Renault's new Duster sales crash to just 512 units as Nissan Tekton gains momentum
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The Renault Duster was one of the few cars that launched the midsize SUV segment in the Indian market. However, when the Renault Duster returned in 2026, it hasn't quite achieved the same performance as before. Data so far suggests this. Duster sales have halved in July compared to June. Let's find out how July was for Renault.
Renault's new Duster sales crash to just 512 units as Nissan Tekton gains momentum
Renault India recorded a 27.88 per cent year-on-year increase in domestic sales (July 2026), but the new Duster continued to struggle. Sales of the SUV fell to just 512 units, its lowest monthly tally since launch, while the Nissan Tekton, built at the same Chennai facility, recorded 1,670 units.
These are things that can happen quite easily in our economy where most goods transit by trucks over long distances: if you wait for the delivery of a Dacia Duster in the next few days, it is possible that you will receive bad news very soon!
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