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Renault Duster is a 5-seater SUV car with the last recorded price range of ₹ 8.49 Lakh- ₹ 14.25 Lakh. The car was available in 8 variants and offers engine options ranging from 1330-1498 cc. The car comes with 2 transmission options: Manual and Automatic. Other key specifications of the Duster include a boot space of 475 Litres and a safety rating of N/A. The Duster was available in 7 colours. Duster mileage comes with a mileage of 19.87 kmpl.
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₹ 9.86 - ₹ 14.25 Lakh*
*Ex-Showroom Price(Price before discontinued)
Renault Duster is Discontinued.

Renault Duster Specifications

Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual & Automatic
Mileage19.87 kmpl
Engine1330 to 1498 cc
Duster Specs

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Renault Duster is a 5-seater rugged compact SUV that made its debut back in 2012. The Duster is a compact crossover SUV that reinforces its presence with its macho design and robust monocoque body. The vehicle comes equipped with safety features like Electronic Stability Program, Rapid Deceleration Warning, Impact Sensing Door Unlock and much more. 

 

Since 2012, the Renault Duster has had minor cosmetic updates. While the SUV is credited for making the compact SUV segment popular among Indian car enthusiasts, the outdated Interior design and lack of features that rival brands provide has made it lose its popularity over the time. Currently, the Duster is being sold in an approx price range of Rs 9.85 lakh to Rs 14.3 lakh, ex-showroom.

 

The Duster is available in many variants, which include two standard variants- RXS and RXZ -  and three Turbo variants - RXE, RXS, and RXZ. It competes with the likes of  Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Nissan Kicks, Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, and Volkswagen Taigun. 

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Renault Duster Price

The last recorded price of Renault Duster in India ranges between ₹ 9.86 Lakh and ₹ 14.25 Lakh. The car was available in 8 variants - the base model of Duster 1.5 Petrol RXE MT Petrol Manual was priced at ₹ 8.49 Lakh and the top model of Duster 1.3 Petrol RXZ Turbo CVT Petrol Automatic was priced at 14.25 Lakh.
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Renault Duster Variants With Price

VariantEx-Showroom PriceCompare
1.5 Petrol RXE MT
Petrol, Upto 19.87 kmpl, Manual
₹ 8.49 Lakh
1.5 Petrol RXS MT
Petrol, Upto 19.87 kmpl, Manual
₹ 9.86 Lakh
1.5 Petrol RXZ MT
Petrol, Upto 16.42 kmpl, Manual
₹ 10.00 Lakh
1.3 Petrol RXE Turbo
Petrol, Upto 16.42 kmpl, Manual
₹ 11.27 Lakh
1.3 Petrol RXS Turbo
Petrol, Upto 16.42 kmpl, Manual
₹ 12.05 Lakh
1.3 Petrol RXZ Turbo
Petrol, Upto 16.42 kmpl, Manual
₹ 12.65 Lakh
1.3 Petrol RXS Turbo CVT
Petrol, Upto 16.42 kmpl, Automatic
₹ 13.65 Lakh
1.3 Petrol RXZ Turbo CVT
Petrol, Upto 16.42 kmpl, Automatic
₹ 14.25 Lakh
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Pros & Cons of Renault Duster

  • Features we admire in this car

    • Excellent ride quality
    • Great pricing in the segment
    • Powerful and silent engine
  • Features that could have been better

    • Engine Is Not Good Will Not Go To 50000 Km
    • Mileage is less
    • The Car quality is poor

Renault Duster Detailed Review

Exterior 8

The Renault Duster has retained the same design ever since its launch with minor updates to the styling package. At the front-end, the SUV gets an all-new tri-winged chrome grille that has a black finish coupled with red accents and a huge Renault badge. The vehicle gets black bezels around the fog lamps along with red accents that give it a rugged and sporty look. Also, the C-shaped LED DRLs that are integrated into the projector headlamps in the upper section present it with an upmarket feel.

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The Renault Duster also gets new dual-tone alloy wheels that contribute to the good looks of the side profile. The crossover compact SUV also has structural reinforcements for better pedestrian safety.The Duster gets minimal creases and lines, and it retains the same old bulky look. In addition to all this, the SUV comes with body-coloured wing mirrors and door handles. Also, the chunky roof rails add to the bold character of the SUV. 

At the rear, the compact SUV has a black cladding that runs across the width of the tailgate. The tailgate houses a new matte black embellisher with Duster lettering in crimson red. It even gets a stylish skid plate. It would not be fair to add that like the Duster’s front end, the rear end also presents a macho look.  The Duster measures 4,360mm in length, 1,822mm in width and 1,695mm in height. It has a  wheelbase of 2673mm.

Summary

The Renault Duster has an attractive design that looks bold even almost a decade after its launch.

Interior 7

Like the exterior of the vehicle, the interior of the Duster has a fuss-free design. The interior of the vehicle comes in midnight black with a stone grey colour theme. The dashboard houses a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It comes equipped with USB, AUX, Bluetooth for added convenience. The centre console has a piano black finish that looks cool. The seats are comfortable but do not come with a premium leather upholstery.

