2026 Renault Duster Reaches Showrooms: First Look at India’s Iconic SUV

2026 Renault Duster has officially started arriving at dealerships across India for customer previews.

Following its debut on Republic Day 2026, the SUV that once “created” the Indian compact SUV segment is ready to reclaim its throne.

Notably, the competition is fierce with the Hyundai Creta and Maruti Grand Vitara dominating the charts, but the Duster’s rugged charm and “magic carpet” ride quality might just be the edge it needs to reclaim the throne.

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Key Highlights:

Bookings: Open now for a token amount of ₹21,000.

Price Announcement: Scheduled for mid-March 2026.

Expected Price Range: ₹11 Lakh – ₹19 Lakh (Ex-showroom).

Deliveries: Turbo-Petrol variants: Expected to start in mid-April 2026.

Strong Hybrid variant: Slated for October/November 2026 (around Diwali).

The Showroom Experience: A Rotational Tour

Renault is using a rotational strategy for the Duster’s debut. Instead of stocking every dealer at once, display units are traveling between cities.

• Duration: Vehicles typically stay at a specific dealership for 48 to 72 hours.
• Purpose: These previews allow customers to experience the cabin quality, test the ergonomics of the new 10.1-inch floating infotainment system, and witness the SUV’s imposing road presence.

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Dimensions

The Duster measures 4,343 mm in length, 1,813 mm in width and 1,659 mm in height with a wheelbase of 2,657mm.

Key Highlights

• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• 360-degree camera
• Dual zone climate control

• 6-way powered and ventilated front seats
• Level 2 ADAS
• panoramic sunroof
• Wireless phone charger
• Six airbags
• Tire pressure monitoring system
• Electronic parking brake

• Front and rear parking sensors
• Disc brakes on all four wheels