Renault Duster 202: The stir in the SUV market increases when an old favorite returns again. A similar atmosphere is going to happen soon, as Renault is going to bring its famous Duster to India in a new avatar. This new generation SUV will not only be more modern, but will also prove to be the first major step of the brand’s big global plan. So let’s know why the new Duster is being considered so special.
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Launch Date in India
First of all, its launch, the new generation Renault Duster’s India debut has been decided on 26 January 2026. The special thing is that its seven-seater model is also going to come in the market soon after launch. That is, Renault is now preparing for a vigorous comeback after a long gap in the SUV segment.
Renault’s Plan 2027
The re-entry of the new Duster is no small step. This is the first major step in Renault’s International Game Plan 2027, with the company preparing to bring a new 7-seater SUV and an affordable electric city car. Duster has been a trusted name for markets like India, so Renault wants to re-activate this goodwill.
Midsize SUV Segment
Let me tell you that when the first Duster was launched in 2012, it made a new sub-segment. But in today’s time the midsize SUV space is not as empty as before. Almost every brand from Creta to Harrier and Honda is running in this race. Large brands such as Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra, Tata, Kia, Toyota, VW, Skoda and MG have introduced many models. Today this category accounts for about 25% of India’s total passenger vehicle sales.
Success of Duster
Let me tell you that Duster has sold 1.8 million units worldwide. In India itself, the previous model made its place in more than 2 lakh families. The new Duster will be based on platforms, designs and features completely different from the old model.
Modern Interior with Premium Features
- High-set center console
- Electronic shift selector (Automatic variants)
- 10.1-inch OpenR touchscreen (Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay)
- 7-inch digital driver display
- Y-shaped detailing on AC vents and door pads
Safety and Tech
- Wireless charging
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual-zone climate control
- Type-C ports
- 360-degree camera
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Level-2 ADAS (Lane keeping, Blind spot warning, Emergency braking)
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Engine Options
If you talk about the engine, Renault has not yet reveal the powertrain details yet, but it has expectations that it will get two new turbo-petrol engines, both manual and automatic transmissions. The return of the diesel engine is low, but the focus will be on better performance and mileage.