The wait is over! New generation Renault Duster revealed, Creta and Safari will be the target

The wait is over! New generation Renault Duster revealed, Creta and Safari will be the target

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New Delhi. French automobile company Renault's sister brand Dacia has introduced the Soul of Dakar Edition of the new generation Duster. This is a show car, which the CEO of the company has expressed the possibility of introducing as a showroom model in the future. This SUV from Renault is expected to be launched in the Indian market in the second half of 2025.

The new Duster is based on the CMF-B platform, which has been jointly developed by Renault, Nissan and Dacia. The SUV has been designed keeping in mind its ruggedness and off-roading capabilities. The car includes Y-shaped LED headlights, vertical air inlets, new front bumper, square wheel arches and V-shaped taillights. Duster will now come with 5 and 7-seater options. Its length is 4340 mm and wheelbase is 2657 mm.

Interior and Features
The new Duster has a double-layer dashboard and 7 inch and 10.1 inch digital screen. The car will have premium features like wireless charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control and Arcamis 3D sound system. For safety, the SUV will have advanced features like automatic emergency braking and ADAS.

Engine Options
The new Duster will have three engine options. This will include 1.3-litre turbo petrol (154bhp), 1.0-litre turbo petrol, and 1.2-litre hybrid petrol (170bhp, 200Nm) engines. The engine will be mated to a 5-speed gearbox.

price and competition
The new Renault Duster is expected to be priced around ₹20 lakh (ex-showroom). In the Indian market, it will compete with SUVs like Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Harrier, Skoda Kushaq and Maruti Grand Vitara.

Renault Duster will return to the Indian market in its new avatar with modern features, hybrid engine and strong off-roading capabilities. It can prove to be a premium and powerful option in the SUV segment.

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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 10, 2024, 16:51 IST

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This car is like a nightmare for Creta, Seltos and Grand Vitara, will make a big entry in March 2025

This car is like a nightmare for Creta, Seltos and Grand Vitara, will make a big entry in March 2025

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Renault Duster may once again make a comeback in the Indian market very soon. The company introduced the right hand drive model of Duster during an event in South Africa. However, it is not yet clear whether this vehicle will be launched in the Indian market or not, but it is certain that the new Duster will be launched first in South Africa in March 2025.

Renault Duster was first launched in the Indian market in 2012. At that time this SUV had gained immense popularity among the customers. But gradually its sales started declining due to not meeting the new emission norms and increasing competition. Eventually, Renault will stop production of Duster in India in 2022. Let us know what features and changes can be seen in this new Duster.

Will get new engine
Three engine options can be seen to power the new Duster. This includes 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, 1.2-litre petrol-hybrid engine and 1.6-litre petrol-hybrid engine. Apart from this, manual and automatic transmission options may also be available in it.

With this new model of Renault, the company wants to strengthen its hold not only in South Africa but also in other markets including India. Now it remains to be seen how much Indian customers like this new Duster.

how will the design be
Renault's upcoming new generation Duster shows glimpses of the Dacia Duster. The design language of the new Duster is inspired by the Dacia Duster and its proportions are also similar to the global variant. However, it has a 'Renault' badge on the front grille instead of 'Dacia', but there is no change in the rest of the styling like headlamps, cladding, side silhouette and tail lamps.

Features like global model in right-hand version
The right-hand drive (RHD) version of the new generation Duster, which has been introduced, is equipped with the interior layout and technology of the global model. The layout, features and technology of the cabin are almost the same as the global model. The only difference is that the position of the steering wheel is on the right side.

The new Duster will see major changes compared to the models sold earlier in India. However, the quality and color choices of the interior do not seem much different from the older models. The company says that this SUV will be officially revealed in India next year.

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FIRST PUBLISHED: November 23, 2024, 19:25 IST

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The India-bound 2025 Renault Duster RHD has been unveiled in South Africa. check details

The India-bound 2025 Renault Duster RHD has been unveiled in South Africa. check details

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By: HT Auto Desk
, updated on: November 17, 2024, 10:51 am

The 2025 Duster is based on the company's CMF-B platform which also underpins some global models. The company claims that the new platform is

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Renault Duster is available with a fully hybrid powertrain in the global market,

The 2025 Renault Duster has been unveiled in South Africa in right hand drive form. Interestingly, this is the variant that is expected to come to India as well. The 2025 Duster is expected to be launched in South Africa in March 2025 and the SUV is expected to be launched in India at the same time. The RHD model of the 2025 Renault Duster is identical to the LHD version.

The 2025 Duster is based on the company's CMF-B platform which also underpins some global models. The company claims that the new platform has helped in increasing space for passengers and luggage space. For the Indian model, the CMF-B is expected to be heavily localized to keep prices competitive.

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The length of the 2025 Renault Duster is 4,340 mm, while the wheelbase will be 2,657 mm. This means that while the model is longer than its predecessor, the wheelbase is slightly shorter than that of the older model. Talking about the design, the 2025 Renault Duster gets Y-shaped LED DRLs, a redesigned bumper with vertical air vents and integrated round fog lamps. At the rear, it will have Y-shaped taillights and a revised bumper.

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The 2025 Renault Duster has been unveiled in South Africa for the right hand drive market. This model is expected to be launched in 2025 (AutoTraderSA/Facebook)

Meanwhile in terms of features, the 2025 Renault Duster gets a 7-inch digital cluster and a new 10.1-inch central touchscreen. It has wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Arkamys 3D sound system and navigation with real-time traffic data. Apart from this, the Duster will also get cruise control, 18-inch alloy wheels, automatic climate control, all-4 disc brakes, electronic parking brake, wireless smartphone charger and 6-speaker Arcamis 3D sound system.

2025 Renault Duster: Expected specifications

The 2024 Duster has three engine options in the global market. It has a 1.6-litre petrol engine that comes with two electric motors and an automatic gearbox. The total power output is 140 bhp while the torque output is 148 Nm. Renault is claiming a fuel efficiency of 24.5 kmpl. The battery pack on offer is a 1.2 kWh unit that can be charged using brake regeneration. Furthermore, the engine always starts on electric power.

Next is a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine with a 48V electric motor that runs on the Miller cycle. The electric motor assists the combustion engine when the car starts or accelerates and this also helps in reducing the average consumption.

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The regenerative braking system charges the 0.8 kWh battery. This powertrain will be offered in 4×2 and 4×4 versions with a 6-speed gearbox. In India, the Renault Duster is likely to get a 1.2-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 48V electric motor. Interestingly, the South Africa model also has 4X4 capabilities.

The global model also gets an LPG option which also runs on petrol. There are two tanks, one for petrol and the other for LPG. The capacity of both is 50 litres. There is a button on the dashboard that changes the type of fuel.

It remains to be seen which engine option will make it to the Indian market. The 2025 Renault Duster will compete in the compact SUV segment with other models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Honda Elevate and others.

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First publication date: 17 November 2024, 10:51 am IST

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