Renault Duster to launch in India on March 17

The Renault Duster is set to make its comeback in India after 4 years. The SUV was first launched in the country back in 2012. After a decade of service, it was discontinued in 2022. Its new India-spec model was unveiled by Renault on January 26, 2026. Pre-bookings for the SUV have been open since then. Renault has now announced that the Duster will get a formal launch on March 17, 2026.

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Renault Duster: What to expect?

The India-spec Renault Duster is 4,343mm long, 1,813mm wide, 1,659mm tall, and has a 2,657mm wheelbase. Its front-fascia has sleek LED headlamps and eyebrow DRLs. The glossy grille features the ‘DUSTER’ lettering instead of the Renault logo. The front bumper has a silver frame. It is flanked on either side by vertically stacked fog lamp units.

 

Along the sides, the SUV flaunts 17-inch all-black alloy wheels and black cladding on the wheel arches. The door handles are mounted on the black C-pillar. The roof rails receive a black finish, too. The rear section features a roof-mounted spoiler and a textured finish on the number plate. Unlike the international model, the LED tail lamps on the India-spec variant are connected by a light bar.

Inside, the Renault Duster is packed with exciting features. Its dashboard is equipped with a twin display setup comprising a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. There’s support for wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The SUV also gets dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, and ventilated front seats. The cabin is finished with soft-touch materials and premium trims.

Safety features on the new Duster SUV include airbags, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and more. It also gets a Level 2 ADAS package, which makes it the first Renault car in India to come with this feature.

Renault has 3 engine options planned for the Duster, but it will offer only 2 of them at launch – 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo petrol engines. The former generates a maximum power output of 100hp and 160Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only. The latter produces 163hp and 280Nm. It can be linked to a 6-speed manual or DCT gearbox.

The SUV will receive a strong-hybrid powertrain by Diwali. This setup will comprise a 109hp-producing 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine linked to a 49hp electric motor and a 20hp HSG. There will be a 1.4kWh (280V) battery onboard. The total engine output will be 160hp and 172Nm.

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Final Thoughts

Buyers can book their unit of the Duster for a token amount of Rs 21,000. Its full price list will be revealed on launch day. We expect the prices to start at Rs 10 lakh. Upon launch, the SUV will rival the Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, and Honda Elevate in India.