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
