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New Renault Duster Spied Testing in India Ahead of 26 January 2026 Debut

The relaunch anchors Renault’s emerging‑market strategy under a localized CMF‑B program.

Overview

  • Fresh camouflaged test mules were photographed near Renault’s ChennaiOragadam hub with 360‑degree views credited to enthusiast Gaoutham.
  • The India unveil is scheduled for 26 January 2026, with a seven‑seat derivative reported to follow at a later stage.
  • Reporting indicates the SUV will use a localized version of the CMF‑B architecture with production planned at Renault’s Oragadam facility.
  • An India‑focused cabin is expected to include a 10.1‑inch OpenR touchscreen, a 7‑inch digital driver display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a 360‑degree camera, with a triple‑screen layout speculated but unconfirmed.
  • Safety equipment is expected to feature six airbags, electronic stability control and Level 2 ADAS, while the international‑spec model holds a 3‑star Euro NCAP rating, and two petrol engines with manual and automatic gearboxes are likely at launch with hybrids tipped to arrive later.