Renault India today announced that it has started exports of the made-in-India Renault Duster SUV, with the first shipment of 750 units leaving Chennai for South Africa. The company said the shipment marks the start of its export program for the new generation Duster, with plans to expand exports to additional international markets in the coming months. The milestone also highlights the growing importance of India in the Renault Group’s global manufacturing and export operations.The new Renault Duster is offered in five variants – authentic, evolution, techno, techno plus and iconic, with prices ranging from Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 18.09 lakh (both ex-showroom prices). The starting price of Rs 10.29 lakh was applicable for customers who pre-booked their cars from March 2026; after that, the standard price now starts from Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Duster is offered with three engine options – a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol power 100 PS and 160 nm torque mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Another engine is a 1.3-liter, 4-cylinder, turbocharged gasoline with 163 PS of power and 280 nm of torque paired with a 6-speed DCT or a 6-speed manual. There is also a larger 1.8-liter hybrid gasoline engine with 109 hp paired with a 49hp electric motor and a 20hp hybrid starter generator (HSG), paired with a 1.4kWh (280V) battery. Together, this configuration provides a combined system output of 160 hp and 172 Nm.In terms of design, Renault has introduced India-specific design changes to the new-generation Duster, while retaining the overall silhouette of the third-generation global model. The India-spec SUV gets redesigned headlights with eyebrow-shaped LED daytime running lights that also function as turn indicators. It features a revised grille with prominent Duster badges, replacing the Renault logo, along with a front bumper that uses a protruding silver surround and pixel-style fog lights.From the side, the Duster wears black cladding on the wheel arches and lower body, C-pillar rear door handles, and functional roof rails. At the rear, the triangular taillights are linked by an LED light bar that is not seen on the global version. Additional changes include a roof-mounted spoiler, textured license plate casing and a black rear bumper with a silver insert.Moving on to the interior, the interior of the Duster has been extensively redesigned for the Indian market. The India-spec version features an all-new dashboard design with a dual-screen layout, soft-touch surfaces and revised trim elements. The cabin uses silver accents and contrasting green stitching, a dedicated button panel on the center console, a slide-adjustable front armrest with storage and more. Features include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, power tailgate, 6-way ventilated and powered front seats, 48-color ambient lighting, keyless entry mode and more buttons.
