The Renault Duster nameplate has finally made a grand comeback in India. The SUV lineup is available in five trims – Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+ and Iconic – priced from Rs 10.29 lakh (with R-Pass) to Rs 18.49 lakh (ex-showroom). If you’re wondering what R-Pass is, along with its booking process and delivery timeline, read here.
Buyers have six monotone colour options to choose from including Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Pearl White, Mountain Jade Green, Sunset Red and River Blue. The dual-tone palette includes Mountain Jade Green with Stealth Black, Pearl White with Stealth Black, Sunset Red with Stealth Black and River Blue with Stealth Black.
Here’re the variant-wide feature details of the new Renault Duster.
Turbo Petrol Engines
The 2026 Renault Duster is available with two turbo petrol engine options – a 1.0L motor producing power worth 100bhp against 160Nm and a 1.3L unit delivering power worth 163bhp against 280Nm of torque. A 6-speed manual gearbox comes as standard, while a 6-speed DCT automatic transmission is offered exclusively with the larger 1.3L turbo petrol engine.
Dimensions & More
Dimensionally, the new Renault Duster measures 4,346mm in length, 1,815mm in width and 1,710mm in height. The SUV sits on a 2,657mm long wheelbase and offers a ground clearance of 212mm. It has a boot space of 518-litre, and a kerb weight of 1,411kg.
Design Highlights
Compared to the global model, the India-spec Duster appears slightly different, featuring ‘Duster’ lettering on the front grille, LED headlamps with eyebrow-shaped DRLs, new 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, triangular LED taillamps connected via a thin light bar and rear bumper with a silver surround.
Safety Rating Target & Competition
With Level 2 ADAS and other safety equipment, Renault aims to achieve a 5-star safety rating for the new Duster. The SUV is available with a warranty of up to 7 years/1,50,000km.
The 2026 Renault Duster competes directly to the Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris, Tata Sierra, Honda Elevate and Toyota Hyryder.