New Renault Duster 2026 Key Highlights | India’s OG Compact SUV Is Back | autoX

India’s First Compact SUV Is Back! 🚙 The Renault Duster makes a much-awaited comeback in its third-generation guise, and here are its key highlights: ➡️ Built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP) ➡️ Different design for the front and rear lights than the global model ➡️ C-pillar mounted rear door handles ➡️ 3 engine options: 🟢 1.0-litre turbo-petrol (6-speed MT) 🟢 1.3-litre turbo-petrol (161bhp, 280Nm, 6-speed MT / 6-speed DCT) 🟢 1.8-litre strong hybrid-petrol (1.4kWh battery pack) ➡️ 4,346mm length, 1,815mm width, 1,703mm height, 2,657mm wheelbase ➡️ 212mm ground clearance, 18-inch alloy wheels, 518 litres boot space ➡️ Panoramic sunroof, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 10.25-inch digital driver’s display, built-in Google Maps, physical controls for basic functions, dual-zone climate control, 6-way powered and ventilated front seats, drive modes ➡️ 360-degree cameras, TPMS, Level-2 ADAS with 17 functionalities, 6 airbags, hill-descent control, auto-dimming IRVM ➡️ Renault expects a five-star safety rating at NCAP crash tests; official ratings awaited ➡️ 7-years / 1,50,000km warranty ➡️ Pre-bookings open for Rs 21,000 ➡️ Price announcement (launch) in March 2026 ➡️ Deliveries start in April for turbo-petrol variants, and around Diwali for strong hybrid variants How do you like the new Renault Duster? Will you pick it over its rivals like the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, and others? Tell us in the comments below. #RenaultDuster #RenaultIndia #Duster #renaultduster2026 #newrenaultduster #newduster #newcars #newsuvs #compactsuv #upcomingcars #upcomingcars2026 #upcoming #carnews #autoX