1. What is the current status of Renault Duster?
This is an ongoing car but Renault India launched AWD version of Duster on 24th September 2014 and now Renault launched duster with some additional goodies on 12th March 2015.
2. When did Renault Duster launch?
Renault launched the Duster in India on July 04, 2012 and then Renault launches AWD Duster on 24th September 2014. Further, Renault has launched 2015 Duster with some add-ons and new feature on 12 March 2015.
3. In which category Renault Duster falls?
Renault Duster AWD falls in SUV category.
4. The available color options for Renault Duster are?
The Renault Duster SUV is available in seven striking colors in India including Pearl Galaxy Black, Metallic Woodland Brown, Metallic Fiery Red, Pearl Supreme White, Metallic Moonlight Silver, Metallic Graphite Grey and Amazon green.
5. How many types of fuel units are available in Renault Duster?
This SUV is available with two fuel units, diesel and petrol and Duster is available with different wheel drive options as well i.e. 2WD and 4WD.
6. Is there an automatic transmission in Renault Duster?
No, this model is available only in manual version. Renault Duster AWD is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission gearbox.
7. What are the specifications of engine equipped in Renault Duster?
| Renault Duster Diesel RxL, RxZ | |
| Engine Type: | 1.5L, 4 Cylinders dCI K9K THP Diesel engine |
| Engine Size: | 1461 cc |
| Max. Power: | 108.49bhp @ 3900rpm |
| Max. Torque: | 248 nm@ 2250rpm |
| Transmission Type: | 6 Speed Manual |
| Renault Duster Diesel RxE, RxL | |
| Engine Type: | 1.5-litre 4Cylinder K9K Diesel Engine |
| Engine Size: | 1461cc |
| Max. Power: | 108.5bhp @ 3900rpm |
| Max. Torque: | 248nm @ 2250rpm |
| Transmission Type: | 5 Speed Manual |
| Renault Duster Petrol RxE, RxL | |
| Engine Type: | 1.6-litre 4Cylinder In-Line Petrol Engine |
| Engine Size: | 1598cc |
| Max. Power: | 103.8bhp @ 5850rpm |
| Max. Torque: | 145nm @ 3750rpm |
| Transmission Type: | 5 Speed Manual |
| Renault Duster (AWD) Diesel RxZ, RxL | |
| Engine Type: | 1.5-litre 4Cylinder K9K Diesel Engine |
| Engine Size: | 1461cc |
| Max. Power: | 108.5bhp @ 3900rpm |
| Max. Torque: | 248nm @ 2250rpm |
| Transmission Type: | 6 Speed Manual (MT) |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxE and 110 PS RxL ADVENTURE Edition | |
| Engine Type: | 1.5 dCI K9K HP Diesel Engine |
| Engine Size: | 1461cc |
| Max. Power: | 108.49 @ 3900 for RxL, 83.84 @ 3750 for RxE |
| Max. Torque: | 248 @ 2250 for Rxl, 200 @ 1900nm for RxE |
| Transmission Type: | 6 Speed Manual (MT) |
8. The exact price tags of Renault Duster’s all variants are?
| Pricing (ex-showroom Delhi): | |
| Petrol Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Renault Duster RxE | Rs. 8,30,009 |
| Renault Duster RxL | Rs. 9,69,930 |
| Diesel Variants: | |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxE | Rs. 9,12,129 |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxE ADVENTURE Edition | Rs. 9,70,776 |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxL | Rs. 10,09,986 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxL | Rs. 11,16,727 |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxLplus | Rs. 10,86,229 |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxL Optional | Rs. 11,46,087 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ | Rs. 11,39,000 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ Plus | Rs. 12,44,914 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ Opt | Rs. 12,48,956 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxL ADVENTURE Edition | Rs.12,48,881 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxL AWD | Rs.12,47,303 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ AWD | Rs.13,62,784 |
9. What is the on-road price of Renault Duster?
| Renault Duster (On-Road Delhi): | |
| Petrol Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Renault Duster RxE | Rs. 9,32,349 |
| Renault Duster RxL | Rs. 10,77,908 |
| Diesel Variants: | |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxE | Rs. 10,26,714 |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxL | Rs, 11,99,990 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxL | Rs. 12,95,673 |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxL Pack | Rs. 11,46,719 |
| Renault Duster 85 PS RxL Optional | Rs. 13,29,308 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ | Rs. 13,42,757 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ Plus | Rs. 14,42,578 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ Opt | Rs. 14,46,930 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxL ADVENTURE Edition | Rs. 14,46,844 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxL AWD | Rs. 14,45,035 |
| Renault Duster 110 PS RxZ AWD | Rs. 15,77,380 |
10. Please tell the mileage figure of Renault Duster – ARAI-certified, highway and city-road?
The mileage of car depends on multiple factors like road condition, driving style, maintenance of the car. Renault Duster mileage is decent in road conditions, cities and highways.
| Engine type | ARAI/Highway Kmpl | City Kmpl |
| Renault Duster Millage (Diesel) dCi85 | 20.45 | 18.0 |
| Renault Duster Millage (Diesel) dCi110 PS | 19.64 | 17.0 |
| Renault Duster Millage (Petrol) | 13.05 | 10.5 |
| Renault Duster Millage AWD | 19.87 | 17.1 |
11. Can I get the width of tyres fixed in Renault Duster?
Front – 215 / 65 R16 (Tubeless) Rear – 215 / 65 R16 (Tubeless)
12. How long ground clearance Renault Duster carries?
Renault Duster AWD carries 205 mm of ground clearance.
