Confirmed: Renault Duster Facelift to Get an AMT

Update: Renault Duster has been finally revealed at the Auto Expo 2016 in front of the large media gathering. The compact SUV needed an update for quite a long time and this was the only grand platform to show the potential of the car. The new Renault Duster will be challenging the popular Hyundai Creta in the segment besides gaining the lost market share that was stolen by Ford EcoSport. Check out the dazzling image gallery, new features and revealing of Duster facelift at the 2016 Auto Expo.

Spyshots showcasing the interiors of the upcoming Renault Duster have been released online by AutocarIndia. The shots show an AMT gear lever, which confirms that the automatic transmission will be incorporated in the next installment of the compact SUV that is scheduled to be launched this financial year.

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Renault managed to dominate the compact SUV segment with its Duster but with the entry of new contenders in the market, the french automaker is kitting-up its offering to stand its ground. Duster will feature Renault’s Easy-R AMT technology that was first showcased on its Romanian cousin, the Dacia Duster, at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The car will compete with other SUVs and compact SUVs like Mahindra Scorpio and Hyundai Creta, which also offer automatic transmission variants.

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The fuel efficiency of the car is not expected to decrease substantially with the incorporation of AMT, which will be offered on the 110PS models. There is no confirmation pertaining to the AWD variant being considered to receive this technology.

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The expected AMT will be based on the current 6-speed transmission seen in Renault Duster. The automatic variants will be sold alongside the manual transmission variant and the price difference is not expected to cross the 1 lac mark.

The new car will feature prominent design updates on the exteriors. The car will tread on a redesigned set of alloy wheels and will feature an updated grill, new headlight cluster and revamped bumper. Inside, the car will flaunt minor updates, along with a brand new instrument cluster and a new steering wheel.

Watch Showcase Video of 2016 Renault Duster

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Image Source: AutocarIndia

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