New Renault Duster teased Ahead of India Launch With a Dose of Nostalgia

Renault has released a teaser video for the new Renault Duster ahead of its India launch on 26 January 2026. The teaser revisits the SUV’s journey since its India debut in 2012, a period during which it gained more than two lakh owners. Instead of focusing on specifications or design details, the campaign highlights how the Duster became part of daily driving and weekend travel for families. For enthusiasts, the Duster name recalls a phase when travel beyond city roads became more common. Renault now aims to reconnect with earlier owners while also introducing the model to new buyers.

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The teaser begins with a child moving a toy Duster across a table at home. The scene then shifts to the full-size SUV driving through rough terrain and mountain roads. This change links play with real journeys. A voiceover explains how the Duster helped owners move beyond city limits and explore new places on weekends. The film avoids technical details and instead relies on travel memories and shared use, presenting the new Duster as a continuation of an existing story.

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Globally, the new Duster measures 4,300 mm in length, 1,800 mm in width and 1,600 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,672 mm. It uses Y-shaped LED daytime running lamps at the front and connected tail-lamps at the rear. Black cladding covers the bumpers and wheel arches.

Inside, the Duster gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital display, a wireless charger, an Arkamys-tuned audio system and an electric tailgate.

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Power options include a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine with manual and CVT choices. Four-wheel-drive versions offer a terrain selector and 217 mm ground clearance. A 1.6-litre hybrid will follow later. Rivals include the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and the revived Tata Sierra.