Renault Duster safety rating confirmed with 5-star Bharat NCAP score — Details
- 15 stars in Bharat NCAP 2026 for both adult and child occupant protection
- 2Rating applies to Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+, & Iconic variants
- 3Tested at 1621 kg crash weight at ARAI and CIRT facilities in India
For many people in India the original Duster holds a special place. It was affordable, practical and genuinely capable on rough roads. The new 2026 Renault Duster brings all of that back but with something the original never had — a verified crash safety rating from Bharat NCAP.
The 2026 Duster scored 5 stars in both adult and child occupant protection categories under the Bharat NCAP programme. That puts it among the better performing SUVs in India from a safety standpoint. Whether you are buying the base Authentic or going for the top Iconic, the rating applies across the lineup.
The tested variants were the Evolution (1.3L MT), the Techno (1.3L DCT) and the Iconic (1.3L MT). Bharat NCAP assessed the car at a crash test weight of 1621 kg, and the assessment was published in 2026.
2026 Renault Duster safety rating in adult occupant protection — Almost perfect
The Renault Duster scores 30.49 out of 32 for adult occupant protection, just 1.51 points short of a perfect score. Here is the breakdown:
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Frontal offset deformable barrier test | 14.49 out of 16 |
| Side movable deformable barrier test | 16.00 out of 16 |
| Side pole impact test | OK |
| Total adult occupant protection | 30.49 out of 32 |
The Renault Duster got a perfect 16 out of 16 in the side movable deformable barrier test. That means in a side collision, the occupants inside are well protected. The frontal test was also very good at 14.49 out of 16, though not perfect. The side pole impact test result was marked OK, meaning the car did not fail this assessment.
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Renault Duster safety rating child occupant protection
| Component | Score |
|---|---|
| Dynamic score | 24 out of 24 |
| CRS installation score | 12 out of 12 |
| Vehicle assessment score | 9 out of 13 |
| Total child occupant protection | 45.00 out of 49 |
The Renault Duster scores 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection. This rating is based on three parts. The dynamic score is a full 24 out of 24, which shows that the child restraint systems (CRS) perform well during a crash. The CRS installation score is also perfect at 12 out of 12, meaning child seats can be installed correctly without confusion.
The vehicle assessment score is 9 out of 13. This looks at features like ISOFIX mounts, labelling, and airbag cut-off switches. There is still some scope for improvement in this area.
| Child dummy | Child restraint used | CRS type | Installation | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-month-old child | Joie i-Spin 360 | i-SIZE | ISOFIX with leg support | Rear-facing (RWF) |
| 3 years old child | Joie i-Spin 360 | i-SIZE | ISOFIX with leg support | Rear-facing (RWF) |
Both child dummies scored 8 out of 8 in the frontal test and 4 out of 4 in the side test, indicating perfect dynamic scores. ISOFIX points are available on the outer rear seats, which is where child seats are usually installed. The front passenger seat does not get ISOFIX, which is standard for most cars. A manual passenger airbag cut-off switch is provided, which is required if a rear-facing child seat is placed in the front.
2026 Renault Duster safety features — what comes as standard
The following safety features are available as standard fitment across all Renault Duster variants.
- 6 Airbags
- emergency stop signal (ESS)
- ABS
- EBD with brake assist
- rear occupant alert
- follow me home headlamps
- traction control system
- cornering stability control
- seatbelt with load limiter - front
- 3 point seat belts (all seats)
- rear door child lock
- impact sensing door unlock
- speed sensing door lock
- inside door override (all doors)
- immobilizer
- central locking
- front passenger airbag on/ off indicator
- burglar alarm
- pedestrian protection
- speed alert warning
- rollover sensor
- all seat head rest adjustable
- seat belt pretensioners
- tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
- hill start assist
- day night IRVM manual
- all power window with auto up down & safety
- seatbelt reminder - all seats
- 3 point seat belts (all seats)
- ISOFIX
- auto headlamps
- passenger airbag on/ off switch
- rear parking assist
Renault Duster safety features are not available on all variants
The Renault Duster comes with loded set of safety features as standard. As you move up the variants, more safety features are added. Higher trims bring in things like cruise control, blind spot warning, a 360-degree camera, lane departure warning, and more. Below is a variant-wise breakdown of the safety features.
Evolution & Techno (Additional over Authentic) | Techno+ (Additional over Evolution & Techno) | Iconic & Iconic Launch Edition (Additional over Techno+) |
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