Take A Close Look At The New India-spec Renault Duster’s Exterior In 9 Real-life Images!

It is raining SUVs in India, and the latest player to join the bandwagon is the all-new Duster, from the house of Renault. Returning after almost 4 years, the model has always been what defined the brand in India. And now that it’s here, let’s take a look at its muscular and rugged exterior in 9 real-life images: 

Front

Starting off from the front-end styling of the Duster, we get to see a nose which means business with its butch profile and muscular elements. In the centre sits a large gloss-black grille with ‘DUSTER’ lettering. The bonnet has been given a sculpted look to embolden the tough theme.

You also get to see LED headlamps with a sleek DRL signature.

Lower down, there is a chunky skid plate, vertical cut outs on either edges and a massive lower air dam as well.

Side

Move on to the side profile, and the new Duster looks almost identical to the global version.

It does, however, get a new design for the 18-inch alloy wheels, along with a squared-off stance, tall roof rails, thick cladding and muscular haunches.

An interesting design touch here is that the rear door handle is placed behind the window for a cleaner look, mimicking a ‘two-door’ form. 

Rear

The rear-end of the Duster adopts a minimalistic theme, with simple elements. 

Unique to the India-spec Duster is this new connected LED lighting strip, which flows into the ‘C-shaped’ taillamps that also have a clear lens effect.

Below, you get to see a black applique and the Duster badging on the tailgate along with a thick silver skid plate and cladding on the bumper.

Rounding off the design is a sharply raked rear windshield and a large roof spoiler.

About The 2026 Renault Duster

Besides the tough and rugged looks, Renault has equipped the new Duster with a ton of features, including a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with Google OS, dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, wireless charger, 6-way powered and ventilated front seats and wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay.

In terms of safety, it gets a Level 2 ADAS suite, 6 airbags, electronic stability control, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, 360 degree camera, hill hold assist and front and rear parking sensors.

Under the hood, the new Duster gets an option of 1-litre and 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engines, with the latter also getting mild-hybrid tech. Here are the detailed specifications of these powertrains:

TBA- To Be Announced

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2026 Renault Duster: Launch Date, Expected Price And Rivals

The new Duster is slated to launch in mid-March with prices expected to start from Rs 10 lakh(ex-showroom).

Competition for the Duster comes in the form of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara and Victoris, Tata Sierra, Volkswagen Taigun, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, MG Astor and upcoming models like the facelifted Skoda Kushaq and the Nissan Tekton.

ZigSays…

Ever since its launch, the Duster has been the go-to option for enthusiasts seeking something different from the crowd, with a functional and no-nonsense theme. The all-new Duster builds upon that legacy with its smashing looks and powerful engines. Now all we wait for are the prices, which will be revealed soon! Meanwhile, stay tuned to ZigWheels for our first-drive reports to know if Renault’s latest has the chops to make it big!

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