Renault Duster facelift is ready to make a splash with its new look.
Renault has globally unveiled its third generation Duster, which is known as Dacia in the international markets. However, we Indians will still have to wait a long time for the new generation Renault Duster. The new generation Duster has advanced features along with great design and extremely bold looks. This is quite different than the older generation. The new generation Duster is largely inspired by the Bigster.
The Renault Duster has been introduced with several exciting changes. It gets a newly designed front face, which has a Y-shaped LED headlight, LED DRL and a flat bonnet with a bold profile. The full-width LED headlamps and DRLs at the front of the SUV give it a much more attractive design.
Apart from this, the Duster gets a sleek bumper with vertical air vents, it gets circular shaped fog lights on the sides. Apart from this, one design which makes it more of a board is the skid plate found at the bottom. Its side profile offers a sleek design with new blackout alloy wheels with sleek design. Apart from this, the signature temporary rear Carter glass at the rear has been kept the same as the current model.
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Renault Duster facelift Cabin
Not only external changes, we are also going to see many special changes in its cabin. It will be introduced with many modifications especially for the Indian market. Internationally, its cabin is going to get a new dashboard layout with central console and premium leather seats, shop touch facility at multiple places and many other good additions. The marque is also expected to offer its own version of the Duster, apart from this it is also expected to introduce a 7 seater version which will go on sale as the Bigster.
Among the features, it gets a digital instrument cluster with a large touch screen infotainment system and Apple CarPlay connectivity with wireless Android Auto. Other highlights include wireless mobile charging, cruise control, height adjustable driver seat, ambient lighting, dual zone climate control and many more features.
It is expected to be introduced with the convenience of a sunroof especially for the Indian market.
Apart from this, it is going to be equipped with ADAS technology. Because ADAS technology has started being offered in the sub-compact SUV segment in the Indian market.
2024 Renault Duster Highlights and Details | Details |
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Global Debut | The 2024 Renault Duster (Dacia Duster) has made its global debut |
Expected India Arrival | Late 2024 |
Exterior Features | – Muscular and carved bonnet |
– Chunky wheel arches | |
– Body cladding | |
– Functional roof rails | |
– Y-shaped LED DRLs with chrome inserts | |
– New grille | |
– Fog lamps | |
– Wide air intakes on the front bumper | |
– Dual-tone multi-spoke alloy wheels | |
– Rear door handle mounted on the pillar | |
– Extended split roof spoiler | |
– Y-shaped LED taillights | |
– Reworked bumper | |
– Creased tailgate | |
– Rear wiper with washer | |
– Silver faux skid plate | |
– Conventional radio antenna | |
Interior Features | – Heavily redone cabin with a new dashboard and centre console layout |
– Floating infotainment system on top of the aircon vents | |
– Physical buttons for HVAC and media controls | |
– Wireless charger | |
– Digital instrument cluster | |
– Steering-mounted controls | |
– Automatic climate control | |
– Revised gear selector lever | |
Expected Powertrains (India) | – 1.0-litre turbo-petrol |
– 1.2-litre petrol hybrid motor | |
– 1.3-litre turbo-petrol flex fuel engine (expected later post the launch) | |
Competition in India (Upon Arrival) | – Hyundai Creta |
– Kia Seltos | |
– Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
– Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder | |
– MG Astor | |
– Skoda Kushaq | |
– Volkswagen Taigun | |
– Honda Elevate | |
– Citroen C3 Aircross |
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Renault Duster facelift Engine
Internationally, the Renault Duster is offered with three engine options. It gets an entry level 1.0 liter turbo petrol engine which generates maximum power of 120 bhp. Apart from this, a 1.2 liter engine has been provided with hybrid technology which produces 120 bhp. And the last one is 1.3 liter turbo petrol engine which generates power of 170 bhp. Apart from this, these engine options have also been designed to run on ethanol blended fuel. One special thing is that this engine option is the most powerful engine of Renault Duster till date.
However, especially for the Indian market, it is expected to be introduced with a 1.3 liter turbo charged petrol engine. However, Renault is also considering launching a plug-in hybrid and strong hybrid version in the Indian market. This engine option is going to deliver similar power to the diesel engine option. Because diesel engine option will not be available in the upcoming Renault Duster.
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Renault Duster facelift Launch Date in India
It is expected that it will be launched in the Indian market by the end of 2025. However, no confirmation has been made yet. Renault Duster has been discontinued. It was once the best selling sub-compact SUV in the Indian market. Apart from this, it was offered with all wheel drive technology in the Indian market.
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Renault Duster facelift Rivals
After launch, the third generation Renault Duster competes with Kia Seltos facelift, Honda Elevate, Toyota Hyryder, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, MG Astor in the Indian market.
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