All-New Renault Duster Launched in India at ₹10.49 Lakh — Variants, Engines, Features, and Full Details

Renault has launched the all new third gen Renault Duster in India today March 17, 2026 with The price starts at ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the base Authentic variant and goes up to ₹18.49 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top Iconic variant. Buyers who registered through Renault’s R-Pass programme get an introductory price starting from ₹10.29 lakh a benefit that remains available until March 31, 2026.

The booking amount is set at ₹21,000. Buyers can pre-book the India-spec Renault Duster either online through the official Renault India website or by visiting an authorised Renault dealership.

Variant-Wise Renault Duster Price List

The 2026 Renault Duster is available in five variants:

The third-generation Renault Duster is built on Renault’s new RGMP Renault Group Modular Platform which has been specifically localized for India. The RGMP platform is different from the CMF-B platform used on the global Duster. It uses a new Software Electric and Electronic Technology architecture called SWEET 400 developed with Google which enables deeper software integration and supports future technology upgrades.

The front gets Y-shaped LED daytime running lights that double as turn indicators. The headlamp units are separate positioned lower on the bumper. The grille carries large DUSTER lettering in place of the Renault badge a styling choice that makes the car immediately identifiable on the road. Pixel-shaped LED fog lamps sit in the lower section of the front bumper.

The India-spec Renault Duster gets several design elements that are unique to our market and not available on the global model. These include the eyebrow-style LED DRLs, the connected LED tail light bar at the rear, and the C-pillar-mounted rear door handles a design detail that gives the car a sportier, more coupe-like side profile. The India spec also features pronounced wheel arches with cladding and up to 18-inch black alloy wheels depending on the variant.

The rear has a sculpted tailgate, a roof-mounted spoiler, and a black bumper with silver accents. The connected LED tail light bar is a segment-first on the India-spec model.

All-New Renault Duster comes with six colour options are Sunset Red, Pearl White, River Blue, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, and Jade Mountain Green.

The infotainment system is a 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and built-in Google integration. The instrument cluster is a 10.25-inch fully digital driver’s display. The audio system is a 6-speaker Arkamys sound system.

Comfort features include a panoramic sunroof, 6-way powered and ventilated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless phone charging, 48-colour ambient lighting, powered tailgate, and a sliding front armrest with storage. The rear centre armrest has built-in cupholders.

The boot space is 700 litres the largest in the compact SUV segment and a significant practical advantage over the Hyundai Creta at 433 litres and the Kia Seltos at 433 litres. With the rear seats folded, boot space expands further.

Safety features include six airbags as standard, Level 2 ADAS with 17 functions, a 360-degree camera, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold, front and rear parking sensors, and disc brakes on all four wheels. The Renault Duster also gets tyre pressure monitoring as standard.

The entry-level engine is a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol producing 98 to 100 PS of power and 160 to 180 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox only no automatic option is available with this engine. It is available on the Authentic and Evolution variants.

The more popular choice based on R-Pass booking data is the 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol producing 160 to 163 PS of power and 280 Nm of torque. It is available with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT) gearbox. It is available from the Evolution variant upwards. Lots of customer have choose turbo petrol variants. Deliveries of the turbo-petrol variants will begin in April 2026.

The 280 Nm of torque makes this a strong engine for highway driving and occasional off-road use. The DCT automatic makes city driving more comfortable. Three drive modes  Eco, Comfort, and Perso are available with this engine.

A 1.8-litre strong-hybrid powertrain will join the lineup by Diwali 2026. It combines a 109 PS petrol engine with a 49 PS electric motor and a 20 PS hybrid starter generator, supported by a 1.4 kWh battery, for a total system output of 160 PS and 172 Nm. The hybrid variant will be paired with an 8-speed DCT gearbox and will allow short distances of pure electric driving. Demand has already shoot up as hybrid version fully booked for year 2026.

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The 2026 Renault Duster returning to India at ₹10.49 lakh is one of the most significant car launches of the year. The combination of the 700-litre boot the largest in segment the 7-year warranty the longest in segment the 212mm ground clearance, and Level 2 ADAS standard from ₹10.49 lakh gives buyers a strong reason to consider it alongside the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol with 280 Nm and DCT is the variant most buyers will want and bookings already confirm this. The hybrid variant selling out before it has even launched shows that buyer appetite for the Renault Duster is strong. Deliveries begin in April 2026. If you are in the market for a compact SUV and have been waiting for the Duster to come back the wait is over.