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New Renault Duster Nationwide Deliveries Begin

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Renault India has commenced nationwide customer deliveries of the new Renault Duster across India. The first delivery also coincides with brand’s inauguration of new’R store on Mount Road in Chennai.

Making the occasion special the delivery was graced by Mr. François Provost – Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group and Mr. Stephane Deblaise – Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group in India, handed over the keys of the first Duster to Dr. Arthanari Manickavasagam, a renowned doctor based in Chennai.

The new’R store in Chennai is a 1S facility spread across 4,500 sq. ft., including a 3,000 sq. ft. display and customer interaction area. The urban experiential outlet is designed to showcase up to 5 vehicles, including a dedicated delivery bay, offering customers an immersive and seamless brand experience. Chennai, which is also home to the first ever new’R store created yet another milestone by delivering the first new Renault Duster.

Renault India continues to strengthen and transform its retail footprint. The latest inaugurated new’R store is the 2nd outlet in Chennai, taking the total number of such stores in India to 11. The company has outlined aggressive expansion plans for this format of urban car retail outlet, targeting to have a total of 70 outlets across India this year. These experiential urban retail stores are in addition to the existing robust network of 350+ sales touch points across the country.

A pioneer of the mid-size SUV segment in India, the Duster continues to generate strong customer interest. Renault India is reinforcing its value proposition through customer-centric initiatives such as the Renault Forever program, offering coverage of up to 7 years or 150,000 km. The commencement of deliveries comes at a time when Renault India has recorded a 77% growth in sales in March 2026, driven by strong momentum from models such as the new Kiger and Triber, alongside the introduction of the new Duster.

Renault Brings Back Its Iconic Duster

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Renault India has unveiled the new Renault Duster, marking the return of a nameplate that helped establish the mid-size SUV category in the country.

New Renault Duster marks the first product unveil under Renault Group’s International Game Plan in India, where the brand is prioritising targeted investment and product expansion as part of a broader global strategy.

“As part of the Renault International Game Plan 2027, we are making India a key pillar of our growth outside Europe. We now have a strong ecosystem in Chennai, bringing together design, engineering, manufacturing, and local operations at the highest level – making India one of the most complete and powerful hubs in Renault’s global network. Today, we have the means to fully support our ambitions in India, to better understand customer expectations, and to deliver products truly adapted to this market. The new Renault Duster is the first step in Renault’s renewal in India”, said Fabrice Cambolive, Chief Growth Officer Renault Group & CEO Renault brand.

New Renault Duster is made for India, with close to 90% of the car made specifically for India. It underpins the new Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP). The platform is ultra-flexible in terms of dimensions, powertrains suited to google automotive system.

New Renault Duster is powered by a full range of powertrain options to access every Indian road and making the “unreachable reachable”. It is powered by a Turbo TCe 160 engine which churns out 163 PS of power and 280 Nm of torque, while Turbo TCe 100 is meant for smart and accessible segment.

New Renault Duster also marks the debut of the strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 engine, powered by 1.8L engine along with a 1.4 kWh battery, making it the most efficient and powerful hybrid, allowing up to 80% EV mode in city drive conditions.

The Turbo TCe 160 and Turbo TCe 100 petrol engines come paired with the 6-speed DCT with wet clutch available with Turbo TCe 160, delivers lightning fast‑ gear shifts for maximum performance and is utmost suitable for Indian driving condition. On the other hand, the 6-speed manual offers precise mechanical control with direct gear engagement for maximum driver command. Both options are engineered to bring out the best in the Duster combining performance, confidence, and driving pleasure.

“With the new Renault Group Modular Platform, Renault brings an advanced hybrid technology and top-tier safety engineering. With Renault Forever program, we also offer our customers a significantly improved ownership experience. New Renault Duster is the start of a renewed product cycle and for an exciting trajectory for Renault in India. Renault is back”, said Stéphane Deblaise, CEO, Renault Group India.

“New Renault Duster marks the rebirth of an icon. It is more than just a bold, authentic SUV; it’s a powerful statement of our design philosophy, meticulously shaped through the seamless collaboration of our design teams in India and in France. Every confident line, every modern and sculpted detail has been crafted to embody the spirit and aspirations of India, while resonating with Duster’s unique DNA”, said Laurens van den Acker, Chief Design Officer, Renault Group.

Customers can pre-book new Renault Duster by purchasing R Pass for INR 21,000. While the price of new Renault Duster will be announced mid-March, customer deliveries will begin in April 2026. The Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 deliveries to commence during Diwali 2026. New Renault Duster will be offered with seven years warranty for enhanced trust and peace of mind, thanks to Renault Forever programme.