13. What type of suspension system fixed in Renault Duster?
The suspension system of Renault Duster comprises of McPherson Strut with Coil Springs, stabilizer bar & double acting shock absorber with Anti-Roll Bar in the front.
At rear, Trailing ARM with Coil Springs & double acting shock absorber with Anti-Roll Bar which imparts precise handling and ride comfort even on bumpy roads.
14. Acceleration and top speed of Renault Duster?
The acceleration in all the Duster variants is really good for a compact SUV. Top speed of Renault Duster is 168kmph.
15. Which general safety features Renault Duster has?
As far as its safety is concerned, the Renault Duster has most of the necessary safety features. The top end variants of the SUV is equipped with several advanced safety features including dual airbags for driver and its co-occupant, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), central locking, engine immobilizer, 3 point seat belt, cruise control, impact sensing door lock-unlock, rear defoggers, rapid deceleration system, emergency brakes, washer with timer etc.
16. Is cruise control available in Renault Duster?
Yes, there is cruise control available in Renault Duster.
17. Seating capacity of Renault Duster is?
It offers the seating capacity for 5 passengers.
18. What is the boot size of Renault Duster?
The boot size of Renault Duster is 475 liters. .
19. What common & unique interior features Renault Duster get?
The interior of the Renault Duster AWD is designed with dual tone premium red-black seats with two beige colored interiors which enhance the pleasure of travel. The chrome gear knob finish, glossy metallic grey centre fascia finish, charcoal grey floor console finish and glossy metallic grey door grab handle finish impart a sumptuous look. The keyless entry, three spoke steering wheels, 3 Pod information cluster with MFD, power windows with illuminated switches, air-conditioning with heater, and pollen filter, rear AC with independent blower control and tilt steering column adds to the comfort of the SUV. The Renault Duster has been designed keeping the highest safety standards in mind and also without compromising on comfort.
20. After how many kilometers company has scheduled the first servicing of Renault Duster?
The first service is to get done on 2000 kilometers or after 2 Month from the purchase date, whichever comes first.
21. How much costly is the maintenance of Renault Duster?
| Renault Duster Diesel Cars Maintenance Cost Details | ||||
| Service | KM | Month | Free/Paid | Price(Rs.) |
| 1 | 2000 | 2 | Free | 0 |
| 2 | 10000 | 12 | Free | 2,735 |
| 3 | 20000 | 24 | Paid | 6,385 |
| 4 | 30000 | 36 | Paid | 4,035 |
| 5 | 40000 | 48 | Paid | 8,935 |
| 6 | 50000 | 60 | Paid | 4,035 |
| 7 | 60000 | 72 | Paid | 7,685 |
| 8 | 70000 | 84 | Paid | 4,035 |
| 9 | 80000 | 96 | Paid | 8,935 |
| 8 Years | Rs. 46,780 | |||
| Renault Duster Petrol Cars Maintenance Cost Details | ||||
| Service | KM | Month | Free/Paid | Price(Rs.) |
| 1 | 2000 | 2 | Free | 0 |
| 2 | 10000 | 12 | Free | 2400 |
| 3 | 20000 | 24 | Paid | 2900 |
| 4 | 30000 | 36 | Paid | 3,700 |
| 5 | 40000 | 48 | Paid | 4,700 |
| 6 | 50000 | 60 | Paid | 3,700 |
| 7 | 60000 | 72 | Paid | 14,800 |
| 8 | 70000 | 84 | Paid | 3,700 |
| 9 | 80000 | 96 | Paid | 4,600 |
| 8 Years | Rs. 40,500 | |||
22. In Indian car market, which are the main competitors of Renault Duster?
In car market, Renault Duster competes with the segment leader Ford EcoSport, Nissan Terrano, Mahindra Scorpio 4×4, Mahindra XUV500 etc.
23. In which terms, Renault Duster is better than other same segment models?
Renault Duster is comparatively more spacious and carries a solid built body with high-quality material than Ford EcoSport and Nissan Terrano. Renault Duster gets wider and longer looks in comparison to Ford EcoSport. It also has larger boot space; I-drive technology offers better visibility from driver seat, better power and electronic torque control than Ford’s SUV. And most important thing is Duster AWD is now equipped with all wheel drive and cruise control.
While on the other hand, it seems like Duster and Nissan’s Terrano share everything almost similar like siblings, no major differences can be seen in these two.
24. Is there any special finance scheme available for Renault Duster?
Yes, currently company is offering new GEN Duster at an interest rate of just 6.99 percent and other finance options are also available according to you city.
