Renault India Slashes Price Of Duster SUV By Up To Rs 1 Lakh; Now Available For Rs 7.95 Lakh

Renault India has announced a price cut for one of its best-selling model – the Duster SUV, by up to Rs 1 lakh, effective from 1 March 2018.

The 2018 Duster petrol range will now start at Rs 7.95 lakh while the diesel starts at Rs 8.95 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

The price cut has been attributed to the SUV’s increased localisation, and Renault India has passed on the benefit of this to the new customers.

Making the announcement, Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations, said, “Renault had one of the highest localisation done on Kwid with 98 per cent at the time of launch. We are happy to pass on the benefits to the new Duster customers making it more attractive across the range enabled by our aggressive localisation strategy on Duster as well.”

First Launched in India on 4 July 2012, the Renault Duster is available in 1498cc 1.5L H4K, 4-cylinder in-line petrol and 1461cc 1.5L dCi, 4-cylinder in-line diesel engines options.

The petrol engine churns out 106PS of maximum output at 5600rpm. The diesel engine has two options - 85PS @ 3750rpm, and 110PS @ 4000rpm.

Renault India offers seven exterior colour options for Duster – Woodland Brown, Slate Grey, Pearl White, Outback Bronze, Moonlight Silver, Fiery Red, and Cayenne Orange.

For safety and security, the SUV features ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), ESP (Electronic Stability Control) and EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution) with brake assist, Dual front airbags, Hill-start assist, Monocoque body, and Reverse parking camera. Its impact sensing door unlock allows a quick exit from the car while the speed sensitive auto door lock intelligently locks the door.

It measures 4315mm X 1822mm X 1695mm, with 2673mm of wheelbase, 50L of fuel tank capacity, 205mm of ground clearance, and 475L of boot space.