The Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo Petrol, launched has become the most powerful SUV in the segment
The Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo Petrol, launched has become the most powerful SUV in the segment
The Renault Duster is now offered with a 1.3 turbo petrol engine as well as the current 1.5-liter petrol motor.
In the turbo option, it comes with either a six-speed manual or an X-Tronic CVT.
The Renault Duster with the new 1.3-liter turbo petrol engine was officially launched on Monday and now claims to be the most powerful SUV in its segment.
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| Renault Duster 1.3 turbo petrol |
The new engine in the Duster gives it peak power of 156P and maximum torque
figure of 254 Nm. According to Renault, this engine benefits from advanced technologies such as gasoline direct injection (GDI), which offers high performance and efficiency, dual variable valve timing (VVT) for high torque and low emissions at low rpm. The company also claims that the car will offer 16.5 kmpl in manual transmission option.
The turbo petrol engine will be offered with a 6-speed manual transmission or 7-speed manual mode with options for the X-Chronic CVT gearshift.
Available in three trims - RXE, RXS and RXZ, the new Duster's six-speed manual gets a starting price (10.49 Lakh (ex showroom)).
There is also an option to opt for the X-Tronic CVT option with a seven-speed manual mode that claims to return 16.42 kilometers per liter of petrol.
CVT - RXS and RXZ have two trims, and. Starts at 12.99 Lakh.
Renault will also offer the option of the current 1.5L petrol engine that starts at (8.59 Lakh (ex-showroom)).
Renault is hoping that this new engine
injects much-needed life into the Duster, which at one time, ruled the compact SUV segment. "It is a world-class engine and empowers our successful global SUVs and crossovers such as the Kadozar and Arcana," said Venkataram Mamilapalle, Country CEO and Managing Director of Renault India Operations. "The bolder and more powerful Duster will definitely inspire more people to join the growing family of adventure seekers and explore new terrains and horizons."
The new Duster offers a high ground clearance of 205 mm
with a high approach and departure angle to accommodate Indian road conditions and consumer preferences. The kayak roof rails, body-colored ORVMs, matte black tailgate embellishers, and waterfall LED tail lamps further enhance its dynamic stance.
Among safety features, the Renault Duster conforms to the front,
side and pedestrian accident norms set by Indian authorities. It is equipped with a host of active and passive safety features with antilock-braking systems (ABS) such as electronic brake distribution (EBD), driver and passenger airbags, rear parking sensors, seat belt reminders and speed alerts. All these security features are standard in all versions. It also has features like reverse parking camera, electronic stability program (ESP) and hill-start assist.
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