The seats of the compact SUV are cushioned well and are positioned to have a commanding view upfront. The vehicle has a large glass area and low window line which is necessary to have good visibility. It also makes the cabin feel airy and refreshing. Thanks to the wide-body, flat rear bench, a good amount of head and knee room, three people can sit comfortably at the rear. 

The Duster also has 455-litre of boot space, which is more than what is on offer in the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. In addition to this, the low loading lip allows passengers to load heavy luggage with ease. 

Summary

The interior of the Duster has a clean layout and enough space for five but it feels outdated when compared to the modern rivals.

Performance 9

As mentioned earlier, the Duster comes with two engine options. One of them is a 1.5-litre petrol unit that produces 106 PS of maximum power and 142 Nm of peak torque. It is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. The other option is a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine that churns out 156 PS of maximum power and 254 Nm of peak torque. The motor comes paired with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard and a 7-step CVT as optional.  

The ARAI-rated fuel economy figures are 16.5 kmpl for the manual and 16.42 kmpl for the CVT version of the turbo variant. The Energy TCe motor comes with direct injection and variable valve timing, and has been co-developed by Renault-Nissan and Daimler. Both the engines are powerful and refined.  

The 1.3-litre engine is a smooth performer and the turbo lag is well-controlled. The 6-speed MT is also slick and does not feel notchy while shifting gears. The clutch in the Turbo Variant of the Duster is light. The optional 7-step CVT also performs extremely well and is smooth, but it’s the 6-speed MT that will impress the enthusiasts. The 1.5-litre petrol unit also presents similar characteristics as that of the 1.3-litre engine, but the top-end performance isn’t as strong. The 5-speed manual gearbox offered with the 1.5-litre engine also functions smoothly and provides precise shifts.

Summary

Even though the Renault Duster is getting a bit long in the tooth now, its 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine makes it one of the strangers performers in the segment.

Ride & Handling 10

The suspension setup of the Renault Duster is on the stiffer side. Even then, it easily evens out the small bumps on the road when the vehicle is moving at low speeds. At higher speeds, the Duster feels planted on the road surface and hence, it presents good high-speed stability. The engine has also been improved in terms of refinement and the NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels are under control. The vibrations and tyre noise do not seep into the cabin even on the slightly rougher roads. 

The steering gives precise feedback even at high speeds. It feels agile and nimble at high speeds and gives confidence to the driver to attain triple-digit speeds. However, like its earlier versions, the hydraulic steering does violently transfer road shocks. 

Summary

The ride and handling characteristics of the Renault Duster are quite impressive - The confident handling manners will impress the enthusiasts while the ride should keep all comfortable on most surfaces.

Safety 8.5

In terms of safety features, the Renault Duster comes equipped with a Rear defogger, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) with Brake Assist (BA), Rapid deceleration warning, Engine immobiliser, Driver & front passenger airbags, driver and passenger seat belt reminder, reverse parking sensors, speed-sensitive door locking, Impact sensing door unlock system and much more. In addition to all these safety features, the vehicle comes with crash protection crumple zones which are the key points on the structure of the vehicle that absorbs impact in the scenario of a collision.

The India-spec Renault Duster has got a 0-star adult occupant protection rating at Global NCAP crash test bed. Interestingly, the child occupant protection rating for the Indian Duster is 2-star. It must be noted here that these scores are for the non-airbag version that’s not on sale anymore. 

 

Summary

The Renault Duster has decent build quality and comes equipped with a handful of safety features that should keep the occupants safe in an event of a crash

Renault Duster Car Owner Reviews

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    bibhuti
    10 Month ago
    5.0
    Excellent vehicle, driven only 70000, comfort level very good.
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    Devarapalli Venkatarao
    11 Month ago
    4.7
    Fully luxurious experience like sped and comfort,safety features.I only uncomfortable with ac
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    abu thomson
    11 Month ago
    4.7
    best engine and performance and all seats give comfort even for long drives
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    Pragnesh shah
    1 Year ago
    4.3
    Well, good, spacewise good, body good, pickup good, mileage good.
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    Doctor
    1 Year ago
    4.3
    Duster suv is best in all ways.but the features of this car is going old in respect of other cars.otherwise this is the best.giving good mileage,full safety.
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Renault Duster FAQs

What is the ARAI mileage for Renault Duster?
Renault Duster claims a mileage of 19.87 kmpl.
What are the transmission types available in Renault Duster?
The Renault Duster comes in Petrol with Manual & Automatic transmission.
What is the price of the base model of Renault Duster?
The base variant price for Renault Duster 1.5 Petrol RXE MT is priced at Rs.8.49 Lakh.
What are the colour options of Renault Duster?
Renault Duster is available in 7 colours - Caspian Blue Metallic, Cayenne Orange, Mahogany Brown, Moonlight Silver, Outback Bronze, Pearl White, Slate Grey and more.
Does Renault Duster come with a sunroof option?
No, Renault Duster does not come with a sunroof configuration.
What is the seating capacity of Renault Duster?
Renault Duster comes with a 5 seater capacity.