Q. Is Duster's base model (petrol) nice enough to buy?

Yes the RXE Petrol is the base model and is good enough to buy for the following reasons:1. 105bhp engine 2. Projector headlights which are very bright.3. LED Tail lamps.4. Tailgate ajar warning.5. Day & Night inside rear view mirror 6. Steering wheel mounted tripmeter.7. Rear seat handrest 8. EBD.9. ESP.10. Speed sensing auto door lock.11. Impact sensing auto door unlock.12. Autonomous parking.13. Rear parking sensor.Hope this helps.Happy driving.

Not that really.If you are behind Renault's wheel it's the peppy engine which show different characters as it revs like a beautyto its best modes.Its the shock which gives smooth ride Pampers you more than the 'touchsbles' in the dash.Its not connectivity but freedom mesmerises you.So go for it ...