2025 Renault Duster RHD launched for India

With the launch of Duster, Renault India can re-establish its position in the compact SUV segment and enjoy a sizeable market share

Renault has become a major player in the Indian SUV market thanks to the Duster and its higher-end sibling the Captur. While the Captur was not a popular product, the Duster was and it popularized the compact SUV segment in India. Now, Renault is about to launch the New Duster in India and testing has begun.

Like South Africa, India is an RHD (right-hand drive) market. Renault has just launched the Duster RHD in South Africa, which is likely to be similar to what we get in India. For India, Renault will go the local manufacturing route and will catalyze production of its counterparts.

2025 Renault Duster right-hand drive

A recent video from AutoTraderSA shows off the Renault Duster RHD model in all its glory. Revealing the exterior and interior, we get a glimpse of how the India-spec version, which has started testing in the Asian subcontinent, will perform.

Visually, the new Renault Duster occupies a huge presence on the road with its rugged and commanding design. In terms of dimensions, the new Duster is 4,343 mm long, 1,813 mm wide and 1,661 mm high. It also has a 2,657 mm long wheelbase and a whopping 217 mm of ground clearance.

We can see the four-wheel drive badge on the front fender and Renault is also likely to launch four-wheel drive in India. The square headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, the large grille with RENAULT lettering, the bullbar-like elements with round fog light housings and the tough-looking unpainted plastic body cladding are all noteworthy. elements.

On the side, we can see vertical plastic cladding on the front quarter panels, thick wheel arch cladding, stylish alloy wheels, full four-disc brakes, roof rails and a fuel filler on the right-hand side. Like a typical European car. At the rear, we can see stylish wrap-around taillights, a sports roof spoiler, a shark fin antenna and a tailgate that opens to 472L of luggage space.

functional interior

Internally, the South African model comes with fewer features, which may not be the case with the India-spec model. The new Renault Duster right-hand drive model comes with features such as 3-spoke steering wheel, tough and edgy interior theme, 10.1-inch standalone infotainment screen, fully digital 7-inch instrument screen, automatic air-conditioning, circular dial 4WD selector and rear AC vents. .

The powertrain of the Indian model is not yet known. The Renault Duster is one of the few compact SUVs in India that drives like an SUV. It has solid underpinnings, feels indestructible and is suitable for any conditions Indian roads may throw at it. Additionally, it’s the only monocoque SUV with all-wheel-drive hardware and advanced independent rear suspension.

These attributes still resonate with Indian SUV buyers and enthusiasts are eagerly waiting for the Duster’s comeback. The recent launch of the Renault Duster RHD model in South Africa gives us a good idea of ​​what to expect from the SUV when it is launched in South Africa.

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