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New Renault Duster Variant-wise Features Explained

New Renault Duster Variant-wise Features Explained

CAR DEKHO 1 month ago

The third-generation Renault Duster has been introduced in our market with prices kicking off at Rs 10.49 lakh (introductory ex-showroom pan-India).

Renault is offering savings of up to Rs 40,000 to those who had pre-booked the SUV using the 'R-Pass' feature.

Renault is offering the new Duster in five broad variants: Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno Plus, and Iconic, along with a limited-run Iconic Launch Edition as well. If you're wondering what features are available with which variant, take a look at the tables below:

2026 Renault Duster: Exterior

Feature

Authentic

Evolution

Techno

Techno Plus

Iconic

Iconic Launch Edition

Headlights

Auto multi-reflector LED headlights with follow-me-home function

Auto multi-reflector LED headlights with follow-me-home function

Auto-LED headlights with follow-me-home function

Auto-LED headlights with follow-me-home function

Auto-LED headlights with follow-me-home function

Auto-LED headlights with follow-me-home function

LED DRLs

LED front fog lamps

ORVM with LED turn indicators

Silver finished front skid plate

Roof rails

✅ (with 50 kg load carrying capacity)

✅ (with 50 kg load carrying capacity)

✅ (with 50 kg load carrying capacity)

✅ (with 50 kg load carrying capacity)

✅ (with 50 kg load carrying capacity)

Wheels

17-inch steel wheels without covers

17-inch single-tone alloy wheels

17-inch single-tone alloy wheels

18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels

18-inch blacked-out alloy wheels

LED puddle lamps

Grey side garnish

Grey door decal

Himalayan-inspired side garnish

Yellow door decal

Duster decal on roof rail

Yellow accents on Duster emblem (front and rear)

Silver finished rear skid plate

LED tail lights

LED rear light bar

LED rear fog lamps

LED reversing lamp

  • The entry-level Authentic variant of the new Renault Duster is offered with auto multi-reflector LED headlights with LED DRLs, 17-inch steel wheels without covers, ORVM-mounted LED turn indicators and LED tail lights. Take a closer look at this variant here.

  • Picking a higher-spec variant adds more stylised elements to the SUV in the form of alloy wheels (either 17- or 18-inches depending on the variant chosen), roof rails, front and rear LED fog lamps, and even silver-finished front and rear skid plates.

  • Alloys wheel are offered from the one-above-base Authentic variant (more details about this variant here).
  • The Iconic Launch Edition variant comes with its own unique touches in the form of yellow accents at the front, sides and rear.

  • Renault is selling the new Duster in a total of 10 colourways, including four dual-tone shades. We have also covered its variant-wise colour options to help you in making an informed purchase decision.

2026 Renault Duster: Interior, Comfort And Convenience

Feature

Authentic

Evolution

Techno

Techno Plus

Iconic

Iconic Launch Edition

Cabin theme

Grey and black with silver accents

Grey and black with silver accents

Grey and brown with silver accents

Grey and brown with silver accents

Grey and sage green with silver accents and carbon finish on the dashboard

Seat upholstery

Black fabric seats with grey stitching

Black fabric seats with grey stitching

Brown fabric seats with grey stitching

Brown fabric seats with grey stitching

Sage green leatherette seats with yellow stitching

Sage green leatherette seats with yellow stitching

Sliding front armrest

✅ (with cooled storage in DCT only)

✅ (with cooled storage in DCT only)

✅ (with cooled storage in DCT only)

✅ (with cooled storage in DCT only)

Twin cupholders in the front centre console

Sun visor with vanity mirror and illumination (for front passengers)

One-touch LED cabin lights (front and rear)

Illuminated glovebox

Boot lamps

Parcel tray

Sound-reducing windshield

Adjustable headrests for all passengers

Rear centre armrest

USB Type-C ports (two x front and rear each)

12V power socket (front)

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Instrument cluster

7-inch TFT display

7-inch TFT display

7-inch TFT display

10.25-inch TFT display

10.25-inch TFT display

10.25-inch TFT display

Power windows

✅ (1-touch auto up/down for all windows)

✅ (1-touch auto up/down for all windows)

✅ (1-touch auto up/down for all windows)

✅ (1-touch auto up/down for all windows)

✅ (1-touch auto up/down for all windows)

✅ (1-touch auto up/down for all windows)

