The next-gen Duster is expected to be launched in India by 2025.

According to a media report, we might get our first look at the next-gen Renault Duster next month. It is said that Dacia, Renault’s sister brand, is gearing up to unveil the all-new Duster on November 29 in Portugal.

The next-gen Duster will be based on the CMF-B platform. It will borrow design cues from the Dacia Bigster Concept. Hence, we can expect a more rugged-looking SUV this time around. A 3-row version of the Duster, dubbed the Bigster, is likely to make its global debut next year.

Under the bonnet, the new Duster could get a range of petrol engines. These include a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol unit producing 118 BHP, a 1.2-litre petrol hybrid with 138 BHP and a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol flex-fuel engine with a peak output of 168 BHP.

The next-gen Duster is expected to be launched in India by 2025 as a rival to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, VW Taigun and Maruti Grand Vitara.

Source: Autocar India

Renault India is rumoured to launch the next-gen Duster in India by Diwali 2025.

Renault is currently working on the next-generation Duster. Test mules of the new SUV are already undergoing road trials, with reports suggesting that it might arrive at our shores by Diwali 2025.

The all-new Duster will be based on Renault's CMF-B platform. As per the latest details, the SUV will measure more than 4.44 meters in length.

It has been reported that the next-gen Duster will be offered with a 1.6-litre hybrid powertrain from the Jogger. Renault could also offer a 1.0-litre LPG in addition to a conventional 1.2-litre petrol engine. There are also rumours of a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid and a new 1.8-litre hybrid powertrain.

It is said that the Duster will get manual and dual-clutch automatic transmission options. The 4x4 version is expected to get a mechanical rear differential. However, Euro 7 regulations could force Renault to switch to an e-AWD system with an electric rear differential. The SUV is also expected to have a multi-link rear suspension.

The next-gen Duster will borrow design cues from the Dacia Bigster Concept. In terms of features, the SUV is rumoured to come with a digital instrument cluster and a central touchscreen infotainment system.

Source: Largus

Nissan is also working on its version of the SUVs in parallel.

According to a media report, Renault could launch the next-generation Duster in India by Diwali 2025. It is said that a 3-row version of the SUV could follow a year later.

Renault has reportedly started work on the two SUVs for the Indian market. Codenamed P1311-R and P1312-R, these are said to be B+ and C segment models based on the CMF-B platform. Nissan is also working on its version of the SUVs in parallel.

The upcoming Renault Duster will borrow design cues from the Dacia Bigster Concept. Spy images have already been spotted, revealing a slim grille flanked by LED daytime running lights, V-shaped taillights and squared-off wheel arches filled with 5-spoke alloy wheels.

Reports suggest that Renault could offer the Duster with petrol powertrains. The carmaker might also consider introducing electrified versions depending on the demand.

Source: Autocar Pro

The Duster will also be available in India and will compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the likes.

New images of the next-generation Renault Duster have surfaced online. The latest set reveals the SUV’s front fascia in more detail.

The new Duster’s design will be based on the Dacia Bigster concept showcased in 2021. The SUV gets a slim grille with LED daytime running lights on either side and a large rectangular air dam. It has squared-off wheel arches and V-shaped taillights. The test mule is also equipped with 5-spoke alloy wheels, roof rails and a unique roof spoiler.

The new Duster is being jointly developed by Renault and Nissan. It is rumoured to be offered in 5-seater and 7-seater configurations. In addition to conventional IC engines, the SUV could also come in pure EV form.

The 3rd-gen Renault Duster is expected to make its global debut sometime next year. It will also be available in India and will compete with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and the likes.

Source: Motor1

The new-generation Duster is said to be jointly developed by Renault & Nissan, translating to a Nissan-branded version of the SUV as well.

The next-generation Renault Duster has been spotted testing for the first time. The spy images leaked online showcase the SUV undergoing road tests ahead of its international debut, expected sometime next year.

The new Renault Duster will be the third-generation iteration of the SUV internationally and will come with major updates, both inside and outside, compared to the outgoing model. The upcoming SUV will borrow its design language from the Dacia Bigster concept showcased in 2021.

While there are no images showing the front of the SUV, it is expected to feature slim LED headlamps with a flat bonnet. The side profile showcases the SUV carrying forward the squarish wheel arches, similar to the outgoing model. The new SUV will also get pull-type door handles at the front, while the rear door handles could be integrated into the C-pillar. The rear of the SUV will get C-shaped taillights, a large roof-mounted spoiler and roof racks.

