2026 Renault Duster Launch: The 2026 Renault Duster was unveiled in India on January 26, 2026, and its launch has been much-awaited ever since. Originally, the brand had launched the Duster in India in 2012, and it was later discontinued in 2022. The Duster remained one of the most popular nameplates in the country for the brand, and thus, the brand decided to launch it again with the modern design, advanced features, and more flexible engine options. Let’s take a look at the design, features, and specs of the 2026 Renault Duster.
Renault Duster 2026: Design
The 2026 Renault Duster gets a similar overall contour as the global model of the SUV. However, the brand has equipped it with different design elements to distinguish it from the model sold in the international market. The 2026 Renault Duster in India comes equipped with an eyebrow-shaped LED DRL with integrated turn signals, an LED headlamp setup, a scooped-out bonnet, a black applique with Duster branding on it, and fog lamps on the lower side of the bumper. On the sides, it gets thick black body cladding and 17-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, the Duster gets D-shaped LED taillights along with a connected light bar, a wiper, a shark-fin antenna, and a subtle roof spoiler with integrated stop lamp.
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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.