People love to buy off-roaders, even if they will never take them off the highways. But knowing that your car can go across all terrains soothes your mind. That is also why the Mahindra Thar is so popular. With the Thar, you get off-roading capabilities and road presence at an accessible cost. And now another manufacturer has seen this window in the market and decided to act on it. Here is what you should know about a new Thar Rival.
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Renault SUV Concept Revealed!
Renault will launch the Duster on March 17, and it has given us something more to look forward to. A few weeks ago, we reported that a mini-Duster was in the works, and now the mini-Duster has finally been named “Bridger Concept”.
The French automaker has confirmed that the Bridger concept will be a sub-4m SUV and will be revealed to the world on the 10th of March. Keep in mind that this would just be a concept, and the production-spec model is not expected to be revealed until late 2027 or early 2028. When launched, it would be priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 18 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) and sit between the Kiger and Duster, in the Renault SUV lineup.
From the initial teaser, we can spot key details such as a tailgate-mounted spare wheel, roof rails, and a boxy stance. All these elements point to Renault planning to launch a sub-4m off-roader to take on the Thar. The Bridger Concept is likely to borrow many aesthetic elements from the Renault Duster, hence the name “mini-Duster”.
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New Thar Rival – Expected Features & Specifications
The Bridger would share quite a few components with the Kiger and the Duster. Some of the expected features include an electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, a fully-digital driver’s display, wireless charging, etc.
The Bridger is expected to use the same 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (100 bhp & 152Nm) from the Kiger. However, Renault could give the 1.0-litre turbo a more-powerful tune with the Bridger. Gearbox options are expected to include a 6-speed manual and a CVT. And since Renault is already marketing it as an off-roading machine, it will likely get a 4WD drivetrain as well.
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