Renault Duster

Renault Duster Exterior

While the overall stance and shape of the Duster remains identical to its 2012 iteration, Renault has made a number of changes to ensure it looks modern and fresh. Some of the updates were necessary even to meet the latest pedestrian norms. Nevertheless, the main highlight here is the new front fascia, which gets a three-slat chrome grille flanked by a pair of projector headlamps with LED DRLs. The bumper, too, is heavily reworked and it now houses a chunky skid plate.

On the side, the Renault Duster new model’s biggest giveaway are those new 16-inch alloy wheels, which are dual-tone in nature. The only change at the rear, however, is the inclusion of black plastic cladding which flanks the unchanged LED taillamps.

Renault Duster Variants

The Renault Duster variants, namely, are RXE, RXS, and RXZ. As discussed above, the top-spec variant of the Duster now gets projector headlamps with LED DRLs, dual-tone 16-inch alloy wheels, and LED taillamps on the outside.
The Renault Duster on-road price also gets you a new steering wheel, a 7.0-inch touchscreen with both Apple Carplay and Android Auto, audio controls behind the steering wheel, cruise control, climate control, remote central locking, reverse parking camera, electronically-adjustable wing mirrors, and much more. Safety-wise, the SUV gets dual airbags, ABS with EBD, speed alert system, seatbelt warning for the front two occupants, and reverse parking sensors as standard.

Renault Duster Interior

Unlike the exterior, the changes inside are much more prominent. The first thing you’ll notice is the new nice-to-hold steering wheel, which is a three-spoke unit and houses the cruise control. The audio controls are still placed on a different controller behind the steering wheel. The centre console houses massive aircon vents, followed by the 7.0-inch touchscreen – which appears to be a bit off-angle – and controls for the climate control.
Also new to the Duster is a second glove box, which, like the first one, can also be cooled. The seats remain the same, and the overall space and comfort are also the same as its predecessor.

Renault Duster Engine Specifications & Performance

With the BS-VI emission norms kicked in, the Duster drops its diesel engine, which means it is now a petrol-only model. The entry-level variants are powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol, good for 105bhp and 142Nm of torque. It only comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Moreover, the Duster also comes with a sprightlier 1.3-litre turbo direct-injection petrol engine, which produces 154bhp and 254Nm of torque. It comes paired to either a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox.