New Delhi: Renault has launched its new Duster SUV in New Delhi at a base ex-showroom price of Rs 7.19 lakh for the 1.6-litre petrol, Rs 7.99 lakh for the 85PS diesel and Rs 9.99 lakh for the 105PS diesel engines.
The Duster is available in eight trim levels and is available for immediate sale. Earlier showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo, the Duster had garnered a positive response from the media as well as the general public.
The 1.6-litre petrol engine produces 104PS of power while the 1.5-litre dCi engine is available in two states of tune – 85PS and 110PS. The Duster will compete with the Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio.
Renault has launched its new Duster SUV in New Delhi at a base ex-showroom price of Rs 7.19 lakh for the 1.6-litre petrol, Rs 7.99 lakh for the 85PS diesel and Rs 9.99 lakh for the 105PS diesel engines.
The Duster is available in eight trim levels and is available for immediate sale.
Renault has made significant improvements to the overall refinement levels and the cabin is quieter, engine clatter at idle and noise at speed is well controlled.
Also improved is the gearshift, which still feels a little long in throw but shifts are neat and positive and an engine with a long spread of torque makes driving the Duster easy.
The Duster will run on 16-inch alloy wheels while leather trim with airbags and ABS/EBD will be available on the top of the line variant.
The Duster was always a spacious vehicle and this attribute remains. It looks squat and muscular outside and seats four in great comfort, while a fifth passenger will be easily accommodated.
The beige and black looks neat and you don't really mind the expanse of hard plastics.
Crucially, the power windows switches have moved to the door - a good move. The mirror adjustment remains just forward of the hand brake lever, but once you know that is where it is, you don't mind it too much.
The air that comes out of the single vent (controlled by a knob right below the vent) is instantly cold - a good call.
The vehicle will be available in both petrol and diesel options. The petrol version will be powered by a 1.6 litre engine and is priced between Rs 7.19 lakh and Rs 8.19 lakh.
The music system looks smart and is integrated neatly into a flatter, smarter looking centre console. Below that are rotary dials for the aircon.
The Duster will compete with the Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio.
The 1.6-litre petrol engine produces 104PS of power while the 1.5-litre dCi engine is available in two states of tune %u2013 85PS and 110PS.
The Renault Duster SUV was shown at the Auto Expo in January 2012
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The Renault Duster will compete with the Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio in India.
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