The brand new Renault Duster is the primary product launched in India beneath Group Renault’s worldwide recreation plan, with the model prioritizing focused investments and product enlargement as a part of its broader world technique. |Photograph courtesy: Particular Association
Renault India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of French carmaker Renault Group, on Monday unveiled the brand new Renault Duster and began pre-bookings. Deliveries are scheduled to start in mid-March, and costs will probably be introduced at the moment.
Duster, a mid-sized SUV, was an enormous success for the corporate however was discontinued just a few years in the past.
“The brand new Renault Duster maintains its rugged, adventure-first character whereas advancing in areas necessary to Indian SUV consumers: design, powertrain know-how, consolation, security and possession expertise,” the corporate stated.
The brand new Renault Duster is the primary product launched in India beneath Group Renault’s worldwide recreation plan, with the model prioritizing focused investments and product enlargement as a part of its broader world technique.
“As a part of the Renault Worldwide Recreation Plan 2027, we’re making India a key pillar of our progress exterior of Europe. Now we have now constructed a robust ecosystem in Chennai, integrating design, engineering, manufacturing and native operations on the highest stage, making India probably the most full and strongest places in Renault’s world community,” stated Fabrice Cambolieve, Renault Group Chief Progress Officer and Renault Model CEO.
“Right this moment, now we have the means to completely help our ambitions in India, perceive buyer expectations higher and provide merchandise which might be actually tailor-made to this market. The brand new Renault Duster is step one in Renault’s rebirth in India,” he added.
The brand new Renault Duster is constructed on the brand new Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), which has been examined in excessive situations and designed to five-star security requirements.
The platform is very versatile by way of dimensions and powertrains, making it well-suited for Google’s automotive programs, the corporate stated.
The brand new Renault Duster has a variety of powertrain choices to entry each street in India and make the ‘unreachable reachable’.
Powered by the Turbo TCe 160 engine, it delivers countless driving energy with 163 PS and 280 Nm of torque, the very best in its phase. However, the Turbo TCe 100 is aimed on the good and accessible phase.
The brand new Renault Duster additionally makes the debut of the highly effective hybrid E-Tech 160 engine with a 1.8L engine and 1.4kWh battery, making it probably the most environment friendly and highly effective hybrid, enabling segment-best as much as 80% EV mode in city driving situations, the corporate stated.
“With the brand new Renault Group Modular Platform, Renault brings superior hybrid know-how and top-level security engineering. And with the Renault Endlessly program, we’ll provide our clients a considerably improved possession expertise,” stated Stéphane Debreise, CEO, Renault Group India.
“The brand new Renault Duster is the start of a refreshed product cycle and the start of an thrilling trajectory for Renault in India. Renault is again,” he added.
The brand new Renault Duster comes with a 7-year guarantee.
(The writer is in Chennai on the invitation of his firm)
