Renault Duster Hybrid mileage figures top Grand Vitara, Victoris and Hyryder — Details
- 1Renault has announced an ARAI-certified mileage of 29 kmpl for the Duster Hybrid
- 2Bookings opened on October 9 at Rs 21,000. The launch is on October 17
- 3Powertrain is a 1.8-litre petrol engine with two electric motors & a 1.4 kWh battery
Renault has revealed the ARAI-certified mileage of the Duster Hybrid. The figure is 29 kmpl. The SUV will launch on October 17. The Duster Hybrid will be the third engine option on the new Duster, which went on sale earlier this year from Rs 10.49 lakh. It is also expected to make up for the absence of a diesel engine.
Renault Duster Hybrid mileage compared with rivals
The Duster Hybrid mileage of 29 kmpl is higher than the claimed figures of the three strong hybrid SUVs it will take on. The comparison below uses the ARAI-claimed numbers.
| Strong hybrid SUV | ARAI claimed mileage |
|---|---|
| Renault Duster Hybrid | 29 kmpl |
| Maruti Victoris strong hybrid | 28.65 kmpl |
| Maruti Grand Vitara strong hybrid | 27.97 kmpl |
| Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder strong hybrid | 27.97 kmpl |
The Duster is 1.03 kmpl ahead of the Grand Vitara and Hyryder. The Victoris is the closest, with a gap of just 0.35 kmpl. ARAI figures are lab-tested, so real-world mileage will be lower and will depend on traffic and driving style.
Engine, battery and hybrid system
| Specification | Duster Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.8-litre petrol, strong hybrid |
| Electric motors | 2 |
| Battery | 1.4 kWh |
| Combined power | 160 PS |
| Combined torque | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed dedicated hybrid transmission |
| ARAI mileage | 29 kmpl |
The Renault Duster Hybrid uses the E-Tech 160 system, which combines a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with two electric motors. One is a 20 hp motor that works as a generator, while the 49 hp motor drives the front wheels. A 1.4 kWh battery stores the electric power.
The strong-hybrid system can drive on electric power at low speeds, recover energy during braking and switch off the petrol engine when it is not needed. Renault claims up to 80% of city driving can be done in EV mode. Unlike the Grand Vitara, Victoris and Hyryder, which use an e-CVT with no fixed gears, the Duster Hybrid uses a gearbox with fixed ratios that can shift between gears. This could make it feel more like a conventional automatic.
Its 1.4 kWh battery is also larger than the 0.60 kWh pack in the Hyryder's strong hybrid. The larger battery may support more electric driving, but Renault has not confirmed whether this is the reason for the Duster's higher claimed mileage.
Renault Duster Hybrid price expectations
| Variant | 1.0-litre turbo MT | 1.3-litre turbo MT | 1.3-litre turbo DCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic | Rs 10,49,000 | - | - |
| Evolution | Rs 11,69,000 | Rs 12,99,000 | Rs 14,49,000 |
| Adventure Edition | Rs 12,99,000 | Rs 13,99,000 | Rs 15,39,000 |
| Adventure Dualtone Edition | - | Rs 14,19,000 | Rs 15,59,000 |
| Techno+ | - | Rs 15,29,000 | Rs 16,69,000 |
| Techno+ Dualtone | - | Rs 15,49,000 | Rs 16,89,000 |
| Iconic | - | Rs 16,99,000 | Rs 18,49,000 |
| Iconic Dualtone | - | Rs 17,19,000 | Rs 18,69,000 |
| Iconic Launch Edition Dualtone | - | Rs 17,19,000 | Rs 18,69,000 |
Bookings for the Renault Duster Hybrid are already open through Renault dealerships and the company website, with a booking amount of Rs 21,000. Renault has not confirmed delivery timelines, though some reports expect deliveries to begin in early November. The hybrid's price will be announced on October 17.
The standard Renault Duster is priced between Rs 10.49 lakh and Rs 18.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The Duster Hybrid is expected to cost between Rs 18 lakh and Rs 23 lakh (ex-showroom), but Renault has not confirmed these prices.
Rivals
The Renault Duster Hybrid will compete directly with the Maruti Grand Vitara, Maruti Victoris and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. It also sits in the same space as petrol SUVs such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Skoda Kushaq.
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