Renault Duster 2016-2019 110PS Diesel RxL

Duster 2016-2019 110PS Diesel RxL Review

The very name of Renault gets confidence in the mind of any automobile lover. The company too has never failed to keep up with the standards and have been ever improvising its off springs. One of them has been making trends in the Indian market and that is none other than the Duster. It is available in both petrol and diesel versions, has also been offered with variations in the features they possess and therefore are considered as different trims. One such trim which has all the attributes a Renault product should have, plus much more is its entry variant, the Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RxL . It looks like a player and feels like one too and is available in seven colorful shades. The interiors are furnished with versatile themed colors and gives stylish appearance to the comfort elements which form a part of the cabin fragments. The safety section has ingredients like an advanced technology based engine immobilizer and the central locking, which serves the driver. The convenience factors comprise of ample lighting with multiple lights, adjustable seats, air conditioning unit to regulate the cabin temperature and space compartments for storage. With much appreciated sectors, it is a commuter friendly SUV.

Exteriors:

There are double barrel headlamps that are fixed to the front part of the vehicle. Both the bumpers are neatly done up and are in dual tone colors. The front grille is wide and has a lot of chrome on it. The side profile looks unique with sills to the doors, while the body colored outside rear view mirrors fit well into the overall shade. At the rear, there is a tail gate which is given a chrome finishing to it, whereas the entire structure is made sporty with a set of stylish rails rooted to the roof. This SUV stands huge with massive measurements like 4315mm of overall length, 1822mm of width and an impressive 1695mm height, which includes roof rails also within it. It has a wheelbase of 2673mm that results in spacious cabin room. It ground clearance is of 205mm. It is bestowed with a minimum turning radius of 5.2 meters and this is a convenience to the driver. To have 475 litres of boot compartment space is very good as this can accommodate a massive amount of baggage conveniently. And then with a fuel tank capacity of 50 litres, this giant of a vehicle weighs 1795 kilos.

Interiors:

The interior theme is made to look diverse by offering it with a premium beige shade. The upholstery is given a trendy beige fabric which makes the entire cabin appear classy. There are fabric inserts to the door trims. The gear knob has a chrome finish to it. There is a center fascia that is in piano black, while the floor console has a charcoal grey layering to it. The door trims are fitted with decorative strips and they along with the grab handles look impressive in piano black. There are sun visors for both the driver and the co-passenger, while the passenger visor is fitted with a vanity mirror. An air bag is offered for the driver seat. It has an on-board trip computer with notifications such as fuel consumption, speed etc..,

Engine and Performance:

This SUV, the Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RxL, is equipped with a 1.5-litre engine that has a potential to displace 1461cc. It has the capacity to pump out a maximum power of 108.5bhp at 4000rpm and has a capacity to generate a peak torque of 245Nm at 1750rpm. It has a common rail direct injection fuel supply based fuel system and is mated with a 6-speed manual transmission gear box. It has a fuel economy of 19.64 Kmpl, under standard driving conditions.

Braking and Handling:

The braking system of hydraulically operated diagonal split dual circuit braking mechanism. It contains ventilated disc brakes for the front wheels, while the rear wheels are fitted with a pair of standard drum brakes. The front axle is fitted with McPherson strut with coil springs, a stabilizer bar and double acting shock absorber. While the rear axle is fixed with trailing arm with coil springs and double acting shock absorber. The steering consists of a electro hydraulic power assistance. The set of R16 steel wheels of this SUV are covered with 215/65 R16 tubeless tyres.

Comfort Features:

Both the power steering and the tilt adjustable steering column eases the amount of effort that the driver has to put in. An air conditioning unit is offered, which has a heating function to it as well plus pollen filters. A keyless entry feature is available as well adding to the comfort quotient of this SUV. Power windows facility is given to the front and rear doors as well and the switches have an illumination. There is a 12V power socket offered which can be accessed for charging any electronic device and is fitted in the front of the cabin. Back pockets are attached to the front seats. There are two cup holders offered in this trim along with bottle holder in the front console. There is a center armrest at the rear with a cup holder to it. Furthermore, there is a versatile parcel shelf which has storage space to it. The automated functions contain features like a headlight-on alarm and a one touch turn indicator too to it. The back door can be electrically released. The trunk room is offered a lamp for better convenience in loading and unloading the baggage. The cabin has lamps which has a theater dimming function and additionally a key answer back function. Furthermore, there is a map lamp fitted at front. There is a digital clock available as well. A 2-DIN audio system is available which supports multiple players along with Bluetooth connectivity and four speakers offered with it as well. Furthermore, audio and phone controls are mounted onto the steering wheel.

Safety Features:

This Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RxL, has a safety section with a few advanced features. One amongst them is the mechanism of making the engine inactive in case of an identified unauthorized access is the immobilizer function and it is integrated into this trim to check theft related worries. The braking mechanism is integrated with an anti-lock braking system along with an electronic brake force distribution with brake assist. Central locking system is available along with a door opening warning lamp. The under guard that is fitted to the front part of the vehicle stands guard to protect the engine from impacts by the road.

Pros:

1. Loaded with comfort features.

2. Price range is reasonable.

Cons:

1. Absence of alloy wheels.

2. More notifications can be added to its instrument cluster.