Renault mid size SUV Duster Booking started, Price announcement in March; Deliveries start in April.

The all-new Renault Duster

Renault DUSTER Comes Back

By Mahi

26-01-2026 | Chennai

Renault Brings Back Its Iconic Duster. Bookings stated, Price announcement in March; Deliveries start in April.

The car comes with 2 turbo engines Turbo TCe 160, Turbo TCe 100, and, for the first time in India, a strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 powered by 1.8L engine, and 1.4 KWH battery, acknowledged for its best-in-class efficiency.

For the first time in India, Renault introduces openR link multimedia with Google built in.

New Renault Duster is made for India, with close to 90% of the car made specifically for India. It underpins the new Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP).

New Renault Duster also marks the debut of the strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 engine, powered by 1.8L engine along with a 1.4 kWh battery, making it the most efficient and powerful hybrid, allowing segment’s best up to 80% EV mode in city drive conditions.

Powertrains & Transmission

• Turbo TCe 160New Turbocharged GDiBest in segment power & torque - 163 PS & 280 Nm respectivelyPatented power-glyd coating6 Speed manual transmission & 6 Speed DCT with wet clutch

• Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 Based on 1.8L engine1.4 kWh battery with almost 80% electric drive in city conditionsMarket’s strongest & advanced hybrid system

• Turbo TCe 100 Accessible turbo petrol option 6 speed manual transmission. This 100 hp engine is what we see in the popular Nissan Magnite.

Tech & Safety

• 25.65cm (10.1”) OpenR link multimedia system with Google built-inGoogle mapsGoogle Assistant (to be upgraded with Gemini in coming days)Google PlaySeamless entertainment streaming60+ connected features with MYR app

• 26.03 cm (10.25”) TFT driver display

• Map replication in driver display

• 17 ADAS features

• Hill descent control

Comfort & Convenience

• Electric panoramic sunroof

• Electric powered tailgate

• Electric parking brake with Auto-hold

• Automatic dual zone air conditioning

• Clean Air AQI display with PM2.5 display

• Multi-Sense drive modes with 48 ambient lighting customization

• Electric front seats with 6-way adjust

• Front seats with Manual lumbar adjustment

• Ventilated front seats

• Auto headlamps

• Rain sensing wipers

• Renault handsfree access card with push start

• Auto-dimming rearview mirror

• All power windows with auto up/down

• Touch activated cabin lighting

• Arkamys auditorium sound system with 6 speaker system

• Wireless smartphone charging

• Puddle lamps

Dimension

New Duster has a length of 4,346 mm, width of 1,815 mm, height of 1,703 mm and wheelbase of 2,657 mm. With its 212 mm ground clearance, its best-‑in-‑segment approach and departure angles of 26.9° and 34.7°, the vehicle is built to tackle demanding terrain with confidence.

Availability, Delivery & Pre-bookings

Customers can pre-book new Renault Duster by purchasing R Pass for INR 21,000. The R Pass holders will gain:

• Special introductory pricing

• Priority delivery

• Complimentary Gang of Dusters merchandise

• Opportunity to see new Renault Duster being built

While the price of new Renault Duster will be announced mid-March, customer deliveries will begin in April 2026. The Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 deliveries to commence during Diwali 2026.