Renault Boreal name confirmed for the upcoming Duster 7-seater SUV

Renault has confirmed the name Boreal for its upcoming Duster-based 7-seater SUV, which is all set to go on sale in the Latin American market. The same model is already on sale across several European countries under the brand Dacia and called the Bigster SUV. Read on to know more about the Renault Boreal 7-seater SUV and its India launch details. 

7-seater Duster to be called Boreal

Renault has officially confirmed the name of its new 7-seater SUV — the Boreal. The new Renault Boreal will find its roots in the Dacia Bigster, a 5-seater elongated SUV based on the Dacia Duster. Unlike the Bigster that is only offered as a 5-seater SUV, the Boreal is likely to offer both 5- and 7-seater configurations. The Renault Boreal will go on sale in multiple markets outside of Europe and Latin America is the first to receive the Boreal. Its global debut is said to take place in the coming months. While its first market launch is set to take place in Brazil in the coming months, the Boreal will go on sale in more than 70 countries across the world. 

Also Read: All Maruti cars to get standard six airbags by 2025 end — Prices to go up

Renault Boreal India launch details

Renault India has confirmed its plans to launch two new SUVs in the Indian market. One of these two SUVs is said to be the 7-seater Duster—now officially called the Boreal. The Renault Boreal India launch is likely to take place in the latter half of the year 2026, after the launch of the Duster. It is likely to share its CMF-B platform with the Duster and the cousin Nissan SUVs. Once launched, the Boreal will rival other 7-seater SUVs like the Hyundai Alcazar, Mahindra XUV700, Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus. Two new rivals in the 7-seater space include the upcoming Maruti Grand Vitara 7-seater SUV and its stablemate, the Toyota Urban Cruiser 7-seater SUV.

Renault Boreal powertrain details

We expect the Renault Boreal to share its powertrains with the Dacia Bigster, which is already on sale in several European markets. The Dacia Bigster gets three powertrain options — mild hybrid petrol, mild hybrid petrol 4x4 and a full hybrid. It remains to be seen what powertrains get offered in India-spec Boreal. In recent media interactions, Renault has shown its interest in bringing the hybrid powertrain to the Indian market, given the popularity of low-cost alternatives to petrol-powered SUVs. 

Also Read: 2025 MG Majestor launch timeline leaked — Top things to know

To stay updated with all happenings and developments in the automotive world and be a part of interesting auto discussions and more, join our official AUTOVERSE Whatsapp community (click here to join).