Renault Duster launched at an introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh

Renault Duster has made a comeback in India after 4 years. After unveiling the midsize SUV in January, Renault has now formally launched it at a starting introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh. The introductory prices can be availed using the automaker’s R Pass. The 2026 Duster comes in 5 trim levels and 2 powertrain levels. A third strong hybrid powertrain will be added to the lineup by Diwali. Bookings for the SUV have been open since January at a token amount of Rs 21,000.

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Renault Duster: Prices, specs, and more

Here is the price list for the Renault Duster.

Variant	1.0L Turbo-petrol MT	1.3L Turbo-petrol MT	1.3L Turbo-petrol DCT
Authentic	Rs 10.49 lakh (Rs 10.29 with R Pass)	–	–
Evolution	Rs 11.69 lakh (Rs 11.39 with R Pass)	Rs 12.99 lakh (Rs 12.69 lakh with R Pass)	Rs 14.49 lakh (Rs 13.99 lakh with R Pass)
Techno	Rs 13.49 lakh (Rs 13.19 with R Pass)	Rs 14.49 lakh (Rs 14.19 lakh with R Pass)	Rs 15.89 lakh (Rs 15.49 lakh with R Pass)
Techo+	–	Rs 15.29 lakh (Rs 14.99 lakh with R Pass)	Rs 16.69 lakh (Rs 16.29 lakh with R Pass)
Iconic	–	Rs 16.99 lakh (Rs 16.59 lakh with R Pass)	Rs 18.49 lakh (Rs 18.09 lakh)

The 2026 Renault Duster is 4,343mm long, 1,813mm wide, and 1,659mm tall. It has a 2,657mm wheelbase. The front fascia of the SUV is defined by sleek LED headlamps integrated with eyebrow DRLs. The headlamps are connected by a smooth grille with the ‘DUSTER’ lettering. The large air dam below the grille is surrounded by a silver frame. There are vertical fog lamp housings on either side of this frame.

Along the sides, the midsize SUV rests on 18-inch alloy wheels. These alloys have an all-black look. The rear door handles are mounted on the blacked-out C pillar. The roof rails are finished in black as well. At the back, the LED tail lamps are connected by a light bar. This light bar is not present on the international model of the Duster. There are 6 paint shades on offer – Jade Mountain Green, Pearl White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Sunset Red and River Blue.

Inside, the new Duster flaunts a twin display setup comprising a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster. The infotainment system supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other features include dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging, ventilated front seats, and more. Safety features include 6 airbags, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), an Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and more. There is a Level 2 ADAS package on board.

The Renault Duster comes in 2 powertrain options. The 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 100hp and 160Nm of torque. It can be mated to a 6-speed manual transmission only. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 163hp and 280Nm. It can be linked to a 6-speed manual or DCT gearbox. Renault has confirmed that the Duster will get a strong hybrid engine in the coming months.

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Final Thoughts

Renault will introduce a new subscription plan for the Duster in April. This plan will not require a down payment. Instead, it will merge on-road costs and servicing into a single monthly fee. Buyers can choose to extend the subscription at the end of each term, return the vehicle, or buy it. The Duster rivals the Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser HyRyder, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, and Honda Elevate in India.