New Renault Duster facelift variant wise features explained

 - New Duster is available in six variants

 - The model is priced between Rs 7.99 lakhs and Rs 12.49 lakhs (ex-showroom)

The Renault Duster facelift was launched in India earlier this week, with prices starting at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The model is available in six variants, four trims and three engine options. Following are the variant wise features on the new Duster:

New Renault Duster RxE:

1.5-litre Petrol MT (Rs 7.99 lakhs) and 1.5-litre 84bhp Diesel MT (Rs 9.29 lakhs)

The base trims of the new Duster come equipped with the following features:

•Dual tone body coloured front bumper

•Projector headlamps

•Matte black tailgate embellisher

•LED tail lamps

•16 inch steel wheels with wheel covers

•Black fabric seats

•Remote keyless entry

•Tilt adjustable power steering

•Power windows

•ABS

•EBD with Brake Assist

•Dual airbags

•Speed sensing door lock

•Impact sensing auto door unlock

•Reverse parking sensors

•Driver and passenger seat belt reminder

Renault Duster RxS:

1.5-litre Petrol MT (Rs 9.19 lakhs), 1.5-litre 84bhp Diesel MT (Rs 9.99 lakhs) and 1.5-litre 108bhp Diesel MT (Rs 11.19 lakhs)

In addition to the features available on the RxE trim, the new Duster receives the following features: 

•Full chrome grille

•LED DRLs

•Brown fabric seats

•Electrically adjustable ORVMs with integrated turn indicators

•Brown fabric seats

•7 inch MediaNav infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and voice recognition

•4 speakers

•Steering mounted controls

•Rear arm-rest with cup holders

•Gearshift indicator

•Eco mode

•Cooled storage compartment

•Rear defogger

Renault Duster RxS (O):

1.5-litre Petrol CVT (Rs 9.99 lakhs) and 1.5-litre 108bhp Diesel AWD (Rs 12.49 lakhs)

In addition to the features available on the RxS trim, the Duster RxS (O) will come equipped with:

•16 inch diamond-cut alloy wheels

•Gearshift indicator (AWD only)

•ESP

•Hill Start Assist (HSA)

Renault Duster RxZ:

1.5-litre 108bhp Diesel MT (Rs 12.09 lakhs) and 1.5-litre 108bhp Diesel AMT (Rs 12.49 lakhs)

In addition to the features available on the RxS trim, the new Duster RxZ will receive:

•Front fog lamps

•Chrome exhaust pipe

•Satin chrome roof rails and door side sills

•Blue glazed fabric seats

•Automatic climate control

•EcoGuide

•Front tweeters (2 units)

•Gearshift indicator (MT only)

•Front driver seat arm-rest

•Height adjustable driver seat with lumbar support

•Height adjustable front seat belts

•Electrically foldable ORVMs

•Cruise control

•Speed limiter

•ESP (AMT only)

•Hill Start Assist (AMT only)

•Reverse parking camera with guidelines

•Rear wiper and washer

The new Renault Duster facelift is available with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and a 1.5-litre diesel engine. The petrol motor produces 104PS of power and is offered with a five speed manual transmission and a CVT unit. The diesel motor is available in two states of tune, 84bhp and 108bhp. The diesel unit can be had with a six speed manual transmission and an AMT unit. The Renault Duster facelift rivals the Mahindra XUV300, Ford EcoSport, Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza and the Honda WR-V.