Renault Duster Facelift: Variants, Features and Highlights

Renault has silently launched the much awaited Duster facelift on 2nd March at a price tag of Rs. 8.47 lakhs (Ex-showroom, New Delhi). Though the car is essentially the same, there is a lot to differentiate it from the outgone model. What the different Duster variants have to offer, we find out.

Engines

Like its predecessor, the latest edition of Duster gets a similar set of engines, however, as an added benefit the diesel variants now come with an AMT. On the diesel side, there are two engine options, the 1.5-litre dCi that produces 85 PS and the other with same displacement that produces 110 PS. The relatively underpowered engine comes with a 5-speed manual, while the powerful one is mated to a 6-speed manual and an AMT. On the petrol side, it gets a powerful 1.6-litre engine that churns out max power of 105 PS.

Variants

Standard

This base variant gets a fair amount of features, the most prominent ones are listed below:

• Two tone body coloured front bumper
• Kayak roof rails
• Cederwood interiors
• Tilt adjustable steering column

Downers of this variant

• No rear power windows
• No wheel caps
• No infotainment system
• No ABS-EBD and Airbags

Renault Duster RxE

Along with the standard variant offerings, the add-on features of RxE variant include

• Waterfall LED taillamps
• Front and rear power windows
• Rear parcel shelf and storage space
• ABS and EBD with Brake Assist
• Front and rear power windows
• Wheel caps on steel wheels

Downers of this variant

• No rear central armrest
• No rear reading lamps
• No automatic on offer

Renault Duster RxL

This variant is where you get a decently specced car. Along with the features of RxE, this one offers a few more.

• Optional AMT gearbox
• 110 PS dCi motor, lower one gets the 85 PS one
• 6-speed gear option
• Rear passenger reading lamps
• Diagonally woven seat fabric
• Rear seat armrest with two cup holders
• Integrated 2-Din music system
• Bluetooth connectivity and telephony with 4-speakers
• Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs
• Gear shift indicator
• Driver airbag only
• ESP and Hill Start Assist with AMT

Downer

• No alloy wheels

Renault Duster RxS

Along with the features of the RxL variant, this one gets the following:

• Alloy wheels
• Firefly foglamps
• Sporty double seat fabric, looks more premium
• Sporty red colour on door trim handle
• Gear shift indicator with manual transmission

Downer

• No passenger airbag

Renault Duster RxZ

Along with the above mentioned features, it gets the below add-ons.

• Offered with an all wheel drive variant
• Automatic air conditioner
• Anti-pinch power windows
• Driver side auto up and down
• Driver seat armrest   
• Height adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
• Height adjustable front seatbelts
• Driver and passenger airbags

Undoubtedly, Renault Duster is a decently packaged vehicle, and one can opt for this across the variant range at different price points. There is also a new colour choice that has been added (Cayenne Orange), which has made this tough little SUV even more appealing.

Watch Showcase Video of Renault Duster at Auto Expo 2016

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