Renault Duster
₹10.49 – 19.49 Lakh (ex-showroom)
SUV · Petrol, Hybrid · 16 variants
Checked against the maker's own figures on 1 October 2026 · Sources
The Duster is Renault's five-seat SUV, 4,346 mm long on a 2,657 mm wheelbase, with 212 mm of ground clearance and a boot of 518 litres to the parcel shelf (700 litres to the roof). It has two turbo-petrol engines: the 1.0-litre three-cylinder TCe 100 (100 PS, 166 Nm) with a 6-speed manual on the Authentic, Evolution and Adventure, and the 1.3-litre four-cylinder TCe 160 (163 PS, 280 Nm) with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed DCT on the Evolution, Adventure, Techno+, Iconic and Iconic Launch Edition. A strong hybrid, the E-Tech 160, joined in October 2026 (see below).
Six airbags, ESP, traction control, hill-start assist, tyre-pressure monitoring, ISOFIX mounts and rear parking sensors are standard on every version. On the petrol versions, the Evolution adds a 10.1-inch openR link multimedia system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a rear camera, cruise control, roof bars and 17-inch alloy wheels; the Adventure full LED headlamps, an electric panoramic sunroof, an electric tailgate, dual-zone automatic climate control, push-button start and wireless charging; the Techno+ a 10.25-inch digital cluster, 18-inch wheels, blind-spot warning and front and side parking sensors; and the Iconic ventilated and electrically adjustable front seats, a 360-degree camera, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist and other driver-assistance systems, with adaptive cruise control on the DCT. The Iconic Launch Edition adds a Himalayan-inspired side embellisher, yellow decals and black alloy wheels.
The strong hybrid E-Tech 160 comes in three versions of its own, Evolution, Techno and Emotion. A 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine (1,789 cc, 110 PS) works with two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery for 160 PS of combined power, through a multi-mode automatic gearbox with two electric and four petrol gears; it is ARAI-certified at 29 km/l. Every hybrid has 18-inch wheels, rear disc brakes, dual-zone automatic climate control, the 10.1-inch openR link system, cruise control and a rear camera; its boot is smaller, about 372 litres to the parcel shelf (about 544 to the roof). The Techno adds full LED headlamps, the electric panoramic sunroof and connected-car services, and the Emotion diamond-cut alloy wheels, ventilated and electrically adjustable front seats, an electric tailgate and a 10.25-inch driver display.
Key specs
Renault Duster price and variants
Ex-showroom Delhi, from Renault: Duster prices in Delhi (the price page's Locate your price tool), checked 21 October 2026. Ex-showroom prices change often and vary by state. Confirm the on-road price with a dealer before you buy.
On-road prices are CarSarthi's estimates, not the maker's: the ex-showroom price plus each state's road tax and registration charges (in Mumbai also road safety cess and registration certificate delivery by post; in Bengaluru also cess on the road tax and transport workers' welfare cess; in Chennai also road safety tax; in Hyderabad also road safety cess and registration certificate service charge), a FASTag and the compulsory 3-year third-party insurance, and TCS on cars above ₹10 lakh, at official rates. Comprehensive insurance, accessories, extended warranty and dealer charges are extra. The maker's price is ex-showroom Delhi; the Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad estimates add those states' charges to it. How they're worked out
Renault Duster mileage
| Fuel · gearbox | Certified figure |
|---|---|
| Petrol 1.3 L · Manual | 17.75 km/l |
| Petrol 1.3 L · DCT | 18.45 km/l |
| Hybrid · Automatic (hybrid DHT) | 29 km/l |
The maker's certified test-cycle figures (ARAI or ICAT). Real-world figures depend on traffic, load and driving, and are usually lower.
Renault Duster specifications (Authentic TCe 100 MT, base variant)
| Engine | 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol (TCe 100) |
| Displacement (cc) | 999 |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
| Max Power (PS) | 100 @ 5000 rpm |
| Max Torque (Nm) | 166 @ 2000-3750 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | 2WD |
| Fuel Tank (litres) | 50 |
| Length (mm) | 4346 |
| Width (mm) | 1815 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2657 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 212 |
| Boot Space (litres) | 518 (up to the parcel shelf; 700 up to the roof) |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with lower transverse link |
| Rear Suspension | Twist beam with coil spring |
| Steering | Electric power steering |
| Turning Radius (m) | 5.4 |
| Front Brakes | Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Airbags | 6 |
| ABS | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear |
| Rear Camera | No |
| 360° Camera | No |
| TPMS | Yes |
| Bharat NCAP Adult (stars) | 5 (30.49/32, 2026) |
| Bharat NCAP Child (stars) | 5 (45.00/49, 2026) |
| ADAS | No |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | No |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | No |
| Lane Keep Assist | No |
| Blind Spot Monitor | No |
| Air Conditioning | Manual |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes |
| Sunroof | No |
| Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Push Button Start | No |
| Cruise Control | No |
| Ventilated Front Seats | No |
| Powered Driver Seat | No |
| Powered Tailgate | No |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | No |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt and telescopic |
| Touchscreen (inch) | No |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | No |
| Speakers | No |
| Connected Car Tech | No |
| Wireless Charger | No |
| Instrument Cluster | 7-inch TFT |
| Headlamps | Eco LED |
| LED DRLs | Yes |
| Auto Headlamps | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | No |
| Wheel Size (inch) | 17 |
| Alloy Wheels | No |
| Tyre Size | 225/60 R17 |
| Roof Rails | No |
| Standard Warranty | 3 years (up to 7 years or 1,50,000 km under Renault Forever, whichever is earlier) |
Renault Duster: questions and answers
- What is the price of the Renault Duster?
