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Renault Confirms March 17 India Launch for New Duster

The third-generation, heavily localized SUV anchors Renault’s India strategy with turbo-petrols at rollout and a strong-hybrid scheduled around Diwali.

Overview

  • Renault will reveal prices on March 17, with pre-bookings already open and rotational showroom displays underway nationwide.
  • The India line-up launches with 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engines, both with 6-speed manuals and the 1.3 also offering a 6-speed DCT.
  • Customer deliveries of the non-hybrid variants are expected to begin in April 2026, with the E-Tech 160 strong-hybrid arriving closer to the festive season.
  • Key equipment includes dual digital displays, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS and six airbags as standard.
  • The model is built on Renault’s RGMP/CMF-B architecture with about 90% India-specific content, and production is tied to the fully Renault-owned Chennai plant as part of its export-focused growth plan.