2026 Renault Duster launched at ₹10.49 lakh in India!

The Renault Duster was a strong product in its first inning in India. It was on sale for almost 10 years and only received minor changes along its lifecycle. Now, Renault has brought back the Duster in an all-new avatar which is similar to the third-generation Duster sold globally. Introductory prices start at ₹10.29 lakh for those who wish to pre-book via the R-Pass route which is open until 31st March 2026. After the R-Pass route is closed, the price of the Duster will start from ₹10.49 lakh.

Renault Duster design

The Renault Duster is back in its third-generation with all new styling, including 18-inch alloy wheels, bold wheel arch cladding and imposing character lines on the front and rear quarter panels.

On the front, Duster is spelled out in bold lettering instead of having the Renault logo. The new headlights get a Y-shaped DRL signature. The lower bumper gets muscular cladding and skid plate in a satin finish. The Duster has a wheelbase of 2657mm. As you move to the rear, there is a LED lightbar with the Renault wire-frame logo in the centre and the Duster lettering positioned in the lower half. The Duster has always been a muscular SUV and this design stays true to its legacy which prevailed in the Indian market.

The Renault Duster is available in 5 trim options, Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+ and Iconic. There is also a limited launch trim available which gets yellow accents on the grille and tailgate, 18-inch adventure black alloys and iconic yellow door decal.

Renault Duster interior and features

Luckily, Renault has not done away with all the physical buttons inside the cabin and they can be found for all the basic features like the AC controls. The interior gets a driver-focused 10.1-inch infotainment system with built-in Google assistant and Google Maps. Renault also offers a 6-speaker Arkamys auditorium surround system.

The front seats are 6-way electrically adjustable and have manual lumbar support adjustment. Both front seats are ventilated and are upholstered with Mountain Jade leatherette with Renault logo pattern. For driver assistance it gets a 360-degree camera with 17 ADAS features. Renault has also given the Duster a PM2.5 filter with Clean Air AQI display and ionizer.

Renault Duster engine, transmission and platform

The Renault Duster gets three engine options, the 1-litre turbo-petrol putting out 98.6bhp. The second engine is a 1.3-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol engine with 160bhp and 280Nm. 91 per cent of the bookings are for the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine and 40 per cent of the bookings in metro cities are for hybrid variant.

Renault will also offer a strong-hybrid variant of the Duster with a 1.8-litre 4-cylinder engine paired with a 1.4kWh battery pack delivering a combined 158bhp and 172Nm. The strong-hybrid will be paired to a dual-motor hybrid transmission, while the other engines can be paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch or a 6-speed manual transmission. The Duster will get three drive modes - Eco, Comfort and Perso for a better driving feel for each individual.

The Renault Duster is built on the RGMP (Renault Group Modular Platform), and the brand has claimed that 90 per cent of the tuning has been done keeping the Indian road conditions in perspective.

2026 Renault Duster pricing and rivals

The Renault Duster is produced at the Chennai facility, and Renault is offering a 7-year or 1.5 lakh kilometres warranty, which is a first in the segment. The Renault Duster is launched at ₹10.49 lakh without the R-Pass and ₹10.29 lakh with the R-Pass pre-booking. The Renault Duster will rival the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Maruti Suzuki Victoris. The deliveries of the Duster will commence in April 2026, with the strong-hybrid production capacity already reached its limit for 2026, meaning it’s already sold out for the year 2026.