Renault has brought back the Duster to India with a starting price of ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom), with an introductory price tag of ₹10.29 lakh for early buyers.
The aggressive entry price places the SUV below key rivals, while the range stretches to around ₹20 lakh for fully loaded variants.
| Variant | 1.0L Turbo MT (Std) | 1.0L Turbo MT (R-Pass) | 1.3L Turbo MT (Std) | 1.3L Turbo MT (R-Pass) | 1.3L Turbo DCT (Std) | 1.3L Turbo DCT (R-Pass) |
| Authentic | 10.49 | 10.29 | – | – | – | – |
| Evolution | 11.69 | 11.39 | 12.99 | 12.69 | 14.49 | 13.99 |
| Techno | 13.49 | 13.19 | 14.49 | 14.19 | 15.89 | 15.49 |
| Techno+ | – | – | 15.29 | 14.99 | 16.69 | 16.29 |
| Iconic | – | – | 16.99 | 16.59 | 18.49 | 18.09 |
The design retains the Duster’s core identity alive.
It looks tough and purpose-built, rather than urban-focused.
Inside, the change is significant.
The cabin feels modern and competitive, fixing one of the old model’s biggest negatives.
Renault is offering multiple powertrain options:
The brand will also introduce a 1.8-litre strong-hybrid petrol powertrain by Diwali 2026.
The hybrid will get a combined 109 hp petrol engine with a 49 hp electric motor, a 20 hp hybrid starter generator and a 1.4kWh battery to support.
The new Duster sees a big jump in the features list:
The comeback is built around one thing: price.
At ₹10.49 lakh, the new Duster enters the segment with a clear advantage. It competes with rivals where it matters the most, while still offering enough across variants.
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