Renault India today launched the Duster facelift range, which was recently unveiled at the Auto Expo 2016 featuring a 6 speed Easy–R AMT, along with more than 32 new changes.
The Duster facelift with manual transmission is available in five trims– Standard, RXE, RXL, RXS, and RXZ, with both diesel and petrol powertrains on offer. While the introductory petrol base variant is priced at Rs. 8, 46, 999 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi), the top of the line AWD (4×4) variant will come with an introductory price of Rs. 13, 56, 999 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). Along with this, the Duster facelift will also come with a 6 speed Easy–R AMT in a diesel powertrain at an introductory price of Rs. 11, 66, 999 (Ex-Showroom, Delhi). Bookings for the New Duster will open across dealerships starting March 3, 2016. Bookings can be made either at the dealerships or through the Renault Duster App.
The Duster facelift diesel offerings are powered by a K9K 1.5 litre dCi engine(common rail direct injection)and will deliver a maximum power of 110PS@4000rpm and peak torque of 245Nm@1750rpm. The engine is mated to a 6 speed manual transmission delivering a fuel efficiency of 19.72 kmpl (ARAI). The Duster facelift with 6 speed Easy–R AMT is available on the K9K 1.5 litre dCi engine with a maximum power of 110 PS@4000rpm and peak torque of245Nm@1750rpm. The new Easy – R AMTprovides similar fuel economy claimed at19.6 kmpl (ARAI).
Also read: Auto Expo 2016 : New Renault Duster Easy-R AMT Unveiled; Images and Details
The Duster facelift receives refreshed front and rear looks, electrically adjustable and foldable ORVM’s with turn indicators, waterfall LED tail lamps, Hawk eye cluster headlamps, firefly fog lamps, 16 inch Gun Metal Finish Alloy wheels and KayakRoof Rails. Also on offer will be the Duster facelift with a new shade, namely Cayenne Orange.
On the interiors, the Duster facelift receives a crimson-black theme with a double spacer fabric for AWD, and a Cedarwood-Black theme with embossed fabric for other variants. Some other features the duster facelift is equipped with include a rear view camera with guidelines, automatic air-conditioning, auto-up/down window with anti-pinch and media navigation. Safety wise, the Duster facelift receives ABS, EBD with brake assist; dual airbags, ESP and hill start assist.
Following is the variant wise price list for the duster facelift. All prices are Ex-Showroom, Delhi:
| Renault Duster | Petrol
4X2 MT |
Diesel 85 PS
4×2 MT |
Diesel 110 PS
4×2 MT |
Diesel 110 PS
4×2 AMT |
Diesel 110 PS 4×4 MT |
| Standard | – | 9,26,999 | – | – | – |
| RXE | 8,46,999 | 9,46,999 | – | – | – |
| RXL | 9,26,999 | 10,26,999 | 11,06,999 | 11,66,999 | – |
| RXS | – | 10,76,999 | – | – | – |
| RXZ | – | 11,46,999 | 12,26,999 | 12,86,999 | 13,56,999 |
Have a look at the gallery for the Reanult Duster facelift:
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