Renault Duster : Official Review

gurha · 23rd September 2014, 10:32

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Originally Posted by BUXX

anyone changed their stock wipers? the OEMs are pathetic on mine from Day1. any Bosch model?

In fact I also hear a clicking sound inside the cabin , from the Left sided wiper ! dunno whats the issue here. anyone else encountered this?

Well I changes them way back, as my wipers went bad even though I never ran my wipers without cleaning my windshield.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/offici...ml#post3267104

::CMS:: · 24th September 2014, 01:10

Note : More pictures and info in my ownership thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post3541274

Custom designed seat cover done at Imperial Leathers as part of my the interior upgrade based on a theme, finalised the Tangerine - Dark Brown - Black color pattern (inspired by the 2014 Land Rover LWB) but with custom stitch pattern.

If you guys like the design, the trace patterns are available with them. You can choose any color pattern, better would be a medium - dark color than a light-dark combo. Also we have made the trace pattern for the OEM steering cover.

Few snaps taken using my mobile:

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deepeshh · 24th September 2014, 13:23

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Originally Posted by Esu Junior

Can any of the duster owners pls comment what is the safe psi to maintain considering the potholed roads in kerala?

I would advise 30ps for Kerala roads, or else the drive could get a little bumpy. Mileage would improve a bit at a higher PSI though and the steering to would get a bit lighter.

HillMan · 24th September 2014, 19:37

This pricing is bound to create some excitement out there

Good for those who delayed bookings...

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Renault has launched the Duster all-wheel drive (AWD) in India. Sitting at the top of the Duster range, it is available in two trim levels - RxL and RxZ priced at Rs. 11,89,499 and Rs. 12,99,499 (ex-showroom, Delhi) respectively.

http://www.team-bhp.com/news/renault...d-rs-1189-lakh

drasitkhanna · 24th September 2014, 20:47

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Originally Posted by DieselLover

Thanks Ampere. That's what I am planning to do. Rxl Plus has everything except Alloys, Media Nav and parking sensor. I can probably get the parking sensor fitted in the dealership itself. Alloys may be cheaper outside with variety of options available. Medianav can be bought separately at dealership (as updated by Hillman) or I can just go for a speaker upgrade later on.

The final decision to be made in next few days after TD of 110ps. Curious to see the power difference between the two. Lot of owners are quite satisfied with 85ps power delivery but at the same time some have also mentioned the absolute lack of top end performance.

I think my dealer(Renault ghaziabad) is misguiding me... He's saying the RXL(plus) was an anniversary version and is now stopped /no more available . So the choice is only between RXL and RXL(opt-NAV)....,.
And that is a no brainer...

DieselLover · 24th September 2014, 21:23

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Originally Posted by drasitkhanna

I think my dealer(Renault ghaziabad) is misguiding me... He's saying the RXL(plus) was an anniversary version and is now stopped /no more available . So the choice is only between RXL and RXL(opt-NAV)....,.
And that is a no brainer...

I am afraid your dealer may be right. The dealer at Kochi also mentioned the non availability of RXL Plus in stock and the possibility of company stopping this version. This would put my plans in serious trouble as I don't really want to go for 85 RXL (opt-Nav) which is costlier than 110 RXL onroad :(

drasitkhanna · 24th September 2014, 21:29

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Originally Posted by DieselLover

I am afraid your dealer may be right. The dealer at Kochi also mentioned the non availability of RXL Plus in stock and the possibility of company stopping this version. This would put my plans in serious trouble as I don't really want to go for 85 RXL (opt-Nav) which is costlier than 110 RXL onroad :(

Yeah..
And most of us do really want to have our own choice of Alloys and Navigation (+_ rear sensors) . So the RXL plus was a really really good choice...

Any way of knowing whether what the dealer is saying is true?

DieselLover · 24th September 2014, 21:40

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Originally Posted by drasitkhanna

Yeah..
And most of us do really want to have our own choice of Alloys and Navigation (+_ rear sensors) . So the RXL plus was a really really good choice...

Any way of knowing whether what the dealer is saying is true?

May be someone on the forum can update the truth.

Earlier I suspected that the dealer is trying to push me to by RXL (O) as they have all colors of this version in stock. But you have got a similar update from another part of the country which indicates that the dealer may be right :(

Kartik Kumar · 26th September 2014, 11:48

I am pissed off at the AWD offering. Why could they not have released it a year ago?

himadrimondal · 26th September 2014, 12:29

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Originally Posted by Kartik Kumar

I am pissed off at the AWD offering. Why could they not have released it a year ago?

Ha ha, I too feel the same. Why did they not release this in 2012 itself!

BlackPearl · 26th September 2014, 12:35

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Originally Posted by himadrimondal

Ha ha, I too feel the same. Why did they not release this in 2012 itself!

Then you might not have bought the Thar. Everything happens for good

Kartik Kumar · 28th September 2014, 21:56

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Originally Posted by himadrimondal

Ha ha, I too feel the same. Why did they not release this in 2012 itself!

Yes they could have introduced it at launch itself considering that they were already manufacturing it for the UK market.

Or at least introduced the Olive colour. Looks nice on the Duster.

ToyotaFan · 28th September 2014, 22:48

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Originally Posted by drasitkhanna

I think my dealer(Renault ghaziabad) is misguiding me... He's saying the RXL(plus) was an anniversary version and is now stopped /no more available . So the choice is only between RXL and RXL(opt-NAV)....,.
And that is a no brainer...

You can check at Renault Azadpur. They will get UP registration done and are not very far from ghaziabad. They are offering me immediate delivery of most of the colours of the RXL Opt variant in 85 PS. The only problem is looks like I will prefer the terrano to the duster but that's just a personal choice.

DieselLover · 30th September 2014, 22:03

Update: Booked 85ps RXL (plus). Dealer called me on Friday evening to inform about last minute cancellation by another customer and one vehicle was available for immediate delivery provided I pay full amount within 2 days. Paid the full amount today and registration scheduled for tomorrow. Delivery will be either tomorrow evening or on Saturday

HillMan · 30th September 2014, 23:45

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Originally Posted by DieselLover

Delivery will be either tomorrow evening or on Saturday

Congratulations DieselLover. Lucky you

Wish you many happy miles.

24th September 2014, 01:10	#4382
::CMS:: BHPian Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Bangalore Posts: 602 Thanked: 582 Times	Custom Seat cover for white Duster Note : More pictures and info in my ownership thread: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/test-d...ml#post3541274 Custom designed seat cover done at Imperial Leathers as part of my the interior upgrade based on a theme, finalised the Tangerine - Dark Brown - Black color pattern (inspired by the 2014 Land Rover LWB) but with custom stitch pattern. If you guys like the design, the trace patterns are available with them. You can choose any color pattern, better would be a medium - dark color than a light-dark combo. Also we have made the trace pattern for the OEM steering cover. Few snaps taken using my mobile:
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Kartik Kumar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 128 Thanked: 36 Times	I am pissed off at the AWD offering. Why could they not have released it a year ago?
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30th September 2014, 22:03	#4394
DieselLover BHPian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kochi Posts: 409 Thanked: 175 Times	Re: Renault Duster : Official Review Update: Booked 85ps RXL (plus). Dealer called me on Friday evening to inform about last minute cancellation by another customer and one vehicle was available for immediate delivery provided I pay full amount within 2 days. Paid the full amount today and registration scheduled for tomorrow. Delivery will be either tomorrow evening or on Saturday
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