2026 Renault Duster – The 2026 Renault Duster is all set to make a grand return in India, with its official unveiling booked for January 26, 2025. Following its withdrawal in 2022, Renault is reviving the Duster completely with a new design, modern features and powerful turbo engines. it will be positioned in the midsize SUV segment and will face tough competition from the Hyundai Creta, Tata Sierra, Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun.
Design
The next-generation Duster will adopt Renault’s global design and will be constructed on the CMG-B modular platform. The photos taken from afar reveal its strong, straight posture, wide wheel arches, and muscular cladding. The SUV will sport a new signature grille, Y-shaped LED lights, sculpted bonnet, and newly designed bumpers. A shark-fin antenna, roof spoiler, V-shaped taillamps, blacked-out B-pillars, ORVMs with turn indicators, and new alloy wheels are among the other features.
Interior
The interior of the Duster 2026 will be a more premium and modern experience. Renault will likely include a big touchscreen, wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, ventilated seats, wireless charger, 7-inch digital display for the driver, OTA updates, rear AC vents, rear camera, rear parking sensors, and airbags for the front and back seats. Safety will be complemented by ADAS features.
Engines
Renault will present the new Duster limited to petrol-engine options only. The SUV will probably receive a 156 bhp 1.3L turbo-petrol engine and for the lower trims a 1.0L turbo-petrol engine. With this, both manual and automatic transmission will be available.
Launch Timeline
Renault Duster of 2026 will be presented on January 26, 2025, and will subsequently have its market introduction very soon afterward. A new design, luxurious interior, and robust turbo engines will mark its powerful entry in the midsize SUV section.
