Renault Duster facelift spied with automatic gearbox

It seems Renault India is about to offer the Duster with the convenience of an automatic gearbox. The popular compact SUV has been spotted wearing heavy camouflage and a makeshift paper covering for the gear lever.    

While the concealed gear lever is a clear giveaway that Renault India is readying an automatic version, the heavy camouflage on the exterior suggests that the brand could also be preparing a facelift with updated looks.    

The Duster automatic is expected to come with Renault’s EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) gearbox. This 6-speed unit will be paired with the existing 108bhp 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine. Renault could also equip this dual-clutch gearbox in the all-wheel drive version of the Duster.

When launched, the Duster automatic will mainly compete with the automatic version of the recently launched Hyundai Creta.

Source: AutoX