Renault Duster Explore Limited Edition Launched at Rs. 9.99 Lakh

To be sold in limited numbers, the Renault Duster Explore gets some cosmetic updates both inside and out along with some new features that make it looks sportier than the regular model. The Renault Duster Explore has been made available in two diesel variants - 85PS RXL and 110 PS RXL at Rs. 9.99 lakh and Rs. 11.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.

By Vikas Yogi

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Published on September 1, 2015

Highlights

There is no doubt that it's the Renault Duster that made the concept of urban/compact SUVs popular in India, which is why it has enjoyed such a huge fan following ever since its introduction. But the scenario, today, has changed completely with the launch of several other capable products in this highly-competitive segment. After the launch of the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, buyers today have a handful of options to choose from, and that has only increased the worry for Renault India. To counter its rivals, Renault has launched the Duster Explore edition in the country today. To be sold in limited numbers, the Renault Duster Explore gets some cosmetic updates both inside and out along with some new features that make it looks sportier than the regular model. The Renault Duster Explore has been made available in two diesel variants - 85PS RXL and 110 PS RXL at Rs. 9.99 lakh and Rs. 11.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively. Besides all the features offered on the RXL trim, the Renault Duster Explore additionally gets dark chrome front grille and a skid plate, new racing stripes, a front armour, double barrel headlamps and chorme finished tail-gate with Duster emgraved on it. Matt black stripping on B & D pillaers and decals on the hood and sides further increase its appeal. It also gets anthracite alloy wheels with new 'Nouveau Orange' highlight in the centre. Coming to the interiors, the Renault Duster Explore gets chrome inside door handles, orange door trim fabric inserts, sporty 'Nouveau Orange' theme seat fabric upholstery, gear shift bellow with orange stitch marks, chrome knob for parking breaks, new orange outlines on the air conditioning vents, leather steering wheel with orange stitch marks, an orange anodized instrument cluster, new floor mats with orange outline and Duster branding. The Limited Edition Duster Explore features segment leading features like Eco mode, Gearshift indicator and Cruise control with speed limiter, amongst others. Speaking about the new Limited Edition Duster Explore, Mr. Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations shared, "With Duster, we created a new segment in the Indian automotive industry. Duster plays a key role in Renault's growth plans in India. As a forward-looking company, we have kept the Duster fresh and contemporary, exceeding customer expectations and building on the legacy of India's favourite SUV. We are confident that the Duster will continue to be the benchmark in this category, and the newly launched Limited Edition Duster Explore will further build the Duster brand in India."