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Renault Duster 2026 unveil Live Updates: Design, launch date, features & specs

Renault India is set to unveil the new-generation Duster in a few hours, marking the return of one of the most influential SUV nam...

The Times of India | Jan 26, 2026, 21:32:17 IST

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21:32 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Launch report

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20:27 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Price announcement on this date!

Renault has confirmed that pricing for the new-generation Duster will be revealed in March 2026. Industry estimates suggest the SUV could be priced from around Rs10 lakh, positioning it competitively within the midsize SUV segment when it goes on sale.

20:15 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: 7-year warranty

Renault is offering a seven-year warranty with the new Duster, underlining its focus on long-term ownership and customer assurance.

20:00 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Finally revealed

Here's your first look at the new Duster!

19:34 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Engine options revealed

The engine options for the new Duster are out! It will be offered with multiple engine options - a turbo petrol engine with 163 PS power and 280 nm torque paired to a 6-speed dual clutch automatic gearbox. Another engine is a 1.8-litre strong hybrid petrol with two e motors and a 1.4 kWh battery pack.

19:26 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Interior revealed

First, look at the Interior. The overall dashboard layout is largely carried over. The India-spec Duster features revised colour schemes along with wider use of soft-touch materials, giving the interior a more premium look and feel tailored to local expectations.

19:21 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: First look!

The first look at the new-generation Duster, displayed on the event screen!

19:16 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: 4x4 details

The 2026 Duster comes with 4x4 Terrain Control with 5 driving modes - Auto, Snow, Mud/Sand, Off-road, and Eco. The 4x4 versions get a ground clearance of 217 mm with an approach angle of 31° and a departure angle of 36°. The SUV also features hill-descent control for speeds up to 30kph, and all off-road-related details are shown on the infotainment screen. The Indian market is expected to get only a turbo petrol engine with MT and AT gearbox options; it’s also expected to come with 4x4.

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19:00 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Hybrid engine confirmed!

Renault has officially confirmed a strong hybrid powertrain for the new-generation Duster, signalling a major shift for the SUV as it prepares to make its comeback in India.

18:45 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Engine options

Globally, Renault is offering the new Duster in three engine options - a 1.2-litre, 3-cyl turbo-petrol paired with a mild-hybrid system, a 1.0-litre 3-cyl, turbo bi-fuel engine, and a 1.6-litre strong hybrid petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.2 kWh battery pack.

18:25 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: No diesel engine initally!

On the powertrain front, the new-generation Duster is not expected to feature a diesel engine at the time of launch. Instead, Renault is likely to focus on petrol options initially, with reports suggesting that the SUV could be offered with two different petrol engine choices. However, the company has yet to officially confirm engine specifications, outputs or gearbox options, and more clarity is expected closer to the unveiling or at launch.

18:23 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: ADAS

The SUV is also expected to get ADAS features such as automatic emergency braking, vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcycle detection, traffic sign recognition with a speeding alert, rear parking assistant, lane change warning and assist, and more.

17:34 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Features

Expected features include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a fully digital 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, automatic climate control, Arkamys 3D sound system with six speakers, wireless phone charging, ventilated front seats, and much more.

17:32 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Interior

Inside the cabin, the overall dashboard layout is expected to be largely carried over. That said, the India-spec Duster is likely to feature revised colour schemes along with wider use of soft-touch materials, giving the interior a more premium look and feel tailored to local expectations.

16:49 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Expected design changes

The most noticeable changes are expected to be on the outside, with fresh design elements likely for the LED headlamps, tail-lamps, DRLs, bumpers, and even the door handles. At the rear, a full-width tail-lamp layout could be introduced, aligning with current styling trends preferred by Indian buyers, something the global version does not offer. Changes are also anticipated for the bumpers and alloy wheel designs. These observations are drawn from recent sightings of camouflaged test vehicles on Indian roads.

16:48 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: Different design

n the design front, the India-spec Duster is expected to be markedly different from the Dacia Duster sold in European markets. Renault is likely to give the SUV a distinct exterior and interior treatment, with styling cues, proportions and features tailored specifically to suit Indian buyer preferences and local road conditions, rather than carrying over the European model’s design unchanged.

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16:47 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: New platform expected

The latest, third-generation Duster has already been introduced in international markets, while the version headed to India will receive multiple market-specific changes tailored for local needs. Importantly, it is expected to be underpinned by an all-new platform developed for India, rather than being based on any existing Dacia architecture.

16:44 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live: The SUV that started it all!

The new Duster is set to reignite one of the most celebrated nameplates in India’s SUV landscape. Originally introduced in 2012, the Duster was a pioneer that reshaped India’s compact SUV segment, laying the foundation for what would become one of the fastest-growing categories, now representing nearly one-fourth of the country’s passenger vehicle market.

16:44 (IST), Jan, 26

Renault Duster 2026 Unveil Live

Good evening, everyone. Renault India is moments away from pulling the wraps off the new-generation Duster, marking the return of a nameplate that once reshaped India’s SUV market. Follow this live blog for real-time updates, key announcements and first details from the official unveiling.

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Renault Duster 2026 unveil Live Updates: Design, launch date, features & specs

Click here to read the complete launch report

Renault has confirmed that pricing for the new-generation Duster will be revealed in March 2026. Industry estimates suggest the SUV could be priced from around Rs10 lakh, positioning it competitively within the midsize SUV segment when it goes on sale.

Renault is offering a seven-year warranty with the new Duster, underlining its focus on long-term ownership and customer assurance.

Here's your first look at the new Duster!

First, look at the Interior. The overall dashboard layout is largely carried over. The India-spec Duster features revised colour schemes along with wider use of soft-touch materials, giving the interior a more premium look and feel tailored to local expectations.

The first look at the new-generation Duster, displayed on the event screen!

Renault has officially confirmed a strong hybrid powertrain for the new-generation Duster, signalling a major shift for the SUV as it prepares to make its comeback in India.

Globally, Renault is offering the new Duster in three engine options - a 1.2-litre, 3-cyl turbo-petrol paired with a mild-hybrid system, a 1.0-litre 3-cyl, turbo bi-fuel engine, and a 1.6-litre strong hybrid petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.2 kWh battery pack.

The SUV is also expected to get ADAS features such as automatic emergency braking, vehicle, pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcycle detection, traffic sign recognition with a speeding alert, rear parking assistant, lane change warning and assist, and more.

Inside the cabin, the overall dashboard layout is expected to be largely carried over. That said, the India-spec Duster is likely to feature revised colour schemes along with wider use of soft-touch materials, giving the interior a more premium look and feel tailored to local expectations.

Good evening, everyone. Renault India is moments away from pulling the wraps off the new-generation Duster, marking the return of a nameplate that once reshaped India’s SUV market. Follow this live blog for real-time updates, key announcements and first details from the official unveiling.

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