Renault has unveiled its Duster facelift for India and claims that there are more than 32 changes in styling and technical features. It will also come with an AMT gearbox which is termed ‘Easy – R’ in Renault speak. So far, over 1.4 lakh Dusters have been sold in India and if you are unaware Renault sells its Duster in 100+ countries.
Duster Facelift Quick Pointers – Features & Changes
Duster facelift comes with….
- New “CMO-10” engine compartment
- New T4 Electrical & Electronics architecture
- New eye hawk cluster headlamps
- waterfall LED Tail Lamps
- New Firefly fog lamps
- Kayak Roof Rails
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators
- Cruise control with speed limiter
- Gun metal finished alloy wheels
- Rear view camera with guidelines
- New automatic AC
- Eco Driving mode
In terms of interiors, Renault has carried forward the dashboard design but it gets new soft-touch material, a redesigned center console and dual-tone seat fabric. The AMT variant will get Crimson-Black Interior theme with double spacer fabric for the AWD models whereas the regular MT variants will come with Cedarwood-Black Interiors with embossed fabric.
Duster facelift will continue with the 1.5 liter K9K diesel engine most probably in two power tunes and will come mated with the 5 & 6 speed manual gearboxes and an added 6-speed AMT gearbox which will be a segment first.
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Renault will also introduce a new Cayenne Orange color to the palette which is also featured on this page. Though no announcement has been made, we are sure Renault will launch the new Duster very soon in the market and in person, it looks beautiful and fresh!
