Renault Duster Variant-Wise Powertrain Options Explained

Renault has revealed the prices for the Duster in India. The entry-level Authentic variant with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol manual is priced at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). This price drops to Rs 10.29 lakh for customers using the pre-booking benefit, the ‘R Pass’. At launch, the SUV is available with two engine options: a 1.0-litre turbo MT and the 1.3-litre turbo with both MT and DCT. The stronger 1.8-litre strong-hybrid petrol option will be introduced at a later stage. Renault has confirmed that bookings for the strong-hybrid version of the new Duster are already sold out for the rest of 2026, with nearly 39% of demand coming from metro cities. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol variant, however, has emerged as the most popular choice, accounting for 91% of total bookings. Deliveries for turbo-petrol variants will begin in April 2026, while the strong-hybrid model will reach customers around November 2026. The SUV is offered in five variants (Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+ and Iconic), spanning across different engines and features. Here’s a closer look at variant-wise powertrain options.

As seen in the table, the entry-level 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine is offered in the lower trims (Authentic, Evolution, and Techno). The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol, on the other hand, is available from the Evolution variant onwards up to the top-spec Iconic trim. Buyers looking for an automatic can opt for the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine with DCT, which is also available from Evolution to Iconic. To put it simply, those availing higher variants get access to more power and automatic options.

Renault Duster: Features

Renault has equipped the new Duster with an array of modern amenities. These include a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.1-inch infotainment screen that supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Other highlights include 48-colour ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery with contrast stitching, ventilated and electrically adjustable front seats, a panoramic sunroof, and centre armrests for both rows.

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The SUV takes care of safety with six airbags, a 360-degree surround camera, parking sensors, electronic stability control, and Level-2 ADAS.

Renault Duster: Engine Lineup

The all-new Duster from Renault is currently offered with two turbo-petrol engine options: a 1.0-litre unit producing 99bhp and a more powerful 1.3-litre engine delivering 161bhp. Both engines come with a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the 1.3-litre version also gets the option of a 6-speed DCT automatic. In addition, Renault will introduce a strong-hybrid powertrain in India for the first time, which combines a 1.8-litre petrol engine with an electric motor and a starter-generator to produce a combined 158bhp and 172Nm. This hybrid variant, however, will be launched later, around Diwali 2026.