- Renault company organized a grand event in Chennai, where senior officials of the Group were present
Punjab Newsline | Chennai
French car company Renault has started delivering its new Renault Duster in India. People had been waiting for this vehicle for a long time, and now the wait is finally over. To make the first delivery special, the company organized a grand event in Chennai, where senior officials of the Renault Group were present.
The first Duster was handed over to a renowned doctor from Chennai, Arthanari Manickavasagam. The keys were personally presented by Renault Group CEO François Provost and India CEO Stephane Deblaise.
Along with the delivery of the new Duster, Renault has also opened its new R Store on Mount Road in Chennai. This showroom is large and modern, covering a total area of about 4,500 square feet, with 3,000 square feet dedicated to vehicle display. Up to five cars can be showcased at a time. A special delivery area has also been created to enhance customer experience. The company says the store will offer improved facilities to visitors.
This is the second R Store in Chennai, taking the total number of such stores in India to 11. The company plans to open 70 such outlets by the end of this year, making access easier for customers. Renault already has more than 350 sales centers across the country.
The new Duster is gaining strong popularity in the mid-size SUV segment. Under the “Renault Forever” program, the company is offering benefits of up to 7 years or 150,000 kilometers. Due to the new Duster, along with models like Renault Kiger and Renault Triber, Renault’s sales saw a 77% increase in March 2026.
The new Renault Duster comes with a refreshed design and advanced features, priced between ₹10.49 lakh and ₹18.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with turbo petrol engines ranging from 999cc to 1333cc, delivering power between 99 bhp and 161 bhp. The mileage ranges from 17.75 to 18.45 kmpl, with both manual and automatic transmission options.
In terms of features, it offers a sporty look, LED lights, 212mm ground clearance, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, a 7-inch digital cluster, wireless connectivity, 6 airbags, a 360° camera, Level-2 ADAS, and 518 litres of boot space.