Climate control

Manual AC with rear vents

Manual with rear vents

Dual-zone (auto) with rear vents

Dual-zone (auto) with rear vents

Dual-zone (auto) with rear vents

Dual-zone (auto) with rear vents

Panoramic sunroof

Ventilated front seats

6-way power-adjustable front seats with lumbar support

Powered tailgate

PM2.5 air filter

Keyless entry

Central locking

Cruise control

Paddle shifters

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

Electrically adjustable ORVMs

Auto-folding ORVMs

Wireless phone charger

  • Renault has equipped the Duster with 1-touch auto up/down for all power windows, a digital driver's display, keyless entry, and an illuminated glovebox as standard.
  • When moving up the variant ladder, you also get features such as wireless phone charger, a powered tailgate, a larger 10.25-inch digital driver's display, and dual-zone climate control.

  • That said, amenities such as ventilated front seats, 6-way power-adjustable front seats, and a PM2.5 air filter are limited to the top-spec Iconic and Iconic Launch Edition variants.

  • Fancy taking a closer look at the top-spec Iconic variant? Tap this link for more details.

2026 Renault Duster: Infotainment

Feature

Authentic

Evolution

Techno

Techno Plus

Iconic

Iconic Launch Edition

Touchscreen infotainment system

✅ (10.1-inch unit)

✅ (10.1-inch unit)

✅ (10.1-inch unit)

✅ (10.1-inch unit with Google built-in)

✅ (10.1-inch unit with Google built-in)

Connected car tech

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Steering-mounted audio and calling controls

Sound system

✅ (Arkamys-tuned 6-speaker)

✅ (Arkamys-tuned 6-speaker)

✅ (Arkamys-tuned 6-speaker)

✅ (Arkamys-tuned 6-speaker surround system)

✅ (Arkamys-tuned 6-speaker surround system)

  • The base-spec Authentic variant misses out on a music system altogether. It's only from the 1-above-base Evolution trim that the new Duster gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen unit, although it lacks connected car tech.

  • Renault is providing the 2026 Duster with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity across all variants, save for the Authentic trim.

  • Wondering how the mid-spec Techno variant looks like? Take a closer look at it in this report.
  • There's also Google built in on the top-spec Iconic variant along with the Iconic Launch Edition variant (read more it in detail here) for Google Maps, Google Play and Google Assistant support.

2026 Renault Duster: Safety

Feature

Authentic

Evolution

Techno

Techno Plus

Iconic

Iconic Launch Edition

Six airbags

ABS with EBD

Brake assist

Electronic stability programme (ESP)

Traction control system (TCS)

Cornering stability control

Hill start assist

Hill-descent control

Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

✅ (DCT only)

Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)

Rear parking sensors

3-point seatbelts for all seats

ISOFIX child seat anchorages

IRVM

Day/night

Day/night

Auto-dimming

Auto-dimming

Auto-dimming

Auto-dimming

Burglar alarm

Rear wiper with washer

Rear defogger

Rain-sensing wipers

Reverse parking camera

Front and side parking sensors

360-degree camera

Level-2 ADAS*

*ADAS - advanced driver assistance systems
  • Renault has placed a strong focus on safety and is offering plenty of tech as standard. These include six airbags, ESP, TCS, cornering stability control, and ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

  • Features such as a rear parking camera, rear wiper with washer and defogger, a 360-degree camera, and ADAS are provided on the higher- and top-spec variants.

Powertrain Details

Renault will be offering the third-gen Duster with the following engine choices:

Engine

1-litre turbo-petrol

1.3-litre turbo-petrol

1.8-litre turbo petrol with strong-hybrid tech

Power

100 PS

163 PS

160 PS (Expected)

Torque

160 Nm

280 Nm

TBA

Transmission*

6-speed MT

6-speed MT, 6-speed DCT

8-speed DHT

Drivetrain^

FWD

FWD

TBA

*DCT - dual-clutch automatic transmission, DHT - dedicated hybrid transmission, ^FWD - front-wheel drivetrain

We have also detailed the exact variant-wise powertrain options on offer with the Duster to help you pick the right engine and gearbox combination for your needs.

Rivals

The Renault Duster takes on other compact SUVs such as the new Tata Sierra, Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Victoris, Skoda Kushaq, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Citroen Aircross, and even SUV-coupes like the Citroen Basalt and Tata Curvv.

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