New-gen Renault Duster set to make global debut on Nov 29 with 3 powertrain options

Renault will take the wraps off the all-new third-generation Duster SUV on November 29 in Portugal, yet under its sister brand, Dacia. It will be based on the brand’s CMF-B platform and is expected to offer multiple powertrain options.

The new Duster will get an entry-level 120hp 1.0-litre turbo-petrol, a 140hp 1.2-litre petrol hybrid and a 170hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine that's flex-fuel compliant in the top variants. At 170hp, it will be the most powerful Duster ever to go into production.

While a strong-hybrid petrol powertrain is almost certain for the global-spec model, it’s high on probability for India as well. We are also expecting an all-electric iteration of the SUV to be on the cards, but a diesel version is unlikely.

The “Duster” nameplate has always had a boxy appearance and the third-gen is no different. Its rendered images show the SUV retaining its typical traits such as the chunky cladding, roof rails, muscular wheel arches, and a sleek grille with a chunky air dam in the front bumper. We can also see slimmer LED headlights with DRLs and small side air intakes in the front bumper.

The all-new Duster will also get Renault branding in countries like India. It will come to India by 2025, and the 5-seater will be a direct contender in the ever-growing midsize SUV segment that also includes the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.