- The Renault Duster costs ₹10.49 – 19.49 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi) across 16 variants, from the Authentic TCe 100 MT at ₹10,49,000 to the Emotion E-Tech 160 at ₹19,49,000. Prices were checked on 21 October 2026 (Renault: Duster prices in Delhi (the price page's Locate your price tool)).
- What is the on-road price of the Renault Duster in Delhi?
- CarSarthi estimates it at ₹11,72,985 (Authentic TCe 100 MT) to ₹21,91,136 (Emotion E-Tech 160): the ex-showroom price plus Delhi's road tax and registration charges, a FASTag and 3 years' compulsory third-party insurance, and TCS where the price is above ₹10 lakh. It is an estimate, not a dealer's quote: comprehensive insurance, accessories and dealer charges are extra.
- What is the on-road price of the Renault Duster in Mumbai?
- CarSarthi estimates it at ₹11,96,541 (Authentic TCe 100 MT) to ₹22,34,852 (Emotion E-Tech 160): the ex-showroom price plus Maharashtra's road tax, road safety cess, registration certificate delivery by post and registration charges, a FASTag and 3 years' compulsory third-party insurance, and TCS where the price is above ₹10 lakh. It is an estimate, not a dealer's quote: comprehensive insurance, accessories and dealer charges are extra.
- What is the on-road price of the Renault Duster in Bengaluru?
- CarSarthi estimates it at ₹12,67,031 (Authentic TCe 100 MT) to ₹23,65,012 (Emotion E-Tech 160): the ex-showroom price plus Karnataka's road tax, cess on the road tax, transport workers' welfare cess and registration charges, a FASTag and 3 years' compulsory third-party insurance, and TCS where the price is above ₹10 lakh. It is an estimate, not a dealer's quote: comprehensive insurance, accessories and dealer charges are extra.
- What is the on-road price of the Renault Duster in Chennai?
- CarSarthi estimates it at ₹12,59,155 (Authentic TCe 100 MT) to ₹23,49,306 (Emotion E-Tech 160): the ex-showroom price plus Tamil Nadu's road tax, road safety tax and registration charges, a FASTag and 3 years' compulsory third-party insurance, and TCS where the price is above ₹10 lakh. It is an estimate, not a dealer's quote: comprehensive insurance, accessories and dealer charges are extra.
- What is the on-road price of the Renault Duster in Hyderabad?
- CarSarthi estimates it at ₹12,62,954 (Authentic TCe 100 MT) to ₹23,54,005 (Emotion E-Tech 160): the ex-showroom price plus Telangana's road tax, road safety cess, registration certificate service charge and registration charges, a FASTag and 3 years' compulsory third-party insurance, and TCS where the price is above ₹10 lakh. It is an estimate, not a dealer's quote: comprehensive insurance, accessories and dealer charges are extra.
- What is the mileage of the Renault Duster?
- Its certified figures are 17.75 km/l (Petrol 1.3 L · Manual), 18.45 km/l (Petrol 1.3 L · DCT) and 29 km/l (Hybrid · Automatic (hybrid DHT)), as published by the maker. Real-world figures are usually lower.
- How many seats does the Renault Duster have?
- The Renault Duster seats 5.
- Which fuel and gearbox options does the Renault Duster come with?
- Petrol: Manual or DCT. Hybrid: Automatic (hybrid DHT).
- How many airbags does the Renault Duster have?
- Every variant has 6 airbags.
- What is the Renault Duster's Bharat NCAP safety rating?
- Bharat NCAP rated it 5 stars (30.49 of 32 points, 2026) for adult occupants and 5 stars (45.00 of 49 points, 2026) for child occupants. The result applies to the variants the test covers, not to every version.
- What is the boot space of the Renault Duster?
- The maker gives the boot space as 372–518 litres.
- What is the ground clearance of the Renault Duster?
- The maker gives the ground clearance as 212 mm.
- What is the turning radius of the Renault Duster?
- The maker gives the turning radius as 5.4 m.
- How big is the Renault Duster's fuel tank?
- The fuel tank holds 50 litres.
- Which cars rival the Renault Duster?
- On CarSarthi it is most often compared with the Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Škoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun: cars of a similar size and price.
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Sources
- Brochure: Renault: New Duster brochure (July 2026), checked 1 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: New Duster versions, equipment and engines sheet (July 2026), checked 1 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: Duster specifications, checked 18 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: Duster engines, checked 18 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: Duster safety and equipment, checked 1 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: Duster TCe 160 ARAI-certified fuel efficiency release (25 March 2026), checked 17 October 2026
- Brochure: Renault: New Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160 brochure (October 2026), checked 18 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160, checked 18 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: Duster powertrains, checked 18 October 2026
- Specifications: Renault: Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160 ARAI-certified 29 km/l release (9 October 2026), checked 18 October 2026
- Prices: Renault: Duster prices in Delhi (the price page's Locate your price tool), Ex-showroom Delhi, checked 21 October 2026
- Safety rating: Bharat NCAP: Renault Duster result, checked 1 October 2026
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