New Renault Duster 2026 live launch and latest updates: Price, features, colours and variants

Here is a quick walkaround video of the new Renault Duster

The new Duster comes with a 10-inch touchscreen display and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.

The roof rails on the new Duster are not just for show. They have a load bearing capacity of up to 50 kgs.

The new Duster comes with 18-inch alloy wheels. These are finished in “adventure” black finish.

The Renault Duster gets new 18-inch ‘adventure’ black alloy wheels, carbon-fibre style dashboard inserts, a 10.24-inch driver's display and a 10.1-inch openR link multimedia screen. The cabin gets clean air with a PM 2.5 filter, wireless charging, an electronic shifter and dual zone climate control.

The roof of the SUV features a shark fin antenna along with an electronically operated panoramic sunroof. Also provided up top are functional roof rails with a load-bearing capacity of up to 50 kilograms.

The Renault Duster pricing will be announced in mid-March. The deliveries are slated to begin by mid-April. However, Renault says that the hybrid variant will come a little later by Diwali this year.

Renault is calling pre-bookings ‘R-Pass’. Customers with the ‘R-Pass’ will also enjoy special introductory pricing for the Duster SUV.

Finally, Renault has debuted the new Duster on Indian soil with pre-bookings commencing immediately. Users pre-booking the SUV will be get priority delivery and ‘Gang of Duster’ merchandise.

Renault is offering a maximum warranty of 7-years or 1,50,000 km on the new Duster under the newly launche ‘Renault Forever Program.’

The SUV gets up to 700 litres of boot space. Renault claims this is 80L higher than the Duster's nearest competitor.

The highlight features of the new-gen Renault Duster include Inbuilt google assistant, an electric tail gate, a 6-way powered driver seat, front ventilated seats, an ADAS package with features and 360 camera.

The Duster will come in three engine options, including a strong hybrid powertrain. The engine options include: A turbo TCe 160 engine producing 163 PS and 280 NM, a 1.8L GDI strong hybrid engine with a 1.4 kW battery, and a turbo TCe 100 engine.

The Duster is based on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP). The SUV is made in India. The SUV has been tested and tuned at Madras Motor Race Track in Chennai.

The SUV features a seamless display on the dashboard with accent stitching and ambient lighting inside the cabin.

The Chief Design Officer at Renault Group, Laurens van den Acker, has unveiled the India-spec Duster featuring a muscular design with Duster badging on the front grille.

The carmaker has revealed a new special logo for the owner's community, naming it the ‘Gang of Dusters’. The new logo is aimed at creating a sense of familiarity among the owners.

Milind Soman has taken the stage, and joining him is Ranvijay Sinha, sharing his personal stories from the live show ‘Roadies’, where the Renault Duster became part of the ‘gang’.

Stephane Deblaise, CEO of Renault Group in India, confirms that the SUV will be powered by two new turbo engines along with a hybrid powertrain.

Opening the show is Fabrice Cambolive, CEO at Renault Group. The official mentioned India as a key strategic hub for the brand's global operations. Other key strategic locations include South Korea, Morocco, Turkey and Latin America. He also announced that Renault is now the complete owner of the Chennai plant.

Globally available features on the new Duster include wireless smartphone charging and a six-speaker Arkamys 3D audio system. It will be interesting to see what Renault brings to the Indian market with the Duster SUV.

The wait is over. Renault has commenced the launch event for the Duster on this momentous occasion of India's 77th Republic Day with a patriotic touch.

Renault has positioned the Duster globally as a rugged SUV rather than a purely urban crossover. This strategy differentiates it from several rivals that prioritise on-road comfort over off-road capability.

Global-spec variants offer ground clearance figures reaching up to 217 mm, useful for mild off-road use cases. Renault has also revised the SUV’s approach and departure angles to improve rough-road performance.

Safety equipment on the international Duster lineup includes six airbags and electronic stability control. Hill-descent control and ISOFIX child-seat anchors are also part of the standard safety package in several markets.