Renault is expected to bring the new Duster to India sometime by 2025

The third-generation Renault Duster (Dacia Duster) has just been revealed globally. It will be a key model for the carmaker as it will be a big step up for the nameplate in India since its second-gen version never reached here. Since the SUV isn’t likely to head our way anytime before 2025, feast your eyes on its images below:

Exterior

At a first glance, the front of the new Duster seems more like an evolutionary upgrade than revolutionary compared to the older model. It has a slimmer grille with inserts, Y-shaped LED DRLs, and a big bumper housing a huge air dam and the fog lamps.

The silhouette of the SUV has still remained intact but now has sharper details. Highlighting elements on the new Duster’s profile include squared off wheel arches, C-pillar-mounted rear door handles, and functional roof rails. You can also notice a kink in the windowline towards the quarter glass panel.

Its back is much sober in comparison, with the talking points being Y-shaped LED taillights and a chunky bumper.

Interior

The third-gen Renault Duster features a completely fresh dashboard design with Y-shaped elements seen all around the cabin. While the instrument cluster and infotainment system is digital, the carmaker has thankfully chosen to offer physical buttons for climate control.

In terms of features, the SUV has a 10.1-inch free-floating touchscreen system, wireless phone charging, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, ventilated front seats, and a 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system.

Its safety kit includes an electronic parking brake, six airbags, a reversing camera, and a host of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) including autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane keep assist, and driver attentiveness alert.

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Powertrain Details

The third-gen Duster is globally being offered with a range of powertrain options, including hybrid and LPG. These comprise of a 130 PS, 1.2-litre petrol unit coupled with a 48V mild hybrid system, a strong-hybrid 140 PS 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine paired to two electric motors, powered by a 1.2 kWh battery pack. The last one is a combination of petrol and LPG. It is available with both manual and automatic transmission options. The SUV is also being provided with an all-wheel drivetrain (AWD) to take the roads less taken.

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Price And Competition

We expect the new Renault Duster to have a starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). It will rival the Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Hyundai Creta, Skoda Kushaq, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, and Citroen C3 Aircross.