ರೆನಾಲ್ಟ್ ಡಸ್ಟರ್ 2016-2019 110PS Diesel RxL AMT

Duster 2016-2019 110PS Diesel RxL AMT ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ

The facelifted Renault Duster was launched on March 02, 2016. Initially, it was launched only with an AMT option instead of the regular automatic. Offered in both the fuel options, petrol and diesel, it is available in five variants - Standard, RXE, RXL, RXS and RXZ. The AMT is offered with the RXL and the range-topping diesel RXZ variant. The Renault Duster 110PS Diesel RXL is available at Rs 11.87 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi as of May 8, 2017).

Powered by a 1.5-litre dCi engine, the Duster automatic generates 110PS of max power and a peak torque of 245Nm. Linked to a 6-speed Easy-R AMT transmission, it gives the driver the convenience to drive the car without shifting gears; moreover, at any point of time, he can take control over the SUV by switching to the manual mode.

Based on the RXL trim, it gets the same features as seen on its manual trim. On the exterior, it gets firefly fog lamps, waterfall LED tail lamps, gun metal finish alloy wheels, carbon cubic printed ORVMs, body coloured outside door handles and turn indicators on ORVMs.

Inside the AMT trim, you get AC, power windows with illuminated switches, touchscreen infotainment system supporting Bluetooth, USB and AUX-in (without navigation), steering-mounted audio and phone controls, Eco mode, rear seat armrest with cupholders, rear reading lamps, electrically adjustable outside rear view mirrors, versatile rear parcel shelf with storage, one-touch turn indicators and several others.

The RXL variant is adequately loaded with safety features such as ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Breakforce Distribution) and Brake Assist, rapid deceleration warning, driver and passenger side airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), speed sensitive door lock and hill-start assist among others.

The Duster automatic lock horns with the automatic trims of the Hyundai Creta, Ford EcoSport and Nissan Terrano.