New Renault Duster Launched in India; Prices Start at Rs 8.30 Lakh

Renault India, today, rolled out the updated Duster in the Indian market with several new features. Though, there are no changes made to the exterior of the compact SUV, it gets a more feature-rich cabin. The company also claims to have improved its acceleration and low-end torque. The 2015 model's price starts at Rs 8.30 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

As mentioned above, the 2015 Renault Duster gets several new features such as arm rest for front passengers, gear shift indicator and a new multi-information display with service reminders. The vehicle also gets first-in-class ECO mode feature, cruise control & speed limiter, new steering column, new instrument cluster and a speed sensitive door lock. The cabin too looks refreshed with a soft touch dashboard and new fabric upholstery.

The car continues to come in three engine options - a 1.6-litre petrol (103bhp), a 1.5-litre diesel (84bhp) and a 1.5-litre diesel (108bhp). The company claims to have improved the fuel efficiency of its diesel models. The 84bhp, 1.5-litre engine delivers 19.87Km/l, whereas the more powerful diesel version returns 19.64Km/l.

Other products that Renault India is planning to launch this year are - the Lodgy MPV and an 800cc small hatchback.