Renault has introduced its popular mid-size Duster SUV in the South Asian market. The 2026 Renault Duster is now available in India at a competitive starting price of just AED 41,700. Read its top 5 highlights below.
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2026 Renault Duster: Top 5 highlights of the Indian-spec model
New exterior design
The Indian-spec Duster looks identical to the global model, but it features new exterior updates, which make it look more modern and rugged. The front fascia uses a protruding bumper with big silver accents, an illuminated ‘Duster’ lettering on the new grille, and sharp LED headlights with sleek DRLs.
The side profile is loaded with beefy body claddings and yellow accents on the top variants. The Indian-spec model also gets the 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, and 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels on the top variants, along with the flared wheel arches.
At the rear, the biggest change is the set of connected LED taillights and an illuminated Renault logo, which is not present on any global model. The rear bumper also gets the chunky silver accents.
Dimensionally, the Indian-spec Duster measures 4,343 mm in length, 1,813 mm in width, and 1,659 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,657 mm and 212 mm of ground clearance.
Interior design and features
On the inside, the new-gen Duster features a driver-centric dashboard with dual connected screens and piano black glossy highlights on the central console, door panels, and dashboard trims.
The Indian-spec model offers more features than the global model, which places it among the luxurious cars. These features include the following:
- 10.1-inch digital instrument console
- 10.25-inch infotainment screen
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Wireless charging
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ambient lighting
- 6-way powered front seats with ventilation
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Electric tailgate
Safety features
The 2026 Renault Duster is equipped with a long list of safety features in India. The standard safety features on the new Duster include six airbags, all four disc brakes, ABS, ESC, and rear parking sensors.
The newly launched SUV also comes with a wide range of ADAS safety features, which include the following:
- Auto emergency braking system
- 360-degree camera
- Electronic parking brake
- Lane-keep assist
- Blind-spot monitoring and alert
- Rear-cross traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
- Rain-sensing wipers and auto headlights
- Adaptive cruise control
Turbo and Hybrid engine options
Renault has launched the new Duster in India with multiple engine options. These include the following:
- A 1.0-litre, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine, developing 100 bhp of peak power, and mated to a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission.
- A Daimler-sourced 1.3-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol engine, developing 160 bhp and 280 Nm, mated to a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
- A 1.8-litre, four-cylinder, strong hybrid engine, where the petrol makes 109 bhp, and it is mated to a 49 bhp hybrid motor, and a 20 bhp hybrid starter generator motor, thus offering 160 bhp and 172 Nm of total output.
Attractive price range
The biggest highlight of the Indian-spec Renault Duster is its attractive price range. The turbo variants of the Duster are now available at Rs 10.49-18.49 lakh, translating into approximately AED 41,700-73,132 (as of today’s exchange rate).
Cars24 UAE says
The newly launched Indian-spec Renault Duster offers a unique mix of ruggedness and luxury. It is priced aggressively, and it also comes with a wide range of safety features. However, its Mercedes-sourced turbo-petrol engine is its biggest USP.
