{"id":21844,"date":"2026-06-05T15:47:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=21844"},"modified":"2026-06-05T15:47:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:47:19","slug":"renault-duster-suv-fuel-efficiency-revealed-more-efficient-than-these-suvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=21844","title":{"rendered":"Renault Duster SUV fuel-efficiency revealed: More efficient than these SUVs!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-131533284,imgsize-1520152,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/renault-duster-suv-fuel-efficiency-revealed-more-efficient-than-these-suvs.jpg\" alt=\"Renault Duster SUV fuel-efficiency revealed: More efficient than these SUVs!\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Renault India today announced an ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figure of 19.41kmpl for the Duster\u2019s 1.0-litre Turbo TCe 100 petrol engine, making it the most fuel-efficient powertrain currently offered in the SUV\u2019s range.<!-- --> The mileage figure exceeds that of the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol variants, which return 17.75kmpl with the manual gearbox and 18.45kmpl with the automatic transmission. The 1.0-litre engine is available in the Authentic, Evolution and Techno trims, priced between Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 13.49 lakh (ex-showroom).<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Design-wise, Renault has introduced India-specific design changes to the new-generation Duster while retaining the overall silhouette of the third-generation global model. <!-- -->The India-spec SUV gets redesigned headlamps with eyebrow-shaped LED daytime running lights that also function as turn indicators. It features a revised grille with prominent Duster badging, replacing the Renault logo, along with a front bumper that uses a protruding silver surround and pixel-style fog lamps.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>From the side, the Duster carries black cladding over the wheel arches and lower body, C-pillar-mounted rear door handles, and functional roof rails. At the rear, triangular tail-lamps are linked by an LED light bar not seen on the global version. Additional changes include a roof-mounted spoiler, a textured licence plate housing and a black rear bumper with a silver insert.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>Moving inside, the Duster\u2019s interior has been redesigned extensively for the Indian market. The India-spec version features a completely new dashboard design with a dual-screen layout, soft-touch surfaces and revised trim elements. <!-- -->The cabin uses silver accents and contrast green stitching, a dedicated button panel on the centre console, a slide-adjustable front armrest with storage and more. Features include a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a panoramic sunroof, a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, a powered tailgate, 6-way powered and ventilated front seats, 48-colour ambient lighting, keyless entry with push button start\/stop, multi-drive modes and more.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>Safety features include six airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, 360-degree camera, electric parking brake, disc brakes on all four wheels and Level 2 ADAS features.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>The new Renault Duster is offered with three engine options &#8211; a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 100 PS power and 160 nm torque paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. Another engine is a 1.3-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged petrol with 163 PS power and 280 nm torque paired with a 6-speed DCT or a 6-speed manual. There\u2019s also a bigger 1.8-litre strong hybrid petrol engine with 109 hp paired with a 49hp electric motor and a 20hp hybrid starter generator (HSG), paired with a 1.4kWh (280V) battery.<!-- --> Together, this configuration delivers a combined system output of 160hp and 172Nm.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/auto\/cars\/renault-duster-suv-fuel-efficiency-revealed-more-efficient-than-these-suvs\/articleshow\/131533281.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renault India today announced an ARAI-certified fuel-efficiency figure of 19.41kmpl for the Duster\u2019s 1.0-litre Turbo TCe 100 petrol engine, making it the most fuel-efficient powertrain currently offered in the SUV\u2019s range. The mileage figure exceeds that of the 1.3-litre turbo-petrol variants, which return 17.75kmpl with the manual gearbox and 18.45kmpl with the automatic transmission. 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