Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Renault Duster: Actor Vijay has remained in the headlines since he became the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. CM Vijay’s accession to power marked a historic event, as his debut party, TVK, broke a 6-decade-long Dravidian duopoly. The actor-turned-politician is also an avid automobile enthusiast, and he owns several luxury vehicles. CM Vijay has once again made headlines, and this time for his love of cars, as he was seen driving a new Renault Duster recently.
CM Vijay Drives New Renault Duster: Video
As mentioned earlier, CM Vijay was recently seen driving a Renault Duster in Coimbatore. A video of the actor driving a Duster on track was shared on the social media platform Instagram by a page named Renault Coimbatore, which is the official page of the brand’s Coimbatore dealership. The actor can be seen enjoying driving the Renault Duster on a track in the video. You can watch the video here:
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2026 Renault Duster: Variant-Wise Pricing
The 2026 Renault Duster will be offered in 5 trims in the country: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+, and Iconic. While the base-spec Authentic trim of the 2026 Duster costs Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom), the top-of-the-line Iconic trim is priced at Rs 18.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
2026 Renault Duster: Features
The 2026 Renault Duster has a cabin similar to the model sold in the international market. The cabin has leatherette seats, and it has yellow accents with the same colored stitching. The 2026 Renault Duster also comes equipped with a three-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls, a flowing 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 10.1-inch fully digital driver’s display, a dual-zone climate control system, a 6-way electrically adjustable driver and co-passenger seats with ventilation and heating function, and an electrically powered tailgate. It also gets a Level 2 ADAS suite with 17 features, a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and more.
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2026 Renault Duster: Engine
The 2026 Renault Duster will be offered in a total of 3 powertrain options: a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine, and a 1.8-litre strong hybrid engine option. The variant with the Strong Hybrid engine option will be launched sometime around Diwali 2026. The 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine can churn out a peak power and torque output of 163 PS and 280 Nm, respectively. The transmission options include a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) automatic gearbox.