{"id":3541,"date":"2026-01-30T13:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/?p=3541"},"modified":"2026-01-30T13:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T07:31:09","slug":"renault-duster-2026-india-vs-global-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carbikebhp.com\/blogs\/renault-duster-2026-india-vs-global-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Renault Duster 2026 India Vs Global Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3541\" class=\"elementor elementor-3541\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d14ddb0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d14ddb0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-965afb8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"965afb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">In India, the Renault Duster is more than just an SUV\u2014it\u2019s a symbol of Renault\u2019s early success and a model that reshaped the midsize SUV market. After a significant hiatus, Renault has officially unveiled the 2026 Renault Duster for the Indian market. This comeback features a modern, feature-packed design with a focus on meeting the specific preferences of Indian buyers. While the new Duster shares its global roots with the Dacia-branded model, the India-spec version is far from a simple rebadge, boasting several critical upgrades.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60123a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60123a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">India Launch Timeline and Pricing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bb12a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6bb12a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>India Reveal:<\/strong> 2025<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Price Announcement:<\/strong> Early 2026<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Expected Launch:<\/strong> 2026<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Estimated Starting Price:<\/strong> \u20b910 lakh (ex-showroom)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Renault is positioning the new Duster as a popular midsize SUV, set to compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Tata Sierra.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0bd9e8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0bd9e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exterior Design: India vs. Global<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31f008b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31f008b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Front Design Differences<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The India-spec Duster stands out with unique front-end styling:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Branding:<\/strong> The Indian model features prominent &#8220;Duster&#8221; badging instead of the large Renault lettering found on the global model.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lighting:<\/strong> While both models retain a similar headlamp shape, the India-spec Duster gets thinner LED DRLs and unique internal elements.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Bumper:<\/strong> The design features three higher-set air intakes, vertically stacked lower grille elements, fog lights moved to the sides, and more black plastic siding with silver accents.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Overall, the India-spec Duster looks more premium and urban, while the global version maintains a rugged appeal.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Side Profile Tweaks<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Unique Elements for India:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Himalayan-style fender badges on select models<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yellow \u201ciconic\u201d strip along the doors<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yellow \u201cDuster\u201d branding on the roof rails<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Black-finished 18-inch alloy wheels (global models get silver or dual-tone options)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">These details give the Duster a sportier, more youthful vibe in India. An interesting modern touch: rear door handles are integrated into the C-pillar\u2014something new for Indian buyers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Rear Design: Connected Lighting<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>India-Spec Duster:<\/strong> Features a full-width LED tail lamp strip across the tailgate.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Global Model:<\/strong> Uses separate tail lamps.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additional India-exclusive upgrades include sleeker tail lamp elements, a combination of glossy and matte black finishes, and a two-tone rear bumper with silver trim\u2014aligning with current Indian SUV trends.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d39fff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d39fff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cabin Experience: Premium and Sporty<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff000d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ff000d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Interior Design Upgrades<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>India-Spec Duster:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yellow contrast stitching on seats, dashboard, steering wheel, and door pads<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Distinctive \u201cDuster\u201d branding in yellow<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Faux carbon fiber inserts and satin silver trim<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Two-tone leatherette seat upholstery<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Global Model:<\/strong><\/span><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Simpler, monotone grey interior<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Renault has clearly elevated the cabin experience to meet Indian expectations for luxury.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Driver-Focused Dashboard<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Redesigned center console for better usability<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Retains physical buttons for climate controls\u2014a plus for Indian drivers<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Overall, the India-spec Duster\u2019s interior feels more upscale, sporty, and user-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d15c472 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d15c472\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Feature Highlights: Tech and Safety<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba98497 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba98497\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Common Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Wireless Apple CarPlay &amp; Android Auto<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">6 airbags, ESC, ISOFIX mounts<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">360-degree camera<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>India-Specific Features<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Built-in Google apps for infotainment<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">10.25-inch fully digital instrument cluster (higher trims)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Panoramic sunroof<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Powered &amp; ventilated front seats<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dual-zone climate control with air filter<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Multi-color ambient lighting<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Advanced Safety: ADAS Edge<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The India-spec Duster boasts a more comprehensive ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) suite, surpassing both the global version and many segment rivals.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5350ce0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5350ce0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Powertrain Options: Tailored for India<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f11ee7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f11ee7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Global Engine Lineup<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.2L three-cylinder turbo-petrol hybrid<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.3L turbo-petrol<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.0L LPG<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">1.6L strong hybrid<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Optional all-wheel drive (AWD) in select markets<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>India-Spec Engine Choices<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1.0L Turbo Petrol:<\/strong> 100 PS, 160 Nm, 6-speed MT<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1.3L Turbo Petrol Mild Hybrid:<\/strong> 163 PS, 280 Nm, 6-speed MT\/DCT<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>1.8L Strong Hybrid:<\/strong> Specifications TBA, with 8-speed DHT<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Key Difference:<\/strong> Indian buyers will not get AWD, which is available in global markets.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89b6591 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"89b6591\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pricing and Rivals<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0461187 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0461187\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Expected Starting Price:<\/strong> \u20b910 lakh (ex-showroom)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Key Competitors:<\/strong> Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Maruti Victoris, and Tata Sierra (upcoming)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Renault is aiming to deliver maximum features and hybrid technology at an aggressive price point.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8828595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8828595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expert Verdict<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc78193 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc78193\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The India-spec 2026 Renault Duster is far from a mere rebadged global SUV. Renault has meticulously tuned it for Indian buyers, upgrading design, interior quality, features, and safety. While the lack of AWD might disappoint some enthusiasts, the addition of strong hybrid technology, premium interiors, ADAS, and a panoramic sunroof make the new Duster a strong contender in the segment. This approach makes the Duster a future-ready, well-rounded midsize SUV for Indian roads.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f6fd843 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f6fd843\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8891140 uael-faq-box-layout-yes align-at-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-uael-faq\" data-id=\"8891140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"uael-faq.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id='uael-faq-wrapper-143' class=\"uael-faq-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-faq-container uael-faq-layout-accordion\" data-layout=\"accordion\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-37fe5a8\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-37fe5a8 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-1-69d6c19350afe\">When will the 2026 Renault Duster launch in India?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The new Duster is expected to launch in India in 2026.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e8c5acc\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e8c5acc uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-2-69d6c19350c5f\">What is the expected price of the 2026 Renault Duster?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prices are expected to start at around \u20b910 lakh (ex-showroom).<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-e00f0cc\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-e00f0cc uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-3-69d6c19350c92\">Is the India-spec Duster different from the global model?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, the India-spec Duster has unique design elements, a more premium interior, extra features, and a distinct engine lineup.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-f0c0420\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon uael-accordion-icon-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M177 159.7l136 136c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9l-22.6 22.6c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L160 255.9l-96.4 96.4c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0L7 329.7c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l136-136c9.4-9.5 24.6-9.5 34-.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uael-question-f0c0420 uael-question-span\" tabindex=\"0\" id=\"uael-faq-4-69d6c19350cbe\">Does the new Duster get a hybrid engine in India?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, Renault will introduce a strong hybrid powertrain for the Indian market.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"uael-accordion-962b9af\" class=\"uael-faq-accordion\" role=\"tablist\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class= \"uael-accordion-title\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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id=\"uael-faq-5-69d6c19350ce4\">Will the India-spec Duster get AWD?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uael-accordion-content\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">No, the India-spec Duster will not offer all-wheel drive, unlike some global versions.<\/span><\/p><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In India, the Renault Duster is more than just an SUV\u2014it\u2019s a symbol of Renault\u2019s early success and a model 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