Renault Duster Hybrid launched at Rs 16.99 lakh with 29 kmpl claimed mileage
- 1First Renault in India to get a strong hybrid powertrain.
- 2System combines a 1.8L petrol engine, two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery
- 3Renault claims an ARAI-certified 29 kmpl
Renault India has launched the Duster Strong Hybrid at a starting price of Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the first Renault model in India to get the company's E-Tech strong hybrid technology. The SUV is available in three variants: Evolution, Techno and Emotion. Bookings are now open with a booking amount of Rs 21,000.
The strong hybrid system allows the Duster to run on electric power alone for short distances. It does not need to be plugged in, as the battery charges while driving and braking. It will compete with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Maruti Suzuki Victoris.
2026 Renault Duster Hybrid price
The Renault Duster Strong Hybrid price starts at Rs 16.99 lakh. The range tops out at Rs 19.49 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom.
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom) |
|---|---|
| Evolution Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 | Rs 16,99,000 |
| Techno Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 | Rs 18,99,000 |
| Emotion Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 | Rs 19,49,000 |
The Techno costs Rs 2 lakh more than the Evolution, while the Emotion is Rs 50,000 more than the Techno. The Emotion adds ventilated front seats, 6-way power adjustment and dune brown leatherette upholstery. According to Renault, nearly half of diesel SUVs in the Duster's segment sell between Rs 17 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, putting the Techno and Emotion variants in this price band.
Renault Duster Strong Hybrid specifications
The Renault Duster Strong Hybrid powertrain is called E-Tech 160. It has a 1.8-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, two electric motors, a 1.4 kWh battery and a multi-mode automatic gearbox.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8-litre petrol, 4 cylinders, 1,789 cc |
| Engine power | 110 PS at 5,300 to 5,800 rpm |
| Fuel injection | 350-bar direct injection, Atkinson cycle |
| Fuel | Petrol (E20 compatible) |
| Traction motor power | 50 PS at 5,000 to 7,000 rpm |
| Peak motor torque | 208 Nm |
| Second motor | High-voltage starter generator |
| Battery | 1.4 kWh lithium-ion, 247 V, refrigerant-cooled |
| Battery warranty | 8 years or 1,60,000 km |
| Maximum system output | 160 PS |
| Gearbox | Multi-mode automatic, 2 electric and 4 petrol gears |
| Drive combinations | 15 |
| 0 to 100 km/h | 9.61 seconds (Renault claim) |
The strong hybrid system produces a combined output of 160 PS, while the electric motor delivers 208 Nm of torque. The system's combined torque remains unconfirmed. The traction motor drives the SUV in electric mode, while the starter generator helps with gear shifts and charges the battery. The automatic gearbox uses Formula 1-inspired technology and combines petrol and electric gears in 15 ways to suit different driving conditions.
The E-Tech system has six driving modes, including electric-only, petrol-only, series hybrid, parallel hybrid, energy recovery and battery charging through the petrol engine. It automatically selects the mode based on driving conditions.
New Renault Duster Strong Hybrid mileage
Renault claims an ARAI-certified mileage of 29 kmpl and range of over 1,400 km for the Duster Strong Hybrid. The SUV also claims up to 80% of city driving can be done in electric mode, with up to 29% lower fuel consumption than diesel and 40% lower CO2 emissions per km.
According to Renault, the SUV starts in electric mode and switches between electric, petrol and hybrid power automatically. The E-Save mode lets drivers reserve battery charge for later, while B mode increases regenerative braking to recover more energy when slowing down or driving downhill. Actual mileage and range will vary with traffic, load and driving style.
2026 Renault Duster Hybrid interior and features
The Renault Duster Strong Hybrid Emotion gets dune brown leatherette upholstery and a carbon-finish wrap on the upper dashboard. The Techno variant gets desert beige semi-leatherette seats, a matching dashboard wrap and a brown finish on the upper dashboard.
The cabin also gets a raised centre console with an e-shifter and physical buttons, and smaller headrests.
Here are the features listed by Renault:
- 10.1-inch openR link multimedia system with connected features through the MYR app
- 10.25-inch TFT driver display
- Akramys sound system with six speakers
- Wireless smartphone charging
- Electric panoramic sunroof
- Electric powered tailgate
- Automatic dual-zone air conditioning
- Electric front seats with 6-way adjust (Emotion)
- Ventilated front seats (Emotion)
- Renault hands-free access card with push button start
- All power windows with auto up and down
- Touch-activated cabin lighting
- Auto headlamps
- Full LED headlamps, LED tail lamps and LED fog lamps
- 18-inch alloy wheels in "Outback" diamond cut or "Ridge" flex designs
Renault Duster Strong Hybrid safety features
The Renault Duster Strong Hybrid comes with 35 standard safety features, including six airbags, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), hill-hold assist, ESP and ISOFIX child-seat mounts. It also gets an electric parking brake with auto-hold, regenerative braking with B mode to reduce frequent braking, and battery thermal management system with a claimed first-in-segment cooling solution.
Renault Duster Hybrid boot space and more
The Renault Duster Strong Hybrid offers 372 litres of boot space under the parcel shelf and 544 litres up to the roof. It also has 32.6 litres of interior storage space, 212 mm of ground clearance, a 26.9-degree approach angle and a 34.7-degree departure angle.
Renault Duster Hybrid warranty
The Renault Duster comes with a seven-year or 1,50,000 km warranty under the Renault Forever programme. The 1.4 kWh lithium-ion battery pack gets a separate warranty of eight years or 1,60,000 km.
Renault also offers the optional Renault Forever Protect 360 ownership plan, starting at Rs 89,900. It includes three years of comprehensive zero-depreciation insurance, a three-year or 30,000 km maintenance contract and an assured resale value of 60% after three years. Financing is available through Renault's finance partners. Renault has not confirmed whether this package is included in the car's price.
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