All About New Renault Duster 2026 – Know What Features and Changes From Old Model Jeewan, January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Renault Duster 2026 Unveiled Renault is all set to make a comeback with its most famous SUV Duster in 2026. The SUV is finally going to hit Indian roads with all-new avatar after a three-year hiatus. The time and competition level has changed a lot now and the car has to be brilliant when compared to other competitors. So let us have a look at all new Renault Duster 2026 features to know if it can beat the big players like Maruti, Hyundai and Tata. Exterior Design The boxy silhouette of new Duster looks more muscular. There have been many updates in terms of exterior design. Front grille looks more classy with Duster written in bold style and two Boxy squared-off LED headlights presence adds more to the front. The silver skid plate gives a strong presence and pixel-like fog lamps on the bumper gives decent look to it. Talking about the tires, the car has 18-inch of alloys, giving it a bold stance Renault Duster SUV 2026 rear profile now gets the connected LED tail lamps which is quite similar to other brands. It gives a modern look to rear of the car. New Cabin & Advanced Dashboard The dashboard gives a premium feel as we enter inside the cabin. It is based on dark black theme with layered structure. Stitching and silver elements give the car a luxury feel while sitting inside. The dual screen is present on the dashboard same as offered by other companies in the same segment. The seats are made of good quality material. The ventilation and power adjustment feature is available on the front seats. The panoramic sunroof going to the back row makes feel the cabin more spacious. Enhanced Safety, Features The All new Duster 2026 is fully loaded with safety features such as all-wheel disc brakes, Camera-based ADAS, Powered tailgate, 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchorages and a 360-degree camera. The company has done well to add advanced features to stay in competition. The buyers will get 48-colour ambient lighting, keyless entry with push button start/stop and multi-drive modes. Boot Space The 518 liters of boot space is more than enough to enjoy long trips. The boot space reaches upto 700 liters if space over the parcel tray is also added. So no need to worry about carrying the luggage with such a huge boot space. Engine & Transmission The 2026 Renault Duster comes in three engine options as under: 1-litre turbo petrol 1.3-litre turbo petrol with mild-hybrid 1.8-litre strong hybrid The 1-litre turbo petrol engine is available in 6-speed manual transmission. It is capable of generating 100 ps of power and 160Nm of torque. The second engine option i.e 1.3-litre turbo petrol with mild-hybrid comes in 6-speed manual, 6-speed DCT transmission options. It can generate 163 PS of power and 280 Nm of torque. The third engine option is 1.8-litre strong hybrid that offers 8-step DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission). The power and torque information for this engine is not available as this version will be available later in the November 2026. Old Vs New Duster 2026: A Quick Comparison Feature Category Old Renault Duster (at discontinuation) New Renault Duster (2026) EXTERIOR Overall Design No-nonsense, butch, rugged with rounded-off edges. Boxy, chunky, modern, with sharper edges and an upright stance. Front Design Simple fascia with large rectangular headlamps, massive grille with Renault logo, sporty bumper with faux skid plate. Busy front-end with large ‘DUSTER’ lettering on grille, sleek headlamps with DRLs, massive lower air dam, faux silver skid plate. Side Profile Simple, rounded design with black roof rails, muscular haunches, thick D-pillar. Sharper, upright stance. Taller bonnet, cleaner window line, thicker cladding, larger 18-inch alloys. Rear door handle moved to behind the window for a ‘two-door’ look. Retains muscular haunches. Rear Design Minimal, functional. Large windshield, rounded taillamps, simple bumper. Sharper, chunkier. Connected LED strip between C-shaped taillamps, large black tailgate applique, prominent bumper with cladding & silver accents, raked windshield, large rear spoiler. INTERIOR Design & Materials Functional layout, scratchy plastics, perceived as barebones and outdated towards the end. Upmarket, premium feel. Extensive use of high-quality materials. FEATURES Infotainment 7-inch touchscreen system. 10.1-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. Instrument Cluster Analog/Digital. 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with Google OS. Comfort & Convenience Automatic climate control, keyless entry, cruise control. Dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, air purifier, wireless charger, powered tailgate, 6-way powered & ventilated front seats. SAFETY Passenger Safety Dual airbags. 6 airbags. Driver Assistance Electronic Stability Control (ESC), hill start assist. Level 2 ADAS suite, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, hill hold assist. Parking Assistance Rear parking sensors, rear view camera. 360-degree camera, front & rear parking sensors. POWERTRAIN Options Multiple petrol & diesel options over its lifetime. Range of three engines, including a strong-hybrid option. MARKET POSITION Segment Impact Created and defined the compact SUV segment in India. Enters a fiercely competitive established segment. Major Competitors First-gen Hyundai Creta, etc. Tata Sierra, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Creta, VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Nissan Tekton, etc. 2026 Renault Duster: Launch Date, Expected Price, Bookings Duster lovers do not have to wait more to sit in their favorite SUV. As per the information, company will launch Duster in mid-March this year. The price may be kept between Rs 10 lakh to 20 lakh (ex-showroom) as most of the rivals are delivering their best SUVs in this price segment also. The bookings have started with a token amount of Rs 21,000 at major dealerships. The delivery will start from April 2026 for turbo-petrol variants. Automobile compact SUV