The new-generation Duster is said to be jointly developed by Renault & Nissan, translating to a Nissan-branded version of the SUV as well. Reports also suggest the new-gen Duster could be offered in 5 and 7-seater configurations. The upcoming Renault Duster will be offered with an ICE powertrain, while some international markets will also get an EV version as well.

Renault has confirmed that it will bring back the Duster to India. Once introduced, the new-gen Duster will take on the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Volkswagen Taigun & Skoda Kushaq, among others.

Source: Cochespias

The third-gen Duster will compete in the mid-size SUV space, which includes models like the Creta, Seltos, Hector, Kushaq, Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder.

Renault-Nissan has revealed its future product plan for India. Both carmakers will work together to introduce a range of products in the forthcoming years. These include the new Duster, a Triber-based MPV and an affordable EV.

The third-generation Renault Duster will be introduced in India by 2025. It will be based on the CMF-B modular platform and will come in 5 and 7-seater configurations. It will compete in the mid-size SUV segment, which includes models like the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, MG Hector, Skoda Kushaq and the recently launched Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota Hyryder.

It has also been reported that Nissan will offer a re-badged version of the Duster. As you may recall, Nissan has tried this strategy before. The Terrano was based on the 1st-gen Duster but wasn’t as successful as its stablemate. Besides this, the carmaker also plans to introduce its version of the Renault Triber. 

Renault and Nissan are drawing up plans for a product onslaught in the EV space as well. The brands are considering an entry-level EV based on the CMF-AEV platform. 

Source: Autocar India

I'm planning to sell the Rapid or Duster or even both and get a new automatic and comfortable car for dad.

BHPian Heisenberg_ad recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Need suggestions for shuffling my Garage

Here's my dilemma

Few months ago my dad started experiencing leg pain and was diagnosed with AVN (it requires a total hip replacement for people who don't know). So he finds it difficult to drive a manual car or a low-seated car because of low ingress and egress. Therefore, we need a car which is comfortable for him and will be used 90% in the city only.

Our current garage

Renault Duster 2014: 100k kilometers on odo, I bought it used in 2018. This car is mainly used by dad in the city for office-to-home commutes, and on our family trips too. I bought this car in 2018 and I love how it rides on broken roads. Replaced all tires at 50k and all shock absorbers at 96k. Works like a charm.

Skoda Rapid 1.5 TDI DSG: 30k kilometers on odo. This is used 100% by me.

Due to dad's condition, I was thinking of replacing one of the two or both cars, and here are my options:

• Keep Rapid, sell Duster and buy New Ignis AMT or pre-owned Jazz CVT for dad
• Sell both cars and buy automatic Ignis/Jazz for dad and pre-owned Compass manual/XUV00 5 seater for myself
• Keep both cars and hire a chauffeur for dad
• Others

Please suggest if there are any other better options.

Here's what BHPian Aakash118 had to say about the matter:

I don’t think your dad will like the seating of Jazz moving from a Duster. So I will say that sell the Duster & buy a used automatic Creta or a petrol Brezza/UC AT. Rapid hasn’t run much and can be replaced after 2-3 years.

Here's what BHPian condor had to say about the matter:

Suggest a step-by-step approach: Hire a driver for dad, see how it works out. If you find a good driver, and dad & you all are comfortable, you can continue. This will give also give you time to think it over.

Duster's got a good ride, and I assume that your dad is comfortable in the car. The Rapid is too new to be sold. Between the two, if you really have to sell, then I think the Duster goes, more due to getting a decent price for the car due to its age.

Here's what BHPian saikishor had to say about the matter:

I feel you should sell the Duster and get a newer crossover. 100k kms up, I feel it is the perfect time for a replacement. As far as my personal experience goes, Harrier's rear space is pretty good. But I would not recommend it primarily for the shoddy reliability it has on offer. Something like XUV700 or Hyryder will be a good bet IMO.

Or hiring a chauffeur and seeing how things go. Even if you hire a chauffeur, I feel the Duster has to go for something newer.

Here's what BHPian lamborghini had to say about the matter:

In addition to the Creta, I would also look at the Urban Cruiser / Vitara Brezza & the S-Cross Petrol Automatic. These would be newer models as compared to the Creta which has high resale value.

