Overview
- Renault and ARAI published an official ARAI fuel‑economy figure of 19.41 kmpl for the Duster 1.0‑litre turbo petrol, a number reported across outlets on Monday.
- The 1.0 is a 999cc three‑cylinder turbo making roughly 99–100 bhp and 160–166 Nm and is offered only with a six‑speed manual transmission.
- Renault is selling the 1.0 across three trims — Authentic, Evolution and Techno — with ex‑showroom prices from Rs.10.49 lakh to Rs.13.49 lakh.
- Early reviews praise the Duster’s ride, space and the Techno’s kit (10.1-inch screen, panoramic sunroof, dual‑zone climate and six airbags) but warn the lack of an automatic and three‑cylinder refinement limits appeal and that real‑world fuel figures may fall short of ARAI numbers.
- Company pricing narrows the gap to the 1.3‑litre sibling by about Rs.1 lakh, which encourages buyers to step up for more power, and Renault plans a hybrid/automatic option later this year that could reshape choices.