Key highlights
- Renault India has launched the new Duster Adventure Edition starting at Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Gets exclusive Adventure-themed cosmetic enhancements
- Launched on Bastille Day to celebrate the Duster’s legacy in India
Renault India has introduced the Duster Adventure Edition. Prices for the Adventure Edition start at Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and the SUV is available with three powertrain options.
The Adventure Edition celebrates the Duster’s reputation as one of the SUVs that popularised adventure touring in India, while adding a few exclusive styling elements over the standard model.
What’s new?
The biggest changes are cosmetic.
The Duster Adventure Edition gets:
- Adventure-themed body decals
- Topographical contour graphics
- Leh coordinates (34.27 N, 77.60 E) integrated into the decals
- Adventure-specific exterior embellishers
- Exclusive Adventure floor mats
According to Renault, the Leh coordinates are a tribute to the challenging terrain where the Duster earned its reputation as a capable adventure SUV.
Variants and prices
|
Variant |
Price (Ex-showroom) |
|
Adventure Turbo TCe 100 MT |
Rs 12.99 lakh |
|
Adventure Turbo TCe 160 MT |
Rs 13.99 lakh |
|
Adventure Turbo TCe 160 DCT |
Rs 15.39 lakh |
Features
Apart from the new Adventure package, the SUV continues to offer a comprehensive equipment list, including:
- Full-LED headlamps
- Electric panoramic sunroof
- Powered tailgate
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- 10.1-inch openR Link infotainment system
- Connected car technology via the My Renault app
- 17-inch alloy wheels
Engine options
The Adventure Edition is available with the same turbo-petrol engine options as the standard Duster:
- 1.0-litre Turbo TCe 100 with a manual gearbox
- 1.6-litre Turbo TCe 160 with either a manual or DCT automatic transmission
No mechanical changes have been made to the special edition.
Our thoughts
The Duster has always been associated with road trips and off-road adventures, so the Adventure Edition feels like a fitting tribute to one of Renault’s most successful nameplates in India. While the updates are largely cosmetic, the special edition adds a layer of exclusivity for buyers who want their Duster to stand out without compromising on the features and capability that made the SUV popular in the first place.
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