New Renault Duster teased ahead of launch

Renault India will take the wraps off the new Duster on January 26, 2026. Ahead of the grand reveal, the automaker has dropped a teaser video for the Renault Duster. The SUV has also been spotted testing on Indian roads on numerous occasions in the last couple of months. The India-spec version of the Duster will get some cosmetic and design tweaks over its international counterpart.

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Renault Duster: Here’s what the teaser reveals

The teaser video for the new Renault Duster shows the SUV under the wraps, with its LED DRLs and tail lamps illuminated. The illumination pattern hints at a new design for the DRLs. While the international-spec model uses Y-shaped units, the India version will have eyebrow-shaped DRLs bordering the headlamps. The teaser also reveals a sleek light bar connecting the tail lamps. However, the design of the tail lamps has not been revealed. It remains to be seen whether the India-spec version of the SUV will carry a Renault badge or the ‘DUSTER’ lettering on the front trim.

While the teaser does not reveal any details about the interior of the SUV, it isn’t expected to stray from its international counterpart. The Indian version might get more premium trims on the dashboard and door panels, but the layout and colour theme will remain unchanged. The international model comes with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 7-inch driver’s display. The infotainment system supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The SUV also gets automatic climate control, rear AC vents, wireless charging, an Arkamys 3D sound system, and an ADAS package.

The international version of the Renault Duster is offered in 3 powertrain options – 1.0L petrol, 1.2L petrol mild hybrid, and 1.6L petrol strong hybrid. The 1.0-litre petrol engine is available with the entry-level variants of the SUV and produces a maximum power output of 120hp. The 1.2-litre petrol engine is linked to a 48V mild hybrid system. It generates a maximum power output of 130hp and 230Nm of torque. The 1.6-litre petrol engine is linked to a strong hybrid setup comprising 2 electric motors. It generates a maximum power output of 140hp and 205Nm of torque. It uses a 1.2kWh battery and regenerative braking. It remains to be seen which powertrain will be made available with the India-spec model. Renault India has confirmed that the Duster will get a strong hybrid powertrain in 2027.

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Final Thoughts

The Duster will also spawn a Nissan midsize SUV named Tekton. The Tekton will be revealed in March 2026. We expect the prices for the Duster to start at Rs 10 lakh. Upon launch, it will rival the likes of the Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate, and other midsize SUVs.