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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.
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The Duster is available in eight trim levels and is available for immediate sale.
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Prices: Petrol RxE: Rs 7.19 lakh; Petrol RxL: Rs 8.19 lakh; Diesel 85 PS RxE: Rs 7.99 lakh; Diesel 85 PS RxL: Rs 8.99lakh; RXL Diesel pack: Rs 9.99 lakh; Diesel 110 PS RxL: Rs 9.99 lakh; Diesel 110 PS RxZ: Rs 10.99 lakh; RXZ Diesel pack: Rs 11.29 lakh.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The beige and black looks neat and you don't really mind the expanse of hard plastics.
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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.
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The air that comes out of the single vent (controlled by a knob right below the vent) is instantly cold - a good call.
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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.
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The music system looks smart and is integrated neatly into a flatter, smarter looking centre console. Below that are rotary dials for the aircon.
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The Duster will compete with the Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio.
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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.
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The Renault Duster SUV was shown at the Auto Expo in January 2012
