Auto Expo 2016: New Renault Duster AMT Unveiled
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The new Renault Duster, the popular compact SUV, has received new updates in a bid to keep abreast with the rising competition. Revealed at the on-going Auto Expo being held in Delhi, the facelift version of Duster was revealed amid media glare on the second day of the expo. Modifications made to the SUV are subtle cosmetic touch ups done on the outside like revamped head lamps, front radiator grille and restyled alloy rims.
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Apart from the cosmetic upgrades, the SUV has also received mechanical update in the form an AMT version. For the Indian market, Renault ditched the dual-clutch six-speed auto tranny for a more viable Easy-R 6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). Besides being viable, the transmission is frugal in monetary terms. The AMT transmission is paired to the 1.5-litre diesel motor in addition to the 6-speed manual.
With the addition of AMT transmission to the lineup, the price difference between the manual version and the auto variant is expected to be around Rs. 60,000 - Rs. 90,000. With the arrival of the Hyundai Creta, the one popular Duster had lost its sheen but the AMT equipped model will have a cusp over its rivals.
Renault hasn't revealed a launch date for the new Duster AMT, but the model is expected to arrive later this year. One of the earliest arrivals in the compact SUV segment, Duster rivals the likes of Nissan Terrano, Ford EcoSport, Maruti S-Cross and will also lock horns with the upcoming Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
Last Updated on February 4, 2016
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