New Renault Duster Deliveries Begin; Check Latest Variant-Wise Prices and Waiting Period
14 Apr 2026, 04:20 PM
2026 Renault Duster’s customer deliveries has been started in India. Following its launch on March 17, Renault India has started handing over the turbo-petrol variants across the country, while the highly anticipated strong-hybrid version is scheduled for later this year.
This is a major milestone for the brand, as the Duster nameplate returns to the Indian market after a four-year hiatus.
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The new Duster is built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP) and features a segment-leading 212 mm ground clearance and a 518-litre boot.
Renault is also offering a first-in-industry 7-year/1,50,000 km standard warranty
Competitive Pricing
Renault has played a competitive hand, undercutting several key rivals with a starting price of ₹10.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
Those who secured the introductory R-Pass pricing saw that entry point dip to ₹10.29 lakh.
2026 Renault Duster Waiting Period
Since deliveries just officially kicked off today (April 14), the waiting period is currently being managed through the pre-booking queue.
| Powertrain Option | Availability / Waiting Period |
|---|---|
| 1.0L & 1.3L Turbo-Petrol | 1 to 2 months (for new bookings) |
| R-Pass Holders (Turbo) | Immediate / Priority Delivery (Starting today) |
| 1.8L Strong Hybrid (E-Tech) | 6 to 7 months (Deliveries start Diwali 2026) |
Price
| Variants | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.3-litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT | MT | DCT | |
| Authentic | Rs 10.49 lakh | - | - |
| Evolution | Rs 11.69 lakh | Rs 12.99 lakh | Rs 14.49 lakh |
| Techno | Rs 13.49 lakh | Rs 14.49 lakh | Rs 15.89 lakh |
| Techno+ | - | Rs 15.29lakh | Rs 16.69 lakh |
| Iconic | - | Rs 16.99 lakh | Rs 18.49 lakh |
Engine Options
| Engine | 1-litre turbo-petrol | 1.3-litre turbo-petrol mild-hybrid | 1.8-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual/6-speed dual-clutch automatic | 8-speed DHT |
| Power (PS) | 100 PS | 163 PS | 160 PS* |
| Torque (Nm) | 160 Nm | 280 Nm | TBA |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | TBA |
Duster Hybrid Coming This Diwali
Renault Duster’s hybrid price will be revealed during festive season, before Diwali 2026. It will get a 109bhp, 1.8L, 4-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 49bhp electric motor, a 1.4kWh battery pack and a 20bhp hybrid starter generator (HSG). The combined power and torque output stands at 160bhp and 172Nm, respectively.
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