If you can, skip changing the Rapid & extend the budget to allow for a Kushaq 1.0TSi Automatic base trim, that could be a great replacement; and you could probably work out a deal on the car.

I'd have suggested a pre-owned Compass automatic ideally but at that budget (14-15L) the only automatic would be the 1.4 petrol with the not-so-great DCT.

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General annual service costs between Rs 10k - 12k, however, the bill for the last service at 60k km came to about Rs 21,000.

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Got the 60,000 km service done at the 59,000 km mark. Just before the service, the Duster was taken for another 1200 km road trip to Odisha.

The details of the trip have been shared here.

Now coming to the car

Got the service done from Renault Budgebudge. They again did a fantastic job. I am more than happy with the way they have provided me with all the backups since the purchase of this vehicle. If my next car is again a Renault, Renault Budgebudge will be a significant reason behind that decision.

The 60,000 km service.

The service cost came to Rs 21,376.

Parts replaced:

• Engine oil (Mineral)
• Engine oil filter
• Diesel filter
• Air filter
• AC filter
• Brake oil
• Differential oil
• Timing belt
• Accessory belt

A thorough checkup was done for the vehicle too. Post-service the car is feeling much more silent and smooth and the pickup has improved.

Let me share all the service expenses of this car since purchase:

List of parts changed under warranty:

• 5 injectors: Each costs Rs 29,000 = Rs 145,000. Finally, Renault changed the engine wiring harness to solve the repeated injector failures in my car: Rs 17,000
• EGR: Renault suspected this of the coolant consumption issue, but it was not the culprit. Still replaced. Approximately Rs 13,000
• Head Gasket: Renault suspected this of the coolant consumption issue, but it was not the culprit. Still replaced. Approximately Rs 7,000
• Radiator & hose: The culprit was a minor crack in the radiator joint. The actual reason for the coolant consumption issue. Approximately Rs 7,000
• Steering angle sensor: Due to a faint nose while rotating the steering wheel. Approximately Rs 8,500
• Wheel cylinders: Rs 7,000
• Fuel Float due to erratic behaviour of the fuel meter: Rs 3,000
• Dashboard wiring harness due to the erratic behaviour of the fuel meter: Rs 25,000
• Cluster meter due to erratic behaviour of the fuel meter: Rs 8,000
• Fuel tank: Due to the erratic behaviour of the fuel meter. Approximately Rs 35,000

Approx: Rs 2.75 Lac! (FOC)

Parts replaced due to wear & tear:

• Front brake pads (twice) Approximately Rs 4,400 X 2 = Rs 8,800
• Rear brake shoes: Rs 6,200
• Turbo hose O-Ring. Approximately Rs 600
• Diesel filter while changing injectors on a trip. Approximately Rs 3,000
• Tappet cover (twice): Rs 3,200 X 2 = 6,400
• Rear shock absorbers on both sides: Rs 14,600
• Battery: Rs 6,200
• Four tyres: Rs 29,000
• Underbelly protection clamp (both sides): Rs 1,600

Approx Rs 75,000. (Paid by me).

General service:

10,000 km, 20,000 km, 30,000 km, 40,000 km & 50,000 km service cost approximately Rs 10,000 - 12,000 per service.

The 60,000 km service cost Rs 21,000. So roughly it will add up to Rs 75,000.

Body shop:

I carelessly reversed the car and got a minor dent on the rear bumper. Got it repaired for Rs 4,000 at Renault.

Total money spent by me: approximately Rs 1,55,000.

Cost per kilometre: Rs 2.58

For the trip to Odisha, I used Xtra green Diesel from IOCL. Honestly, I could not figure out any difference in performance, NVH or fuel economy. It felt all the same. Plus Xtra green diesel has lesser sulfur content, which can be even worse for the already sensitive injectors, so I shifted back to normal fuel.

Here are a couple of pics from the trip.

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The SUV has already done 90,000 km over the 7 years of ownership.

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Have been interested in installing a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in my Renault Duster for quite some while. Was contemplating it very seriously as a mid-life upgrade of my vehicle (completed 7 years recently & nearing 90,000 km) and came to know of a very good deal.

I had already been researching the system by TREEL (owned by JK Tyres) and as per the above thread was getting very good rates from a dealer as part of a limited-time offer (valid till 03 Dec 2022).

