Renault Duster

The Renault Duster nameplate, which started the extremely popular compact SUV segment, is going to make its India comeback on January 26, 2026. In India, it will come in its third-generation avatar with an all-new design inside and out, and will be based on the automaker’s CMF-B platform. Once launched, it will rival compact SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and Honda Elevate.

The 2025 Renault Duster gets a host of design elements that makes it look a whole lot more modern than the old car. To see how much of an evolution the new Duster, check out this story where have done an in-depth old vs new Duster design comparison. 

In its latest form, the Renault Duster has a traditional boxy SUV design but with modern design elements. It comes with LED headlights with Y-shaped LED DRLs, and a rectangular grille with a bold ‘Renault’ wordmark spelled out along its length. It also sports a chunky air dam finished in silver which also integrates circular fog lights.

In profile, it maintains a muscular appeal with squared wheel arches and dual-tone alloy wheels. A thick body cladding runs along the length of the SUV, while roof rails add to its rugged character. Notably, the rear door handles are mounted on the C-pillar.

Just like on the front, the Duster gets Y-shaped LED tail lights and a chunky skid plate at the rear. Internationally, the Duster is being offered in 7 colour options: Cedar Green, Dusty Grey, Pearl Black, Mercury Silver, Glacier White, Sandstone Beige, and Terracotta Brown.

Interested to know the 7 tech features the 2026 Renault Duster comes with? This report will give you a detailed overview. 

While the new Duster gets an all-new dashboard layout and theme, much like before, its focus is more on functionality rather than flair. The AC vents, just like the lighting elements on the outside, also get a Y-shaped design theme, while there’s a big ‘Duster’ insignia on the passenger side of the dashboard. The seats have been upholstered in black fabric upholstery.

Note that Duster will be offered as a 5-seater offering, while Renault will also introduce a 3-row version of the SUV, the Bigster.

Features

The new Renault Duster’s features list isn’t the fanciest, but has more than enough amenities to satisfy users. It comes equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system supporting wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital driver’s display, wireless phone charging, a 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system, keyless entry with push button start and cruise control. While we expect all the basic functional features to be covered, we hope that Renault makes the package more appealing by also offering creature comforts like powered driver’s seat, a panoramic sunroof, branded sound system and ambient lighting

The new Duster was crash tested by Euro NCAP in July 2024. Intrigued to know its score in the crash safety test? Fret not as our in-depth crash test report of the 2025 Duster will give you a detailed overview about its performance in the Euro NCAP crash safery test. 

In India, the Renault Duster is expected to be offered with safety features like 6 airbags (as standard), ABS with EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), a 360-degree camera, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).

The international-spec Renault Duster comes with a boot carrying capacity of up to 594 litres, which means that it is more than enough for your weekend getaways.

In South Africa, the Renault Duster comes with 2 powertrain options:

Renault has yet not disclosed the powertrain details for the India-spec version of the new Duster. Internationally, the French carmaker also offers the new Duster with a 140 PS 1.6-litre strong-hybrid petrol engine, which is also expected to be offered with its India-spec counterpart. With the strong-hybrid powertrain, it'll be the third compact SUV to get the option of an efficient hybrid powertrain after the Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder rebadged siblings. 

Renault also offers a 7-seater version of the Duster in international markets called as the Bigster. This model is also India-bound and you can read more about it here. 

In India, the Renault Duster is expected to be priced from Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). It will likely be offered in both manual and automatic transmission options, along with an optional AWD (all-wheel-drive) drivetrain.