New Renault Duster Variant-Wise Features Detailed – Which Is The Best Variant To Buy?

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New Renault Duster has been competitively priced between Rs. 10.29 lakh and Rs. 18.29 lakh (ex-showroom) in India

Now in its third generation, the new Renault Duster arrives with a completely reworked design, significantly improved safety and a far more premium feature list – making it much more competitive in the midsize SUV space than before. Let us begin with pricing and powertrains. The Duster is offered with two turbo petrol engines: a 1.0-litre unit producing 100 hp and 160 Nm paired with a 6-speed manual and a 1.3-litre engine delivering 163 hp and 280 Nm – available with both a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed DCT.

Prices start at Rs 10.49 lakh for the base variant and go up to Rs 18.49 lakh (ex-showroom). A strong hybrid setup will arrive by Diwali 2026 and it has already been sold out for the year. The base Authentic variant is positioned as a safety-first offering. It includes six airbags, ESP, TPMS, LED lighting and a digital driver display along with essentials like manual AC and power windows.

While well-equipped for its price, it lacks modern infotainment and comfort-based features making it best suited for budget-oriented customers. The Evolution variant, though, is a major step up and offers better value. For a reasonable increase in price, it adds a 10.1-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, cruise control, rear camera and alloy wheels. Crucially, it also unlocks the more powerful 1.3-litre engine.

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Moving to the Techno trim, the Duster starts to feel genuinely premium. It brings in a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, wireless smartphone charging, push-button start and a powered tailgate. On the other hand, the Techno+ and Iconic variants look to offer more advanced technologies and features. Equipment such as Level 2 ADAS, a 360-degree camera, ventilated seats, adaptive cruise control and a larger digital cluster up their overall status.

However, the price jump is considerable and these variants are more suited to buyers who want every possible feature. In terms of colours, lower variants get a limited palette while higher trims offer dual-tone options like River Blue, Sunset Red and Mountain Jade Green.

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So, which variant should you choose? The Evolution trim apparently offers the best balance between price, features and performance – making it the smartest buy in our opinion. However, for those willing to spend more, the Techno variant is the ideal sweet spot. Here we have listed the variant-wise features:

Authentic (Rs. 10.29 lakh)

• Black seat upholstery with grey stitches

• 60/40 foldable rear seats

• 7-inch TFT driver’s display

• Keyless entry

• 12V socket on front console

• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

• Central console with sliding armrest

• Manual AC with rear AC vents

• Power window with auto up/down (all)

• Central lock

• Hill start assist

• Electronic stability program

• Traction control system

• Cornering stability control

• ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist

• Tyre pressure monitoring system

• 3-point seatbelts (all seats)

• ISOFIX anchors

• 6 airbags

• Automatic LED headlamps with LED DRLs

• LED tail-lights

• Turn indicators on ORVMs

• Rear spoiler

• 17-inch steel wheels with cover

Evolution (Rs 11.39 – 14.49 lakh)

(in addition to Authentic)

• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system

• Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

• 6 speaker Arkamys sound system

• Steering wheel-mounted audio and phone controls

• Turn-by-turn navigation in driver display

• Electrically adjustable ORVMs

• Rear-view camera

• Cruise control

• Electronic parking brake with auto-hold (DCT only)

• Paddle shifters (DCT only)

• 17-inch alloy wheels

• Shark-fin antenna

• Black roof rails (50kg load capacity)

• LED horizontal rear light bar

• LED rear fog lamps

• Rear wiper and washer

• Rear defogger

• 2 front Type-C USB sockets

• 2 rear Type-C USB sockets

• Powertrains: 100hp 1.0L MT, 163hp 1.3L MT / 6DCT

Techno (Rs 13.19 – 15.89 lakh)

(in addition to Evolution)

• Dual-zone climate control

• Panoramic sunroof

• Push-button start

• Wireless smartphone charger

• Auto-dimming IRVM

• Powered tailgate

• Auto-fold ORVMs

• LED front fog lamps

• LED puddle lamps

• Fabric seat upholstery

• Centre console with cooled storage (DCT only)

• Sun visor with vanity mirror and illumination (driver & passenger)

Techno+ (Rs 14.99 – 16.69 lakh)

(in addition to Techno)

• 10.25-inch TFT driver’s display

• Acoustic windshield

• 18-inch alloy wheels

• Blind spot warning

• Front and side parking assist

• Powertrains: 163hp 1.3L MT / 6DCT

Iconic (Rs 16.59 – 18.49 lakh)

(in addition to Techno+)

• Ambient lighting

• Drive modes: Comfort, Eco, Perso

• Steering modes

• PM2.5 air filter

• Electrically adjustable front seats

• Front ventilated seats

• Leatherette seat upholstery with contrasting accents

• Surround sound system

• 10.1-inch touchscreen with Google integration

• Maps in driver’s display

• 360-degree camera

• Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go (DCT only)

• Rain-sensing wipers

• Level 2 ADAS

Iconic Launch Edition (Rs 16.79 – 18.29 lakh)

(in addition to Iconic)

• Yellow accents on Duster emblem (front & rear)

• Yellow decals on doors and roof rails

• 18-inch black alloy wheels

• Powertrains: 163hp 1.3L MT / 6DCT

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