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    Completed ~10000 KMs, driven through out south India - A mighty dinosaur which can go anywhere.

    9 years ago | Jubin Jose

    User Review on Renault Duster [2012-2015] 85 PS RxE Diesel

    Detail Review:
    Rating parameters
    (out of 5)

    5.0

    Exterior

    4.0

    Comfort

    5.0

    Performance

    5.0

    Fuel Economy

    4.0

    Value for Money

    PURCHASE:
    New

    DRIVING:
    Its my mate since ages

    Exterior Really great, except thin painting and low cost door handles.

    Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Space, drive position is good. for driver and others. features cut like armrest, a/c not sufficient on highways in summer. Comfort is bad road is really good - class above other comparable sedans. Enough space for 5 grown ups in the car.

    Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is a power horse, never runs behind on highways, fuel economy on highways with a/c 19.1kms/ltre for 85ps. Gear box is good qulity but not as good as Hondas.

    Ride Quality & Handling Ride is excellent, Handling is marvellous. 85PS w/o ABS is a bit shaky at curves above 120km/hr.

    Final Words 85PS diesel variant is  a real value for money on Indian roads. You can go almost anywhere, if there is something called road, really good for highways, hill stations. Bad road drive quality is commendable.

     This is not a luxury SUV, but a complete car for those who drive across long distance. If you see it that way, its reall value for money. I would say way above comparably priced sedans and MUVs/CSUVs. A Sedan+MUV+MPV+SUV.

    Areas of improvement A/C quality can be better, exterior paint quality can be better. Armrest for driver.

    Sales was pathetic initially, their showroom has no management discipline. Kochi Renault prepared hypothecation when the money was paid in full! so many boys and girls as staff, but hardly any men to handle things. I hope things improved in 2014.

    Suspension, handling, clearance, looks, fine engine, mileage, compactness, boot space, driving easeThin exterior painiting, right side wndshld post blocks view, no armrest for driver, a/c less cool
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