Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Quote:
Originally Posted by engrohit Hi Clouseau
That's an excellent FE. I am getting 16 to 16.5 for 2200 KM. The FE you are reporting is over how many KM?
My city runs are in bumper to bumper mumbai traffic, this accounts for approx 40% of my total running till date. | Quote:
Originally Posted by thoma
I don't think even the Micra, which shares the same heart, won't give 20 kmpl in city. Have you checked it over a full tank? What were the traffic conditions like? Are you getting this FE consistently?
And, what does she return on the highway? | Quote:
Originally Posted by swiftnfurious Time to think differently with the Duster or monocoque SUVs in general. Read thru the reviews & you will understand your fear with high GC on Duster is unwarranted. :-)
Could you tell us your constant speed, gear, road conditions, AC usage, time of travel, traffic density, load in the car & above all, how do you calculate FE?
EDIT: FYI, guess yours is the first Duster to report 20+ kmpl on the forum. How much has your car run? | Quote:
Originally Posted by suchit23 This sounds too good to be true ![Shockked](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Shockked.png) Are you reporting this from the MID after allowing it to average out for one full tank at least if not more? Have you done a manual calculation to double check if the MID is not reporting bad numbers? Because if you can get ARAI figures in full city driving then manufacturers will hire you for their R&D immediately! ![Clapping](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Clapping.gif) |
Hi,
Here's a detailed response to your queries on the FE:
- My Duster has crossed 2500kms. I drive it alone during the week and the load increases to the wife and kids on weekends. Most of my driving is in off-peak hours (late morning, afternoon and evening) although in metros like Delhi you still end up in bumper to bumper traffic a few times each trip. In the average trip of 10-14 kms that i do I rarely hit 5th gear and mostly am in 2nd (mild traffic) or 4th (mild cruising).
- The FE of I'm reporting is now over the last 2 full tanks. I am going mostly by the reading on the computer with only 1 manual check so far.
- BTW swiftnfurious even if my fears about the high GC are unwarranted I always tend to drive slower than most and especially go easy on turns ![Stupid](https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/images/smilies/Sign stupid.gif)
- For all the Naysayers out there who are questioning the FE I'm reporting, do keep in mind that there was another person on this forum who reported greater mileage than this in his first few weeks (jsing3 reported 25 kmpl) - so don't be too surprised at reports around the 19-20 mark!
- Oh and suchit23, the ARAI are welcome to contact me for driving tips. Maybe you should too Quote:
Originally Posted by raul I think the simple reason for this is they started taking bookings in the UK in July and committed to start deliveries in January 2013.
They did not anticipate the extent of India demand, but they had to keep up the commitment to the UK public who too are waiting anxiously for their Dusters'.
Apart from India this is the only other right hand drive market so the production will have to happen from here.
I have always heard they have a capacity to manufacture 400000 vehicles a year in their Chennai facility, clearly they are not yet at full capacity or the local Duster demand would be a piece of cake. | Quote:
Originally Posted by gemi_kk hmm.. forgot this scenario. thanks
Regarding plant capacity, they initially started the duster assembly lines which were capable of making 5000 cars, they are working hard to add more capacity (source : dealer) but never received any info on the plant's actual capacity. Thanks. |
Hi Raul,
As I recall there was some fair anticipation of Renault's Dacia brand - as seen on the News part of a TopGear episode if you've seen it? So you're right that they wanted to keep their commitment to the UK public. After all Renault are European and that market is always close to their hearts (and wallets)
But let's not forget that Renault-Nissan have bet the bank on the Duster. It is a very important VOLUME car for them and even on lower margins volume products drive profits. This is why they must ship the Duster wherever they see demand - especially where there is great sales potential.
Cheers!
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