New Delhi: The recently launched Tata Sierra and the latest Kia Seltos have generated a lot of buzz, but the most anticipated SUV in the segment remains the latest Renault Duster. The latest Renault Duster is the third generation of the company’s rugged mid-size SUV. The latest model builds on the nameplate’s core strengths by including authentic SUV styling and strong off-road capability, and it brings a whole new level of sophistication in terms of comfort, convenience, connectivity, and safety.
The high ground clearance of up to 210mm, an upright front fascia, a long bonnet with power domes, a high waistline, fender flares, 18-inch alloy wheels, pronounced shoulders, raised roof rails, and prominent skid plates lend the 2026 Renault Duster an athletic look and commanding road presence. Block lettered brand inscription at the front, Y-shaped daytime running lights, diamond cut alloy wheel design, and the slightly rugged rear windscreen elevate sophistication. The interior of the latest Renault Duster features an elegant and practical design and offers a confidence-inspiring high seating position. There are more hard plastics than users see in softer, more road-focused SUVs in this segment, but old-school SUV lovers will appreciate the raw, utilitarian ambience of this cabin.
The 2026 Renault Duster provides 28.9 litres of storage compartments and 472 litres of boot space, expandable to 1564 litres. It also features a 7-inch driver information display, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, a wireless charger, and four USB Type-C ports. Renault does not offer a power tailgate or a panoramic sunroof internationally, and users doubt that these features will be available in India. The company will likely save them for the three-row SUV it plans to launch later. It does offer heated front seats internationally and could replace them with ventilated ones in its market.
The 2026 Renault Duster is likely to come with the 1.3-litre turbocharged direct injection four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 113 kW and 250 Nm of torque, linked to a 6-speed manual transmission or a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. An AWD system could be offered as an option, but only with the manual transmission. A hybrid variant based on the 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol mill should follow within the year of launch. Renault plans to debut with the 2026 Duster in India on 26 January and is likely to launch it in February.
