Renault Duster Facelift Spied; Next-Gen SUV To Launch In 2020
- by Aniruthan Srithar
- Mar 20, 2019
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Current-gen Duster to get a major facelift while next-gen SUV is still in the works for India
- On sale since 2012, the current-gen Duster is set to get another major facelift.
- Updated model will get reworked bumpers and LED DRLs.
- Next-gen Duster to be launched only by mid-2020.
- Next-gen SUV expected to be powered by new 1.5-litre Blu dCI engine.
The wait for the next-gen Duster seems to have increased in India as the French carmaker is looking to introduce yet another facelift for the compact SUV. Renault’s CEO Venkatram Mamillapalle has hinted that the carmaker will launch two new cars - one in 2019 and the other in 2020. While the Kwid-based RBC MPV is likely to launched first, the other is expected to be the next generation Duster.
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Spied testing on the outskirts of Chennai, the facelift was seen sporting reworked bumpers at both ends, new headlamps and taillamps with LED elements. The facelift is likely to carry forward the updated infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Meanwhile, expect the cabin to get a mild refresh to keep things fresh.
The facelifted Duster will continue to be powered by the same set of 1.5-litre petrol and diesel engines as the current one for now. However, expect Renault to update them to comply with BSVI emission norms as early as next year as the next gen Duster might not be coming anytime sooner than April 2020.
When launched, the next generation Duster is expected to be priced from Rs 8 lakh to Rs 13 lakh (ex showroom). At this price point, the Renault Duster will face competition from the Nissan Kicks, Ford EcoSport and the Hyundai Creta, among others.