New Renault Duster India Debut Highlights: Specifications, Features, Images

- New Duster to take on the likes of the Kia Seltos & Hyundai Creta
- Expected to arrive with petrol engine options initially
- To be based on the CMF-B platform
Renault is set to revive one of its most successful models in the Indian market, the Duster SUV. Renault’s first all-new model for India in almost half a decade, the new Duster for India is set to be based around the third-gen Duster now on sale in Europe, but it's expected to feature some India-specific changes.
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While set to get the same boxy proportions of its global sibling, the India-spec SUV looks set to get its own distinctive fascia and rear-end design elements. Teasers of the SUV suggest a revised headlamp design with simpler LED daytime running lamp eyebrows instead of the Y-shaped patterning on the global model. The grille, too, is expected to get a slightly different treatment than its global sibling, though the SUV looks set to retain the chunky, squared-out bumper.
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Meanwhile, at the rear, the India-spec SUV is set to get the much-in-vogue lightbar design incorporated into the tail lights. The new Duster is also expected to sit on the latest CMF-B architecture and measure in at a little over 4.3 metres in length, over 1.6 metres in height and with a wheelbase of over 2,650 mm.
Details on the cabin are scarce, though we expect it to share elements with its global sibling while also getting some India-specific changes to up the value factor.
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Powertrain details remain up in the air at this time, though it could arrive with the same petrol engine options as the outgoing model. A hybrid could also be on the cards at a later stage.
Follow the LIVE updates from the Duster’s debut here:
Renault is set to unveil the all-new Duster SUV for the Indian market today. The SUV will mark the return of the Duster nameplate to India after almost 4 years and is Renault's first all-new model for India in nearly half a decade.

Compared to the international model, the India-spec SUV looks to get some cosmetic differentiation, including differences in the lighting elements up front and a lightbar at the rear (missing on the international-spec car).

The new India-spec Duster is expected to sit on the Alliance's CMF-B platform - the same as its European sibling (pictured).

New Duster likely to carry forward petrol engine options from outgoing model, though other powertrain options cannot be ruled out.

Here we go….. live proceedings to commence shortly.

Renault CEO, Fabrice Cambolive, commences proceedings with the welcome note. Says Renault brand is built on three strengths - bold design, advanced technology and electrified technologies.

Cambolive says that Renault has put a key focus on five markets over the past few years - one of them being India. Says India is a key pillar of growth as part of the brand's 2027 international game plan.

Renault Group India CEO Stephan Deblaise now takes the stage.

New Duster to come with two turbo-petrol engines. Hybrid tech also confirmed!

Here is your first look at the new India-spec Renault Duster


Here is a look at the Duster's ground clearance and approach and departure angles.

India-spec Duster gets its own unique interior design inlcuding a free standing display housing the digital instrument cluster and central touchscreen,

Renault says new Duster is based on a new modular platform with over 90 per cent localisation.

Duster gets a new turbo-petrol engine good for 161 bhp and 280 Nm. Offered with a 6-speed dual clutch gearbox.

Here is a look at the Duster E-Tech strong hybrid's powertrain.

New Duster will have three engine options in total.

Here it is…. The new Renault Duster. The company says it will come with a 7-year warranty.

Renault says that pre-bookings for the Duster are now open. Customers pre-booking the SUV will get special benefits.
Price announcement in March 2026. Turbo-petrol deliveries to start in April, strong hybrid by Diwali 2026.

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