Upcoming 2025 Renault Duster RHD production version revealed ahead of launch next year

By Daksh Choudhary24 Nov 2024
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India-bound Renault Duster RHD revealed

Renault has finally revealed the right-hand-drive version of the upcoming 2025 Duster SUV at an event in South Africa ahead of the launch in 2025. While the brand is yet to comment on the official launch timeline for the Indian market, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming Duster RHD. 

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What is it?

While the latest iteration of the new Duster made its debut last year, the brand has revealed the RHD version of the SUV for the very first time. This production-ready version will also come to India in late 2025 and will take on the rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Curvv, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Toyota Hyryder; among others.

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Exterior styling

The new Renault Duster boasts a completely new styling that takes heavy inspiration from the Bigster concept. Up front, it gets a sleek LED headlight setup with Y-shaped LED DRLs, a muscular bonnet with aggressive character lines, and lots of plastic cladding to complement its rugged styling. The side profile features squared-off wheel arches with roof rails and dual-tone alloy wheels. The body cladding extends to the sides and rear while the styling at the back is in line with the front looks.

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New cabin with more features

Inside, the new Duster gets a completely new dashboard layout with a sharp styling and modern  tech. On the features front, the SUV features a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a fully digital 7.0-0inch digital instrument cluster, wireless charging, automatic climate control, Arkamys 3D sound system, ventilated front seats and more.

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Powertrain options

Globally, the new Duster is offered with three engine options – a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, a 1.0-litre turbo bi-fuel engine and a 1.6-litre strong hybrid petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.2kWh battery pack. Additionally, this new SUV is also offered in a 4X4 avatar.

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When will the new Renault Duster launch in India?

While the brand has confirmed the launch of the new-gen Duster in India, it is yet to comment on the official launch timeline for the Indian market. If reports are to be believed, the new Duster might make its debut in late 2025. 

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