One of the most formidable proponent of the Renault Line Up refresh would be the Duster. The Moniker has already had already gained a formidable recognition in India since it was launched earlier. The production of the new Renault Duster would begin at the Renault Nissan’s Chennai plant, the latest inputs have revealed that Duster’s launch is expected in early 2026.
The car would be launched with Petrol Engine only, Renault has further revealed to Autocar that the Duster would have Turbo-petrol options as well. The car would now be equipped with turbo petrol engine options as well. Hybrid variants are expected to arrive within 6-12 months of their initial launches.
Globally, the car is available with a 94Hp, 1.6 Liter Four-Cylinder Petrol Engine paired with two electric motors. The total output of the whole system would be around 140Hp. Beyond that, the larger Bigster gets a 155Hp of total output from a 108 HP petrol engine combined with a 51Hp Motor. The details about which Hybrid system would be brought to India are still pretty scarce.
The new Duster would be based on the CMF-B platform which underpins the new Duster and the Bigster, The architecture has been optimized to ensure that it can support internal combustion as well as Hybrid and electric powertrains, offering future-proof flexibility. The CMF-B platform would soon underpin two Renault and Two Nissan Models. The upcoming Renault Duster would be a rebadged Dacia duster that would be offered with three different powertrains. These would include a Hybrid 140, TCE 130 and Bi Fuel 100. Renault would most probably initiate the launch with a petrol powered variant and than move on ahead with Hybrid and CNG powertrains. Since the car is already available in the international markets, its possible that it would be launched with the same powertrains, Different Powertrains you can expect to have been borrowed from International variants.
TCE 130
The TCE 130 Powertrain in the international markets offers the user with 4×4 off-roading capabilities and a mild Hybrid setup that further aids in performance. The Hybrid characteristics consist of a 48V traction battery, electric start -generator assists and combustion engine during the most intensive phases. This powertrain option could gain a formidable recognition in India, Hybrid capabilities with 4X4 characteristics would definitely be a worthy addition to the Renault Line Up. the engine in this setup would be a 1.2 liter Turbocharged Petrol Engine.
BI-Fuel 100
The Renuault duster would possibly be available with a LPG powertrain that would help users who seek a SUV with a economical. The International Dacia UK website showcases a LPG powertrain its possible that Renault might make the necessary changes before bringing the vehicle to India to ensure it works well on CNG as well.
Hybrid 140
The Renault Duster could also be introduced with an all new petrol engine and a Hybrid setup. A 140Hp motor is paired with that of Two electric motors that ensure seamless performance. The Car would also have a automatic gearbox for further support. Since there are the powertrain options that are available in the international market its only inevitable that similar powertrain options would be available for the Indian Version as well.
