Noble Duster for India

This year, India will launch a Duster that we can only dream of on the Old Continent: with a panoramic roof, ambient lighting, large screens and less hard plastic piese auto online.

Noble Duster for India

Today we present you the Renault Duster. Yes, you read that right – not the Dacia Duster, but the Renault Duster. While the “tough” compact SUV has been sold in Europe under the Romanian brand for years, Renault will launch the Duster in India with the diamond logo in 2026 as a standalone model with a higher level of design, technology and equipment. And that’s exactly why the car looks so attractive to the European consumer – to the point that we can even slightly envy the Indians.

Visually, the Renault Duster follows the brand's current design language closely and looks significantly more mature and sophisticated than the Dacia Duster sold in Europe. The front is characterized by narrow LED headlights, a wide radiator grille with the Duster inscription and a muscular stance that exudes determination. Plastic trim, roof rails, aluminum-like underbody protection, a ground clearance of nearly 210 millimeters and short overhangs emphasize the off-road character of the machine.

Depending on the equipment level, 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels are available. At the rear, the triangular taillights retain their basic shape, but are now tinted and have new graphics on the inside. An LED light strip runs the entire width of the tailgate, highlighting the Renault emblem, and the bumper has also been slightly redesigned.

Large screens, panoramic roof and ambient lighting

The differences in the interior are even more pronounced. While the Dacia Duster is quite pragmatic from the inside, the Renault Duster looks significantly more sophisticated. The clearly structured cockpit follows the familiar layout from other Renault models.

In the center is a 10.1-inch display for the infotainment system, which supports wireless connectivity with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is complemented by the digital instrument cluster with a screen diagonal of up to 10.25 inches, automatic climate control, wireless smartphone charging, a 360-degree view system and the usual assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and an automatic braking system.

Electrically adjustable and ventilated front seats and an electric tailgate provide an even higher level of comfort. Contrast stitching, leather upholstery and carbon-look elements complete the premium feel. The model also features ambient lighting in 48 colors and a panoramic roof - extras that European Duster customers can only dream of at the moment.

Without 4x4

For the Indian market, Renault is abandoning both four-wheel drive and an electric version. Two gasoline engines and a hybrid are planned. The base model will have a 1-liter 3-cylinder turbocharged engine with 100 hp and a 6-speed manual gearbox. Above it is a 1.3-liter 4-cylinder unit with 160 hp, which can be combined with both a manual and a 6-speed automatic transmission with two clutches. The top version is a full hybrid that combines a 1.8-liter gasoline engine with two electric motors. This 160 hp powertrain is already familiar to us from other Renault models – such as the Captur and the new Clio.

Launch in 2026

The model is due to be launched in India in spring 2026, but Renault has not yet announced prices. For comparison, in Bulgaria the Dacia Duster currently costs between 19,990 and 27,590 euros, depending on the engine and equipment. Given the higher quality materials and richer equipment, the Renault Duster will likely be sold at a higher price in India. However, it remains to be seen how Renault will approach pricing in the highly competitive Indian market – and a direct comparison with Europe is difficult anyway.

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Today we present you the Renault Duster

Visually, the Renault Duster follows the brand's current design language closely and looks significantly more mature and sophisticated than the Dacia Duster sold in Europe