7-seater Renault Grand Duster spotted testing

The 3-row SUV is based on the Dacia Bigster Concept.

Following the advent of the so-called 'compact SUV', most carmakers appear to have shifted their focus to the 7-seater SUV segment. We already have the Tata Safari and the MG Hector Plus. Soon, Hyundai will enter the fray with the Alcazar. Renault too is developing a 7-seat version of the Duster called the Grand Duster.

The Grand Duster (codenamed: Project RJI) was recently spotted testing in Europe. The 3-row SUV is based on the Dacia Bigster Concept.

The spy images suggest that the Grand Duster would be slightly longer than the regular SUV. It looks more like an MPV in these images, especially alongside the Duster. The car also has smaller diameter wheels.

The Grand Duster is likely to go on sale in Europe at the end of this year. It is unclear if Renault would offer it in India.

Source: Autoexpert