Renault is all set to bring back the Duster in an all-new avatar, with its India launch slated for March 2026. Pre-bookings will open at ₹21,000, while deliveries of the turbo-petrol variant are expected to begin in April 2026. Compared to the outgoing model, the new-generation Duster gets a much tougher SUV stance, a premium cabin, and a tech-loaded feature list.

What really stands out is that the new Duster will offer several segment-first features—some of which aren’t available even in popular rivals like the Hyundai Creta and upcoming Tata Sierra.

Segment-first and premium features

The 2026 Renault Duster focuses heavily on usability, visibility, and practicality:

• 26.9° approach angle

• 34.7° departure angle

• 17.9° multimedia viewing angle

• 502 mm driver eye-to-screen distance

• 700 litres boot space (518 litres below parcel shelf)

• 32.6 litres of cabin storage

These numbers make it one of the most off-road-friendly and spacious SUVs in the segment.

First in segment with 7-year warranty

Renault is raising the bar with its Renault Forever Program, offering a 7-year / 1.5 lakh km warranty—a first in this category.

Other highlights include:

• openR Link infotainment system with built-in Google Assistant

• Multi-Sense drive modes

• 48-colour ambient lighting

• Improved vehicle dynamics

• 50+ official accessories

• YouClip modular accessory system

Most powerful hybrid in the segment

Under the hood, the new Duster packs serious firepower:

Petrol engines

• 1.3L turbo petrol (TCe)

  • 163 bhp & 280 Nm

  • 6-speed manual or 6-speed DCT

• 1.0L turbo petrol

  • 100 bhp

  • 6-speed manual (entry-level option)

Hybrid powertrain (launch by Diwali 2026)

• 1.8L 4-cylinder petrol-hybrid

• 49 bhp electric motor

• 20 bhp hybrid starter generator (HSG)

• 1.4 kWh battery pack

This setup makes it the most powerful and advanced hybrid system in its segment, giving the Duster a clear edge over rivals.