Renault Duster Hybrid: Variants, Features, Prices Explained

Renault has finally launched the strong-hybrid Duster in India at Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom, introductory). The Duster hybrid gets a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 1.4 kWh battery and two electric motors. The output stands at 158 bhp and 208 Nm, with power delivered through an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Duster Hybrid is offered in three variants: Evolution, Techno and Emotion. Let’s take a look at what each variant has to offer.

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Renault Duster Hybrid: Evolution

Price: Rs 16.99 lakh

• Basic LED headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Shark-fin antenna
• Illuminated Duster lettering
• 18-inch wheels
• Black seat upholstery with grey stitching
• Automatic dual-zone AC with rear AC vents
• Height-adjustable driver’s seat
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Steering-mounted audio and phone controls
• Front centre armrest with cooled storage
• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 7-inch TFT driver’s display
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Wireless phone charging
• Six-speaker audio system
• Front and rear USB Type-C ports
• Keyless entry with push-button start
• Rear wiper and washer
• Rear defogger
• Electric parking brake with auto-hold
• Cruise control
• Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
• Hill-start assist
• TPMS
• Cornering Stability Control
• Rear parking sensors
• Rear-view camera with guidelines
• ISOFIX child-seat mounts
• Adjustable headrests for all seats

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Renault Duster: Techno

Price: Rs 18.99 lakh

Features in addition to the Evolution trim:

• Full LED headlamps
• Black and dark brown seats with silver stitching
• Electric panoramic sunroof
• Auto-folding ORVMs
• Approach unlock and walk-away locking
• Welcome and goodbye lighting sequences
• Driver and passenger sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors
• Connected car services via the My Renault app
• My Safety switch
• Lane Departure Warning
• Rear parking assist

Renault Duster: Emotion

Price: Rs 19.49 lakh

In addition to the features offered in the Techno trim:

• 18-inch diamond-cut alloys
• Electric-powered tailgate
• Dune brown leatherette seat upholstery
• Front ventilated seats
• 6-way electrically adjustable front seats
• 10.25-inch TFT driver’s display

With its 50-litre fuel tank and the hybrid tech, Renault claims a fuel efficiency of 29 kmpl (ARAI), higher than the 27.97 kmpl ARAI-rated figure of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong hybrids. The Duster Hybrid is also claimed to get a range of over 1,400 km on a full tank.

All prices ex-showroom, introductory.