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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Renault Duster’s base variant may ditch touchscreen. Here’s reason to think so

Renault Duster’s base variant may ditch touchscreen. Here’s reason to think so

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By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 17 Mar 2024, 13:52 PM

The base variant of Dacia Duster SUV, which has influenced the upcoming new generation Renault Duster, has ditched the touchscreen infotainment system

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The base variant of the Dacia Duster SUV, which has influenced the upcoming new generation Renault Duster, has ditched the touchscreen infotainment system.

Before the launch of the Renault Kwid, the Renault Duster SUV remained one of the most successful cars from the French auto giant in the Indian market. Now, the car manufacturer is aiming to bring back the SUV to India again in late 2024. Renault has already unveiled the SUV a few months back. Based on the previously unveiled Dacia Duster, the new generation Renault Duster looks bolder than the model used to be sold in India.

Now, a new image has surfaced revealing the interior of the Dacia Duster’s base variant, which possibly previews the interior of the upcoming Renault Duster’s base variant as well. As it appears, the base variant of the SUV would miss out on a touchscreen infotainment system. However, there is a panel where the consumers can install a touchscreen infotainment unit from aftermarket. Overall, the base variant of the Renault SUV may look spartan in terms of distal interfaces.

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Speaking of the styling and features, the three-spoke multifunction steering wheel would come featuring a new and chunky look. The steering may come similar to the Dacia Duster one and sport a flat vibe at the top and bottom, while it would carry a plethora of control buttons. While the base variant may miss out on the touchscreen infotainment system, it would come with a fully digital instrument cluster. Among other features on the dashboard, there would be sharp-looking AC vents with horizontal slats and rotary dials for climate control functions at the centre console.

Interestingly, the rise of touch-sensitive digital interfaces and capacitive touchpad screens in modern cars has become a safety concern. The drivers tend to take their eyes off the road to navigate through the menus on the touchscreen to access various features. This is a major issue the Euro NCAP has recently highlighted. Hence, the safety rating agency has stated that from 2026, it will penalize automakers by lowering the safety rating of a car that doesn’t have physical control buttons for certain functions.

While the entry-level variants of many cars often come sans any touchscreen infotainment systems, in the last few years, even affordable small cars come with such units. The upcoming Renault Duster will not come as an affordable model. Instead, it would be positioned above the Kiger as an upmarket SUV. Hence it would be interesting to see if Renault India introduces the touchscreen infotainment system in the base variant of the car or continues with the spartan look visible in the Dacia Duster’s base variant.

First Published Date: 17 Mar 2024, 13:52 PM IST


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New Renault Duster SUV leaked ahead of debut. Check what is new

New Renault Duster SUV leaked ahead of debut. Check what is new

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French auto giant Renault is all set to take the covers off the new Duster SUV on November 29. The compact SUV, which was discontinued from Indian markets earlier, will come with fresh looks, updated interiors and new engine under the hood. Ahead of the unveiling, key details about the 2024 Duster have been leaked. Developed in collaboration with its UK partner Dacia, the new Duster is expected to be launched first in the European countries. India will have to wait at least till next year for the French carmaker to re-introduce the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos rival. Here is a quick look at what to expect from the new Renault Duster SUV.

By: HT Auto Desk
| Updated on: 17 Nov 2023, 14:14 PM

The new Renault Duster will look starkly different from the one that was sold in India. Developed with its UK-based partner Dacia, the new Duster will come with a new-look grille and a butch profile.

The SUV will be based on the French carmaker’s CMF-B platform. The French auto giant uses the dame platform for its electric vehicles too. The new Duster could come in ICE avatar, along with hybrid, CNG versions as well. The platform leaves Renault with a chance to even manufacture an electric Duster in future too.

The new Duster SUV will come with several changes in its design. The changes include new horizontal LED headlights, a new grille and a redesigned bumper with updated air intakes. The side profile will now come with more muscle and creases. At the rear, the new Duster will come with new Y-shaped light clusters and a sloping rear window with a spoiler.

The interior of the new Duster will also be heavily updated. According to reports, the SUV will come with new upholstery, redesigned dashboard among other changes. Expect the Duster to offer features like a larger touchscreen infotainment system measuring no less than 8 inches, digital driver display, wireless charger, sunroof, automatic climate control, wireless connectivity among others.

Under the hood, Renault is expected to offer the new Duster with both petrol as well hybrid powertrains. Among the new engines, Renault may add a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid unit which can generate 130 hp of power as well as a 1.6-litre fully-hybrid unit that can churn out 140 hp of power. A CNG version cannot be ruled out either besides the regular petrol Duster with a 1.5-litre unit. The engines are likely to be offered with both manual and automatic transmission.

First Published Date: 17 Nov 2023, 14:14 PM IST


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