New Renault Duster India 2026 will launch on 26 January with India-specific styling, ADAS features, new powertrains and premium interiors. Check spy details, features, price range and rivals.
The new-gen Renault Duster is set to have India-specific features, which will mostly be centered on the front and rear profiles. New-gen Renault Duster India 2026 will be launched in India on 26th January, 2026. According to latest teasers and recent test mules seen, it seems that the India-spec Duster will receive certain exclusive features. These are supposed to be more in line with particular consumer tastes and preferences in the region. We shall look at the new information which has been disclosed by the latest spy shots.
India-Specific Exterior Styling Changes
New-gen Duster India-specific features
In comparison to the Y-shaped LED DRLs that are fitted to the international-spec new-gen Duster, the Indian model receives a smaller, horizontal LED DRL strip. Such arrangement was initially exposed in a proper teaser and may be observed on the test mule that has been spotted in the recent past. The DRL will also be used to serve as turn indicators. The headlamp will be similar to the international-spec headlamp.
Others are camera positioned on the front grille and radar sensor fitted on the windscreen. The availability of a radar sensor means that there might be ADAS features. This is because Level 2 ADAS is already available on many bestselling 4.2 m – 4.4 m SUVs.
ADAS & Advanced Safety Features
The lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, forward collision warning, forward emergency braking and tiredness detection alert are the ADAS features of a new-gen Duster with international specifications.
(You can learn more about ADAS safety technology from Autocar India.)
Intakes of air are mounted directly below the grille with a large air dam at the bottom. The bumper has fog lamps at the extreme ends.
Design Highlights & Premium Elements
Squared wheel arches, rear door handles and roof rails are C-pillar-mounted. The alloy wheels should have an exclusive design on the SUV. ORVMs also have camera modules, and this is indicative of the possibility of a 360° surround view availability. New Renault Duster India 2026 should receive a panorama sunroof on the highest variants.
It has India-specific characteristics in the back too. An integrated format of the tail lamps is one of the major highlights. This will not be the same as the Y-shaped tail lamps that the international-spec model will have. New-gen Duster is likely to come with reverse parking sensors and camera.
Interiors & Equipment List
It might also have some internal exclusivity. A triple-screen dashboard design is one of the possibilities that might be provided with the upper variants. Alternatives might include having a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 7-inch digital instrument console as offered on the international-spec model.
Powered tailgate is also set to be added to New-gen Duster. Interiors will be high-tech, but will remain oriented towards practicality. The equipment list may comprise of features like a dual zone climate control, auto AC, wireless charger, electronic parking brake with auto hold, premium audio system, as well as keyless entry.
Powertrain Options, Launch & Rivals
It is likely that New Renault Duster India 2026 will receive a variety of powertrain options such as petrol, strong hybrid and CNG. Nonetheless, initially only petrol engines will be offered at the launch. One of them might be the 156 hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol that is present in the international-spec model.
New Renault Duster and Nissan Tekton spied together indicates platform sharing. New-gen Renault Duster should be sold in India at a relatively competitive price. It might be introduced with the price between ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh. It will have to compete with some stiff competitors like Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder and others.