As per the offer, the rates were:

• Set of 04 sensors: ₹2,550/-
• Set of 05 sensors: ₹3,150/-
• External display unit: ₹2,300/-

The post-deal rates by the dealer are:

• Set of 04 sensors: ₹2,950/-
• Set of 05 sensors: ₹3,659/-
• External display unit: ₹2,300/-

The dealer is based out of Sonipat, Haryana.

A set of 04 sensors are sold at ₹5,599/- by TREEL on their website & at ₹4,999/- by them on Amazon.

You can actually use the sensors (04 or 05) even without the external display unit on a smartphone - in fact even with the Display one needs to pair it with the smartphone first. It is just that I prefer an independent system.

The sensors have a claimed battery life of 07 years (batteries are not user replaceable), with a 5-year replacement under warranty and the system has very good reviews as per my research. This is one thread on the TREEL system.

I will not thus go into more details about the system but rather add information relevant to others interested or what I have not come across about the System.

I placed the order on 30 Nov 2022 for a total of ₹5,450/-. The package with items was received on 03 Dec 2022 via DTDC. All items were in their original packing with seals intact.

Received items:

1 sensor was manufactured on 30th June 2021, 3 of them were manufactured on 27th November 2021 & the final one had a manufactured date of 20 December 2021. The display is of 30 March 2022 manufacture.

Marked each sensor with tyre code: FL, FR, RL, RF and S, using a permanent marker for later identification.

The sensors are designed to be used with the ‘SmartTyre Car & Bike app’ (Android App / iOS App) by TREEL. One needs to create a user account to use the app and give basic information about the vehicle.

After opening all items, paired the sensors with the app, by scanning the QR code and adding as per the planned position.

App's main screen after initial pairing - only temperature being displayed.

Post pairing the sensors with the App I received an e-mail from TREEL with a product kit code with the Tag ID of the sensors and Display.

The sensor data displayed by the App takes some time to update the information, so one needs to be a little patient in the beginning. I suspect the sensors transmit at intervals as also on sensing motion to maximise battery life. The App allows checking the battery level of each sensor which was all showing 100% even though some sensors have completed more than 01 year from manufacture.

Next, synced the Display using the app by scanning the QR code, after which the Display gets info uploaded from the App of the sensors, user/vehicle info and configuration (minimum/maximum pressure, temperature, display ON time etc). Was also prompted for the firmware update of the Display and it was done without any issues (to version R3.1 dated 07 Nov 2022). This was a pleasant surprise that the firmware will easily receive updates.

The next day, headed to a local tyre shop to get the fitment of sensors and also wheel balancing. Installing sensors on 05 tyres and wheel balancing for 04 tyres (less the spare and including the cost of balancing weights) came to a total of ₹960/-. There was no issue in fitting the sensor even on the spare wheel rim (non-alloy).

Sensor installed on the wheel rim:

The valve of TREEL system on the wheel:

App's main screen displaying sensor data:

Fitted the Display to the right of the steering wheel column console. The Unit comes with a strip of 3M double-side tape on the front half of the bottom. For a better fit, added a strip on the rear half too. The placement was based on easy access to the three buttons on the Display’s right side with enough space on left for connecting the charging cable if so required anytime. The Display does not stay switched ON all the time. What I have observed so far is that once the vehicle starts after some time (I think triggered by the motion of the sensors which then transmit to the Display), the Display switches on and shows the status. Of course, one can manually switch ON using the buttons to check at any time.

Display fitment:

Overall for a total cost of ~ ₹6,400/-, I feel it is a worthy upgrade.

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Renault-Nissan is investing Rs. 4,000 crore to bring the CMF-B platform to India.

Renault is planning to re-introduce the Duster in India. According to a media report, the popular SUV could make its return by 2024-25.

The report states that Renault-Nissan is set to announce its next phase of investment in India, which will be close to Rs 4,000 crore. The fresh capital will be used to bring the CMF-B platform to India. It will be heavily localized to make it cost-effective.

Renault and Nissan are believed to be working on a range of models based on the CMF-B platform for India, with the Duster being one among them. In addition to the next-gen Duster, the new platform will also spawn a larger 7-seater SUV derived from the Bigster concept as well as an EV.

Localising the CMF-B platform would take time and so, in the meantime, Renault and Nissan will bring in a range of CBU models. Nissan has already announced the X-Trail for India and is evaluating the Qashqai and Juke SUVs. Renault plans to launch the Arkana crossover sometime in 2023. Moreover, the Megane e-tech all-electric hatchback is also believed to be on the cards.

Source: Autocar India