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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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.
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