Renault Duster Launch: Launch report
The prices for the new Renault Duster starts from Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom).
Renault Duster Launch: Dimensions
The 2026 Renault Duster measures 4346 mm in length, 1815 mm in width, 1703 mm in height and a wheelbase of 2657 mm. It has a ground clearance of 212 mm, boot space of 518 litres.
Renault Duster Launch: Rivals
The new Renault Duster will compete with Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, and others in the highly competitive midsize SUV segment.
Renault Duster Launch: Safety
Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, 360-degree camera, electric parking brake, disc brakes on all four wheels and Level 2 ADAS features.
Renault Duster Launch: Features
Features include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, 6-way powered and ventilated front seats, 48-colour ambient lighting, keyless entry with push button start/stop, multi-drive modes and more.
Renault Duster Launch: Interior
Moving inside, the Duster’s interior has been redesigned extensively for the Indian market. The India-spec version features a completely new dashboard design with a dual-screen layout, soft-touch surfaces and revised trim elements. The cabin uses silver accents and contrast green stitching, a dedicated button panel on the centre console, a slide-adjustable front armrest with storage and more.
Renault Duster Launch: Sides and rear
From the side, the Duster carries black cladding over the wheel arches and lower body, C-pillar-mounted rear door handles, and functional roof rails. At the rear, triangular tail-lamps are linked by an LED light bar not seen on the global version. Additional changes include a roof-mounted spoiler, a textured licence plate housing and a black rear bumper with a silver insert.
Renault Duster Launch: Front design
Design-wise, Renault has introduced India-specific design changes to the new-generation Duster while retaining the overall silhouette of the third-generation global model. The India-spec SUV gets redesigned headlamps with eyebrow-shaped LED daytime running lights that also function as turn indicators. It features a revised grille with prominent Duster badging, replacing the Renault logo, along with a front bumper that uses a protruding silver surround and pixel-style fog lamps.
Renault Duster Launch: Expected price and rivals
Prices are expected to start somewhere between 9-10 lakh (ex-showroom) and will compete with Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, and others in the highly competitive midsize SUV segment.
Renault Duster Launch: Bookings open
The pre-bookings for the new 2026 Duster are already open; interested customers can pre-book online or by visiting their nearest dealership. The new Duster has already reached several showrooms across India and is currently on display ahead of its official launch. This has allowed prospective buyers to get a closer look at the SUV. Following the launch announcement, deliveries are expected to begin soon, with Renault likely to start dispatching units to customers in phases across major markets.
New renault duster launch live updates
Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of the 2026 Renault Duster launch in India. The popular SUV nameplate is making a comeback today, with pre-bookings already underway and prices expected to start around Rs 9-10 lakh (ex-showroom). Stay with us as we bring you real-time updates on its price, variants, features and more.
Renault India will launch the 2026 Duster SUV today, reintroducing the model in the midsize SUV segment. Pre-bookings are already open, with customers able to reserve the vehicle online or at dealerships. It will compete with models including the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Honda Elevate.
