- Bookings are now open; deliveries will start in April’26.
- Has subtle styling changes compared to the global-spec version.
- Gets three petrol engine options, including two turbocharged and a naturally aspirated with a strong-hybrid system.
- Connected screens with integrated Google ecosystem, powered ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, ADAS and more.
- Comes with 7 years of warranty.
Renault has revived one of its most iconic SUVs in India – the Duster, which was discontinued in India in 2022 due to declining sales and stricter emission norms. The Duster had once played a vital role in making the mid-size SUV segment popular in the country. Now, the French carmaker is all set to bring back this iconic nameplate in a completely new avatar.
2026 New Renault Duster – Bookings, Launch Timeline and Deliveries
Pre-launch bookings for the 2026 Renault Duster are now open for a token amount of Rs 21,000, while its prices will be announced in March 2026. Deliveries of the turbocharged variants of the SUV will commence in April this year, whereas the hybrid variants will arrive around Diwali’26.
2026 Renault Duster – Boxy Design; Rugged Appearance
The new India-spec Renault Duster looks largely similar to the version sold in international markets, albeit with some minor tweaks. Having said that, the new Renault Duster has a butchy profile and boxy proportions, with aggressive design cues.
Up front, the SUV features a large grille with bold “DUSTER” lettering, flanked by Y-shaped DRLs integrated into the rectangular headlamps. Furthermore, it gets a sculpted bonnet and chunky bumper with a faux silver skid plate for added road presence.
Riding on 18-inch alloy wheels, the SUV boasts muscular flared fenders with thick wheel arch cladding and roof rails for a beefed-up appearance.
The rear-end styling carried forward the rugged character with a sharply raked rear windshield, beefy bumper and C-shaped taillights connected by an LED light bar.
Dimensions
The new Renault Duster 2026 boasts a strong 212mm ground clearance, along with an approach angle of 26.9 degrees and a departure angle of 34.7 degrees, making it capable of handling the rough terrains and steep inclines with ease. It also has the segment’s best boot space of 700 litres.
Tough Character Extends To The Interior
The India-spec new Renault Duster boasts a more modern, rugged design approach. The fighter jet-inspired cabin design has a layered dashboard design, with sturdy-looking materials, squared-off AC vents and contrasting accents to enhance its overall appeal.
Regarding features, Renault has equipped the new Duster with lots of modern-day amenities. Key highlights include: –
- Twin-connected displays, one each for the digital instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment system
- Google OS integration
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Ambient lighting (48 colours)
- Panoramic sunroof
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Auto headlamps
- Rear AC vents
- 6-way powered front seats with ventilated function and manual lumbar support
- Powered tailgate
- Three-drive modes (Comfort, Eco and Perso)
- Electronic parking brakes with auto-hold
- 360-degree camera
- 6 airbags
- Electronic stability control
- Hill assist
- Front & rear parking sensors
- Level-2 ADAS suite
Renault has also asserted a 5-star safety rating for the new Duster.
Hybrid Powertrain Confirmed
Powering the new Duster will be three turbocharged engine options, including the 1.8-litre turbo-petrol engine with a strong-hybrid system featuring two motors (49hp electric motor and a 20hp hybrid starter generator).
| Specification | 1-litre Turbo Petrol | 1.3-litre Turbo-petrol | 1.8-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol with E-tech strong-hybrid system |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Max Power | 100PS | 163PS | 162PS (Combined) |
| Peak Torque | 160Nm | 280Nm | 172Nm (Combined) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual and 6-speed DCT | 8-speed DHT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
*TBUL: To-be-updated, DCT: Dual-clutch transmission, DHT: Dedicated Hybrid Transmission
While the 1.3-litre mill has the best-in-class output, the 1.8-litre mill with 1.4kWh battery claims to do the 80% of city runs in pure electric mode.
2026 Renault Duster Expected Pricing and Rivals
Renault will launch the Duster in March 2026, with prices likely to range between Rs 10.5 lakh and Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom). Once launched, it will be pitted against the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq facelift.
