Renault Duster coming back in the market before time, Creta-Nexon sweat

New Delhi. Third Jane's Renault Duster is going to return as the biggest rival of Hyundai Creta. The SUV will be in the production phase by September 2025 and its market launch will be in the first half of 2026 or in the first quarter. The new Renault Duster Hybrid launch may also be launched in India; However, it will come within 12 months of the launch of the petrol variant. The 7-seater Duster known as Renault Boreal at the global level is expected to come on the roads in the end of 2026 or in 2027. Renault India has not officially announced the launch timeline of Duster Hybrid and 7-seater Duster SUVs.

petrol engine
The main features of the new Renault Duster will include many of its powertrains, including 1.5L natural aspirated petrol (for lower variants), 1.0L turbo or 1.3L turbo petrol (for mid and high trims) and a strong hybrid (only for high variants).

Strong hybrid
In global markets, the new Duster (sold as Dacia Duster) is introduced with 94bhp, 1.6L, 4-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors and 1.2kwh battery packs. This configuration offers 140bhp joint power.

CNG and EV Options

Renault is also considering CNG fuel options for the new Duster. According to media reports, CNG can be introduced as retrofit saluation through Minda Westport. The company will also launch the new Renault Duster Electric in the market.

Challenge for Creta
With several powertrain options, the new Duster Hyundai will prove to be a big competition for Creta. For your information, let us know, Hyundai Creta is also going to be hybrid under generic update in 2027, while its electric version is already on sale in India.