A compact SUV Duster by Renault, the subsidiary of French Automobile maker, this new car is an epitome of style, class and comfort. The muscular personality of this car adds to the aesthetics of this car. The SUV, from the Renault Motors, is better known for its contemporary styling, fantastic handling and ride quality, dynamic turning radius, power, torque and superior performance. Within no time of its launch, this compact SUV from Renault gained immense popularity all across the nation and gave Renault the much required appreciation and fame. On the whole, it is a vehicle that is crafted with refinement and gives a real feel of driving an SUV in terms of outward show; simultaneously it also amazed the buyers with its excellent sporty interiors that normally a sedan possesses. Let’s have a closer look at this car in details. Renault Duster's Design and Interiors The exterior of Renault Duster include two-tone coloured bumpers, back door embellisher, double barrel headlights, stylish roof rails and front grille surround. The higher end models also display body coloured outside door mirrors, chrome satin finish door handles, chrome exhaust pipe finisher and sporty aluminium alloy wheels. The interior of the Renault Duster is luxurious with dual seats with beige coloured interiors, enhances the pleasure of driving. The 8 way adjustable driver seat provides lesser fatigue while on a long drive. 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, 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. It is equipped with many safety features which include engine immobiliser, central locking engine protective underguard and door open warning lamp. The dual front airbags, ABS, EBD, brake assist, rear defogger, rear wiper, front fog lamps, driver seat belt reminder and reverse parking sensor are present in the higher-end model Duster Cars in India. Engine Technology and Performance The Renault Duster is available in two fuel options (petrol and diesel) and three engine options. The flamboyant 4 cylinder in-line 1598 cc petrol engine, with Multi-point Fuel Injection system, churns out 102.5 bhp @ 5850 rpm and a maximum torque of 145 Nm @ 3750 rpm. The splendid 4 cylinder in-line 1461 cc diesel engine, with Common Rail Direct Injection system (dCi), churns out 83. 8 bhp @ 3750 rpm and a maximum torque of 200 Nm @ 1900 rpm and the 4 cylinder in-line 1461 cc diesel engine (Common Rail Direct Injection system) generates 108.5 bhp @ 3900 rpm with a maximum torque of 248 Nm @ 2250 rpm. The petrol engine is combined with 5-speed manual transmission whereas the diesel engine is amalgamated with an option of 5-speed manual transmission and 6-speed manual transmission. The suspension system of Renault Duster comprises of Independent McPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar in the front and Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar at the rear which imparts precise handling and ride comfort even on bumpy roads. It has hydraulically operated diagonal split dual circuit braking with ventilated disc brakes in the front and drum brakes at the rear. The turning radius of 5.2 m helps it to maneuver easily throughout the city, even in the tight corners. Renault Duster Variants and Price in India Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxE: This is the base diesel variant, which comes with a powerful 1.5L, 4-cylinder in-line engine, which is capable of generating an output of 83.8bhp @ 3750rpm. The SUV gives a mileage of 20.46kmpl with a CRDi fuel system. It comes with ABS along with EBD and Brake assistance. This model comes with a price tag of Rs. 8,90,000. Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxL: The engine configuration and basic features are same as the the 85PS Diesel Rxl but this variant comes with some extra features such as dual airbags for the front row passengers. The safety features entrenched in this variant comprises ABS with EBD and brake assist system, speed sensing door locks, impact sensing door unlock, reverse parking sensors etc. This model comes with a price tag of Rs. 9,90,000. Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxL Pack: This variant is equipped with dual airbags for the front row passengers. It has a diesel engine that s capable of churning out 83.8bhp at 3750rpm. The safety features embedded in the SUV are ABS with EBD and brake assist system, speed sensing door locks, impact sensing door unlock, reverse parking sensors, etc and is priced at Rs. 10,79,000. Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RxL: Priced at Rs. 11,05,000, this variant is more potent as it uses a variable geometry turbo and comes with a 6-speed manual transmission. It has features like ABS with EBD and Brake assist as standard safety features along with body colored outside door mirrors, stylish roof rails, door side sills, steel wheels, rear glass wiper and washer. The interiors are also plusher and the trendy beige colored seat fabrics with a glossy piano black floor console give the cabin a luxurious feel. Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxL Optional with Nav: With a price tag of Rs. 11,18,000, this variant is for those who want a little extra in their SUV. The car comes with numerous advanced features like emergency brake assist, Anti-Lock Braking System, stability control, and of course the optional Navigation feature. The engine and other technical features of the car remain the same as those of the RxL diesel variant of Duster. A 1.5-litre, in-line 4-cylinder turbo charged DCI engine does its duty under the hood and produces 83bhp. Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RxZ: The RxZ is a high end variant, which comes with features like leather wrapped steering, key-less entry, Rear AC with Independent Blower Control, Electrically Adjustable Outside Mirrors, Driver Seat Height Adjuster with Lumbar Support, Integrated 2DIN Audio (CD/MP3/AM/FM) with USB, Aux-in & Bluetooth + 4 speakers, Steering Mounted Audio & Phone Control, On Board Trip Computer with safety features like ABS + EBD + Brake Assist along with impact sensing door unlock. It comes with a price tag of Rs. 11,65,000. Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RxZ Plus: The price of this variant is 12,13,000. It is a high end diesel variant conferred with leather pack and has similar features as in diesel RxZ variant. Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RXZ Optional with Nav: The 110PS Diesel RxZ Optional with Nav is the most expensive variant in the SUV line-up and is fully loaded with features like leather seating, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Media Nav System (Multimedia+Navigation+Bluetooth). This variant comes with a price tag of Rs. 12,18,000. The Renault Duster Diesel variant has another model Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxL Plus, which comes with some good feature but has the same engine and basic features like Renault Duster 85PS Diesel RxL. This model is priced at Rs. 10,60,000. Renault Duster Petrol Varinats Renault Duster Petrol RxE: This is the base petrol variant with 1.6-litre engine that can churn out 102bhp output @ 5850rpm. The engine is combined with a 5-speed manual gearbox and comes with black classic fabric upholstery with a chrome gear knob. The vehicle has a flexible rear tract shelf with sufficient of storage space. It is priced at Rs. 8,15,000. Renault Duster Petrol RxL: Priced at Rs. 9,46,000, this variant has standard safety features like engine immobilizer, door open warning lamp, central locking and engine protective under guard. This particular variant has a 1598cc petrol engine with MPFI fuel system on board that is amalgamated with a 5-speed manual transmission. The SUV has a powerful air-conditioning system with a heater and pollen filter. The space in the SUV is just phenomenal, with large and supportive seats, but the interiors fail to impress the buyers as the quality of plastic is not up to the mark, despite it lends a decent finish and fit. This SUV possesses fair drivability and the acceleration s quite brisk and even when lugged in a higher cog, it pulls out swiftly. The torque figure of 85 bhp duster feels better in city driving conditions as compared to 110 bhp variant. All these factors contribute to a larger extent in luring the customers and make it a good buy. Being based on the Logan platform, the handling of the Duster is good and it can do around corners like any other car. One of the drawbacks of this car is that disc brakes are present only in the front and not in the rear.
