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New-Gen Renault Dacia Duster SUV is revealed into the European market in Portugal. After multiple online leaks and images, Renault has finally revealed New-Gen Renault Duster SUV under its Sub-brand Dacia in Europe. It is expected to launch in India by late 2025.
New-Gen Renault Dacia Duster SUV Overview
New-Gen Renault Dacia Duster: Exterior Looks
The all new Dacia Duster also known as Dacia gets revamped with muscular exterior looks. The front Y-shaped LED DRLS connected with the front slim grille over the headlamp setup looks futuristic and stylish with brand badging at the centre. The Air vents at the bumper cover the fog lamps giving the SUV looks a chunky character.
The huge squared-off wheel arches, roof rails, and spoiler from the Bigster are still present, but the tapering rear quarter glass is a design feature that unites the Duster with the Bigster. The new Duster’s appearance also includes a distinctive kink in the bodywork behind the rear doors, new 18-inch blacked-out alloy wheels (lower trims receive 17-inch pieces), and a blacked-out vertical “shadow line” beneath the mirrors. The previous Duster’s pronounced rear haunches have been reduced, but the sharp, Y-shaped taillights still make the rear stand out. It also consists a bootspace of 472 liters.
New-Gen Renault Dacia Duster: Interior Looks & Features
The new-gen Renault Duster (Dacia) is built on the CMF-B platform. The photos of the interior indicate that the cabin has undergone a significant makeover and is enhanced by new features. Unlike the analogue instrument clusters in the previous version, the new duster features a digital one with massive, striking floating infotainment system in the middle of the dashboard. A phone holder is situated adjacent to it.
New air vents with golden inserts underneath give it a quirky rather than elegant appearance. Fortunately, there are physical controls for the AC and other functions, along with useful storage beneath them. In addition to being contemporary, the flat-bottom steering wheel still has buttons for a variety of functions. But the grey dashboard, silver accents, stalks, and other materials all have a high-end appearance.
The top-trim Duster will be equipped with an Arkamys 3D sound system with six speakers, automated temperature control, wireless charging, and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It’s interesting to note that the new Duster will also have ADAS features, such as automated emergency braking, identification of cars, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorcycles, recognition of traffic signs with speed alerts, rear parking assistance, lane change warning and assistance, and more.
New-Gen Renault Dacia Duster: Engine Specifications & Powertrain
There are Three engine options Introduced in the International market out of which two are electric options. The 1.6-liter, four-cylinder, hybrid petrol engine with two electric motors powers the operation and comes with an automatic gearbox with this engine. Regenerative brakes and a 1.2kWh battery are also included, allowing for up to 80% of city driving to be done entirely on electricity.
The other engine is a 1.2-liter, three-cylinder, turbo-petrol with 130 horsepower and a 48-volt starting motor. Although some markets will also offer a 1.0-liter petrol-LPG option for the Duster, diesel is not currently available in any market.
Same as its predecessor, the all-new SUV also comes with 4×2 and 4×4 providing off-roading capabilities with multiple modes like Eco, Auto, Snow, Mud/sand and Off-Road.
New-Gen Renault Dacia Duster: Rivals & Launch-date in India
The New-Gen Duster is expected to launch in India by second-half of 2025 and will provide a tough competition to its rivals namely KIA Seltos, Hyundai Creta, Toyota urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun and Honda Elevate.