Renault has launched its new Duster SUV in New Delhi at a base ex-showroom price of Rs 7.19 lakh for the 1.6-litre petrol, Rs 7.99 lakh for the 85PS diesel and Rs 9.99 lakh for the 105PS diesel engines. The Duster is available in eight trim levels and is available for immediate sale.
The 1.6-litre petrol engine produces 104PS of power while the 1.5-litre dCi engine is available in two states of tune – 85PS and 110PS. The Duster will compete with the Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio.
Specifications:
| Options | Petrol RxE | Diesel 85 PS RxL | Diesel 110 PS RxZ |
| Price | 7.19L | 7.99L | 10.99L |
| ENGINE & TRANSMISSION | |||
| Engine Code | 1.6 K4M | 1.5 dCi K9K HP | 1.5 dCi K9K THP |
| Displacement (cc) | 1598 | 1461 | 1461 |
| Engine Type | 4 Cyl in-line | 4 Cyl in-line | 4 Cyl in-line |
| Max Power : PS @ rpm | 104 PS @ 5850 rpm | 85PS @ 3750 | 110 PS @ 3900 rpm |
| Max Torque : Nm @ rpm | 145 Nm @ 3750 rpm | 200 @ 1900 | 248 Nm @ 2250 rpm |
| Fuel System | Multi-point Fuel Injection | Common rail direct injection (dCi) | Common Rail Direct Injection (dCi) |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual | 6-speed Manual |
| DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES | |||
| Overall Lenth (mm) | 4315 | 4315 | 4315 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 1822 | 1822 | 1822 |
| Overall Height- with Roof Rail (mm) | 1695 | 1695 | 1695 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2673 | 2673 | 2673 |
| Front Track (mm) | 822 | 822 | 822 |
| Rear Track (mm) | 820 | 820 | 820 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 205 | 205 | 205 |
| Minimum Turning Radius (m) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Trunk Capacity (Litre) | 475 & 1064 (with rear seats folded) | 475 & 1064 (with rear seats folded) | 475 & 1064 (with rear seats folded) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1740 | 1758 | 1781 |
| BRAKES | |||
| Type | Hydraulically Operated Diagonal Split Dual Circuit Braking | Hydraulically operated Diagonal Split dual circuit braking | Hydraulically Operated Diagonal Split Dual Circuit Braking |
| Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear | Drum | Drum | Drum |
| SUSPENSION | |||
| Front | Independent McPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar | Independent McPherson Strut with coil springs & anti-roll bar | Independent McPherson Strut with coil springs & anti-roll bar |
| Rear | Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar | Torsion beam axle with coil springs & anti-roll bar | Torsion beam axle with coil springs & anti-roll bar |
| STEERING | |||
| Type | Hydraulic Power Assisted | Electro Hydraulic Power assisted | Electro Hydraulic Power Assisted |
| TYRES & WHEELS | |||
| Tyres | 215/65 R16 Tubeless | 215/65 R16 Tubeless | 215/65 R16 Tubeless |
| Wheels | 16 inch Steel | 16 inch Steel | 16 inch Alloys |
