through the Renault Forever programme
Could be better
- 1.0 turbo feels stretched with a full load
- No diesel or 4x4 option yet
- Hybrid announced but not yet priced
- Renault's service network is thinner than the segment leaders'
Renault Duster colours and photos
- Pearl White
- Moonlight Silver
- Stealth Black
- River Blue
- Sunset Red
- Mountain Jade Green
- Pearl White with Stealth Black
- River Blue with Stealth Black
- Sunset Red with Stealth Black
- Mountain Jade Green with Stealth Black
Renault Duster: the name is back, on a much better SUV
The Duster returned to India in March 2026 as an all-new model on the same CMF-B family of platforms that underpins today's Dacia Duster abroad. It is built in Chennai and is larger, safer and better equipped than the original, with LED lights all round, a 10.1-inch touchscreen from the Evolution trim and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating.
Two turbo petrol engines are offered. The TCe 100 is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder with 100 PS and 166 Nm, offered only with a 6-speed manual. The TCe 160 is a 1.3-litre four-cylinder with 163 PS and 280 Nm, with a 6-speed manual or 6-speed DCT. Claimed economy is 17.75 to 19.41 km/l. A strong hybrid is promised for later.
At 4,346 mm long with a 2,657 mm wheelbase and 212 mm of ground clearance, it competes with the Creta, Seltos, Grand Vitara and Kushaq. The boot holds 518 litres to the parcel shelf, and top versions add a panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, ventilated seats and Level 2 ADAS. Renault offers up to 7 years/1.5 lakh km of warranty cover under its Renault Forever programme, including 3 years as standard.
Is the 1.0 TCe 100 enough?
For city driving and occasional trips with two or three people, yes. If you carry a full load often or drive on highways, the 1.3 TCe 160 is much stronger and costs ₹1–1.3 lakh more at the same trim. Only the 1.3 is offered with an automatic.
Should I wait for the hybrid?
Renault says the 1.8-litre strong hybrid will arrive around Diwali 2026, but it has no price yet. If you drive a lot in city traffic, it may be worth waiting to see the price; otherwise the turbo petrols are ready now.
Which variant has the best value?
Adventure adds the panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, full LED headlamps and connected car app for ₹0.9–1.3 lakh over Evolution, which is a fair price. Techno+ and Iconic add screens, parking sensors, ADAS and ventilated seats that you may or may not need.
How does it compare with the Creta?
The Duster has more ground clearance, a strong turbo engine across the range and a lower starting price. The Creta offers a diesel, a wider choice of automatics and a much larger service network. Your nearest workshop and fuel choice should decide it.
Duster vs rivals
| Spec | Renault Duster₹10.49 – 18.69 lakh | Nissan Tekton₹10.49 – 18.59 lakh | Mahindra Thar₹10.32 – 18.99 lakh | Mahindra XUV 3XO EV₹13.89 – 14.96 lakh | Tata Curvv₹10.00 – 18.75 lakh |
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| Body | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV | SUV |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol | Electric | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engines | 1.0 turbo petrol, 1.3 turbo petrol | 1.0 turbo petrol, 1.3 turbo petrol | 1.5 diesel, 2.2 diesel, 2.0 turbo petrol | Electric | 1.2 turbo petrol, 1.2 GDi turbo petrol, 1.5 diesel |
| Power | 100 PS (TCe 100), 163 PS (TCe 160) | 100 PS (T160), 163 PS (T280) | 119–162 PS | 150 PS | 125 PS |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual, 6-speed DCT | 6-speed manual, 6-speed DCT | Manual, Automatic | Single-speed | Manual, DCA |
| Mileage | 17.75–19.41 km/l | 17.8–19.4 km/l | 15.2 km/l | 285 km real-world (Mahindra claim) | 17.4 km/l |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| Boot | 518 litres | 518 litres | 600 litres | 364 litres | 500 litres |
| Compare | Viewing | Duster vs Tekton | Duster vs Thar | Duster vs XUV 3XO EV | Duster vs Curvv |
Renault Duster mileage
- 999 cc, PetrolManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 19.41 km/l
- 1333 cc, PetrolManual
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 17.75 km/l
- 1333 cc, PetrolDCT
- Claimed (ARAI)
- 18.45 km/l
Renault Duster on-road price and EMI
Every state →- New Delhi₹12.11 – 21.55 lakh
- Mumbai₹12.34 – 21.97 lakh
- Bengaluru₹13.04 – 23.21 lakh
- Chennai₹12.95 – 23.04 lakh
- Kolkata₹12.11 – 21.55 lakh
- Bhopal₹12.11 – 21.55 lakh
Estimated for the cheapest and dearest variant we price: road tax, registration, FASTag and insurance. Own-damage insurance varies by insurer.
Duster EMI
₹17,625 a month
On ₹10.49 lakh ex-showroom, 20% down (₹2.10 lakh), 5 years at 9.5%. Total interest ₹2.18 lakh.
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Renault Duster FAQ
What is the price of the Renault Duster in India?
The Renault Duster costs ₹10.49 to 18.69 lakh ex-showroom, depending on the variant. The on-road price adds road tax, registration and insurance, which depend on your state.
Which fuel options does the Renault Duster come with?
The Renault Duster is sold with petrol power (1.0 turbo petrol, 1.3 turbo petrol).
What is the mileage of the Renault Duster?
The claimed (ARAI) mileage of the Renault Duster is 17.75–19.41 km/l.
How many people can the Renault Duster seat?
The Renault Duster is a 5-seater suv.
What is the length of the Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster is 4346 mm long, 1815 mm wide and 1701 mm tall, with a 2657 mm wheelbase.
How much boot space does the Renault Duster have?
The Renault Duster has 518 litres of boot space.
Does the Renault Duster come with an automatic gearbox?
The Renault Duster is offered with 6-speed manual, 6-speed dct gearboxes.
What is the ground clearance of the Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster has 212 mm of ground clearance.
Which Renault Duster variant should I buy?
It depends on your budget and which features you will actually use. Book a 15-minute call with Smart4Wheels and we will tell you which variant is worth it for you, and which to skip.
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