Renault Duster 2025

Latest Update: The third-generation Renault Duster has secured a 3-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash tests.

Launch: It is likely to be launched in India by October 2025.

Price: Prices of Renault’s new compact SUV are expected to start from 10 lakh (ex-showroom).

Seating Capacity: The 2025 Duster will be offered in a 5-seater layout.

Boot Space: It offers a boot space of 472 litres.

Engine and Transmission: The new-gen Duster comes with 3 powertrain options: 

• A 1.2-litre turbo-petrol powertrain paired with a 48 V mild hybrid system, generating a total of 130 PS
• A 1.6-litre strong hybrid petrol engine paired to 2 electric motors powered by a 1.2kWh battery pack, generating a peak output of 140 PS
• A 1-litre petrol-LPG powered unit producing 100 PS, mated with a 6-speed transmission that powers all the four wheels

Features: Globally, it gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen information system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, a 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system, connected car tech, and cruise control.

Safety: The international-spec third-gen Duster comes with 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) including automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition and speeding alert, and lane keep assist.

Rivals: The new Renault Duster will fight it out with the Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Hyundai Creta, MG Astor, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, and Citroen C3 Aircross, while the Tata Curvv and Citroen Basalt will serve as SUV-coupe alternatives to the Renault SUV.