Following the praise and recognition at the 2016 Auto Expo – The widely anticipated Duster face-lift has been launched in India at a base price of Rs 8.47 lacs (ex-showroom, Delhi). Now based on the “CMO10 and T4 E&E” architecture, the SUV benefits from improved safety, and better ride quality besides introducing many other cosmetic and technological upgrades.
On the outside, the Duster now comes with an all new twin-slat chrome grille, hawk-eye cluster headlamps, and a new freshly designed pair of fog lamps. Other upgrades include a new flamboyant orange color scheme, Kayak roof rails, power folding electrically adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators, and a stunning set of 16-inch gunmetal finished alloys.
The interior updates feature a new color theme, seat upholstery and a revised center console design. The SUV also features a rear-view camera, automatic climate control, anti-pinch power windows and media navigation. The higher variants of the SUV get top-notch safety features such as dual airbags, ESP, Hill Start Assist, ABS and EBD along-with brake assist.
The compact SUV remains the same at its core save for the addition of a six-speed Renault Easy-R Automated Manual Transmission to the 110 PS diesel variant-lineup. Bookings for the Duster facelift have started across all dealers in India. Potential customers may also book the car through Renault Duster App now available on Playstore. The 2016 Duster’s price starts from INR 8,46,999 and rises all the way upto INR 13,56,999 depending on the variant.
