US EditionNew Renault Duster 2026 unveiled in India with turbo and hybrid powertrains
The 2026 Duster targets India’s B-segment SUV market with hybrid options and advanced features, aiming for exports to South Africa and the Middle East.
- Renault revealed an India-specific next-generation Duster featuring a strong-hybrid powertrain and different exterior styling, with the model arriving before April 2026.
- A strategic push under the Renault International Game Plan 2027 positions the India-built Duster for a serious comeback, backed by a $5.15b investment and eight new models.
- Cabin features and ADAS pack the new Duster with a dual-screen digital layout from 7.0-inch to 10.25 inches, a 10.1-inch central touchscreen, 360-degree camera, autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise with stop-and-go.
- Renault Australia says it will not import the Indian-made Duster and continues sourcing the model from the Mioveni, Romania factory, the local distributor told CarExpert.
- India's market scale frames Duster's importance as the India new-vehicle market hit around 4.3 million in 2025, with the B-segment at about 602,000 units, while ANCAP gave the Australian Duster three stars but the Indian model is not yet rated.
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The Renault Duster once again occupies an important place in the Indian market.The brand presented in India the third generation of the SUV that debuted there in 2012 and that gave rise to the compact segment (B+) in one of the largest automotive markets in the world.The new model does not accurately replicate the European Duster, but adopts its own solutions, designed for local use and preferences.Since its global premiere in 2010, the Duster t…
The French automaker has launched the new generation of the Renault Duster for the Indian market. Compared to the Dacia Duster, the Duster offers a sleeker look and a more modern cabin, but lacks all-wheel drive.
The Renault brand has renamed the Duster SUV with a redesigned exterior and a quality interior.
Renault unveils new-generation Duster; bookings open, price to be declared in March - The Tribune
Renault India has unveiled the new-generation Renault Duster in the country, marking the return of its popular mid-size SUV. However, the company did not announce the price of the vehicle, stating that pricing details will be revealed in March.
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