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New Renault Duster
Hyundai Creta Rival: Renault-Nissan has confirmed the launch of three new models in the Indian market. The lineup includes the new-generation Renault Duster, Nissan’s Triber-based 7-seater MPV and a new entry-level electric car.
New Renault Duster: Renault-Nissan has confirmed the launch of three new models in the Indian market. The lineup includes the new-generation Renault Duster, Nissan’s Triber-based 7-seater MPV and a new entry-level electric car. The carmaker plans to invest around Rs 500 million (Rs 4,000 crore) for its upcoming products. The new Renault Duster (third generation) will hit the Indian market by 2024-2025. The SUV will be designed on the CMF-B modular platform, which will also be seen in Nissan’s new 7-seater SUV.
The design and styling of the new Renault Duster will be similar to the Dacia Bigster concept. It can be expected to share body panels and design elements like LED lighting, fenders, integrated aluminum-styled skid plate with the Bigster. The production ready version of the SUV may get conventional door handles. If reports are to be believed, the new-generation Duster will be bigger and more spacious than the outgoing model. Its length will be 4341mm. The interiors can also see elements from the Dacia Bigster concept.
The SUV can get features like digital instrument cluster, large free-standing touchscreen infotainment system, wireless phone charger and new switchgear. As far as the engine is concerned, the new Renault Duster can be equipped with a 1.2L turbo petrol engine with 48V hybrid technology. The combined power output will be around 130bhp. The SUV could also be made available with a 1.3L turbo petrol engine. It could get an AWD (All-Wheel Drive) system with higher ground clearance and better approach and departure angles.
When launched, the all-new Duster will take on the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun in the mid-size SUV segment.
