Read This Before Buying The New Renault Duster! » MotorOctane

Nowadays, the market is filled with 5-seater mid-sized SUVs like the Creta, Sierra, Kushaq, Seltos, Victoris, etc. And now the pioneer of this segment, the Renault Duster, is back. And if you are planning to buy one, here is what you need to know. 
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Renault Duster Launched!

Renault unveiled the Duster in January this year, and details such as the powertrain options and the equipment list were also revealed. But the pricing and variants remained a mystery until now. Renault has launched the Duster at a price of Rs 12.27 lakh with the top variant costing Rs 21.64 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). 

It is currently offered with 2 engine options: a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (99 bhp & 160 Nm) and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol (161 bhp & 280 Nm). The gearbox options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT (on 1.3-litre petrol only). Moreover, we would also see a 1.8-litre hybrid-petrol engine mated to an 8-speed DHT gearbox by Diwali this year. That said, let’s take a look at all the variants on offer –

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Renault Duster Variants Explained – Authentic  

This is the Duster’s base variant, and it is offered with the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 6-speed manual as standard. Some of the features that you get with this trim are – 

• Eco LED headlights
• LED taillights
• 6 airbags 
• Manual Climate Control
• 35 safety features, including TPMS, HSA, ESP, etc.
• Rear AC vents
• Auto-headlamps
• LED turn indicators on ORVM
• 7-inch TFT driver’s display
• All powered windows
• Sliding centre armrest
• 17-inch steel wheels with wheel caps
• Rear parking sensors 
• Hill start assist

The authentic variant is priced at Rs 12.27 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), making it one of the cheapest SUVs in the segment. 

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Evolution 

The EVolution trim is one step above the base trim and is the cheapest variant to get the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol DCT option. Despite being the lower trim, you get quite a few features like  (over Authentic) –

• 10.1-inch infotainment screen
• LED rear foglamps
• LED rear lightbar
• 17-inch alloys
• Parcel shelf
• Rear parking camera
• Cruise control
• 6-speaker Arkamys classic sound system
• Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
• Electrically adjustable ORVMs
• Electronic parking brake (on DCT trims)
• Steering wheel-mounted controls
• 4 USB-C sockets (2 at front & 2 at rear)
• Rear wiper and washer

The 1.0-litre trim is priced at Rs 13.68 lakh, while the 1.3-litre is priced between Rs 15.2 lakh and Rs 16.95 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). 

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Renault Duster Variants Explained – Techno  

The Techno trim is offered with 1.0-litre manual, 1.3-litre DCT, and 1.3-litre manual powertrain options. With the Techno variant, you get (over Techno)- 

• Full LED headlamps, front fog lights and puddle lamps
• Wood elements across the dashboard
• Cooled storage (DCT only)
• Panoramic sunroof
• Powered tailgate
• Automatic dual zone climate control
• Push button start
• Auto fold ORVM
• Wireless charging
• Paddle shifters

The manual variants are priced between Rs 15.78 lakh and Rs 16.95 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), while the DCT option costs Rs 18.59 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). 

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Techno+ 

The Techno+ variant is offered with the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine as standard and gets both gearbox options. Some features that it gets over the Techno are  – 

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
• Blind spot warning
• Front parking assist
• Side parking assist

The manual variant costs Rs 17.89 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) and the automatic trim is priced at Rs 19.52 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).  

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Renault Duster Variants Explained – Iconic  

This is the top-end trim and is offered with the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol as standard. With this trim, you can opt for either the manual or DCT option. It gets all the bells and whistles possible, including (over Techno+)- 

• Leatherette seats
• 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Google Built-in
• PM 2.5 air filter
• 6-speaker Arkamys auditorium sound system
• Front ventilated seats
• 6-way powered front seats
• 3 driving modes
• 48-colour ambient theme
• Level 2 ADAS
• 360-degree parking camera

The manual trim costs Rs 19.88 lakh, while the DCT trim costs Rs 21.64 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). 

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