MILEGE
The 1.5-litre dCi deisel engine of the Duster is tuned to two different states putting out two different power outputs (83.8bhp and 108.5bhp). Renault Duster is capable to deliver 20.46kmpl for mileage for the 83.8bhp diesel engine and 19.01kmpl for the 108.5bhp powertrain. As it is apparent that the petrol variants of any car model offer a lesser mileage in comparison to the diesel ones; Duster’s case is no different as the petrol powered variants of Renault Duster offers a mileage of 13.24kmpl.
EXTERIOR
Despite its compact dimensions, the SUV looks massive as it adorns big wheel arches, roof rails, chrome wide grille, the skid plate, antenna, high ground clearance and the big wheels. The rugged exteriors of Duster are marked by three slat grille which ingrains a big Renault emblem at the center. The off-roader like plastic cladding all around has been added to protect the vehicle’s body as well as to add its sporty appeal. Renault Duster's large horizontal grille is wedged between a pair of double optics headlamps. A sleek body color bumper in the front gives way to black plastic cladding, which houses round fog lamps on either side. A nudge bar holds the number plate in its centre. The bonnet is all flat with no curves, however some character lines are visible. Tinted large windshield gives way to the high roof. The roof antenna is an example of aerodynamic design and helps reduce wind noise and turbulence. The side profile is the most interesting one with lot of contours. The belt-line is very sharp. Body color door handles, wing mirrors and fuel lid can be seen. The two windows are followed by a quarter glass though no third row is present inside. The most noticeable part is the wheel arches, which are very prominently seamed. Under the large wheel arches are the large 16 inch alloy wheels. The rear side is marked by a curvy boot lid, skid plate, vertically placed tail lamps with D-Shaped curve alongside, high mount stop lamp, hexagonal windshield (having six sides) with a rear viper, Renault badge and reflectors. The boot lip opener has a Duster written plate over it. Just below it, is the number plate. The rear bumper is also not very wide but is painted in body color.
Exterior Measurements
Renault Duster length exceeds 4 meters and thus could distance itself from the sub 4 meters contenders, who does not have to pay heavy excise duty. The overall length of this SUV is 4.315 meters, just shorter than its big brother Renault Koleos, and a width of 1.822 meters. Considering its size and high ground clearance of 205 mm, it looks an utter off-roader. The height of this SUV is 1695 mm. The total kerb weight of Duster is 1235 kg with a wheelbase of 2673 mm.
INTERIOR
The Duster has a seating capacity of only 5 passengers. All black-theme in the interiors take away the luxury quotient but renders a sporty look . The 3-spoke steering, which bears Renault’s logo, is electrically powered but can be a bit too heavy on turns. The dash is quite curvy and looks sporty.The AC vents on shiny brown central console and either sides of dashboard can be closed completely .The rear seat passengers can have individual AC vents outlined with shiny brown color for their comfort. The instrument console has large dials akin to SUV and is illuminated in red. A lot of interior equipments looks like borrowed from Logan. The same semi hooded instrument cluster cover with its chrome polished dials with a digital display in the center, all comes from Logan. The gear lever is a bit stubborn like the steering. The glove box provided in the Duster is large. Renault Duster’s flat seats provides better under-thigh and back support. The material used on the door sills is decent if not up-market. The music system is integrated well in the central console and looks modish with its Bluetooth and Aux input functions. Front seats are two electrically programmable but without memory functions. Power window switches for the rear passengers are most likely to be on comfortable door pads. The shiny brown door handles are big to hold while turns and jerk.
Interior Comfort
The air-conditioning is good, but climate control would have been better. more practical and functional, its passenger compartment can hold 5 passengers and provides up to 475 litre of space in the boot (depending on version), easily providing enough space to carry all their luggage and leisure equipment. With the back seat folded down, the space available goes up to 1,636 litre. Folding the front passenger seat down enables objects as long as 2.65 meters to be carried in the passenger compartment.
ENGINE
Renault Duster comes with 1.5 dCi diesel engine that has been taken from Nissan Micra and comes coupled with a five-speed manual gearbox in diesel variant RxE and 84bhp RxL and six speed manual gearbox in 108.5bhp RxL and RxZ. The 1461cc engine is tweaked in two different ways so to produce two different power outputs- 83.8bhp and 108.5bhp. The one delivering 83.8bhp churns out 200Nm of torque and the one with higher power sheds out 248Nm. Renault Duster also comes with a 1.6 litre DOHC petrol engine. The petrol (1598cc) produces 100.5bhp at 5850rpm and a maximum torque of 145Nm at 3750rpm.
STEREO
Renault Duster comes with an integrated 2DIN Audio (CD/MP3/AM/FM) with USB, Aux-in & Bluetooth with 4 speakers. The music system is good and the high-end variants also come with the steering mounted controls
MERITS
Good Drivability, Fuel Economy and Roomy Interiors
DEMERITS
Seating capacity
Renault Duster PriceRs 7.91 - 12.13 lakh
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