Renault Duster price in Delhi

Autocar India

•13h

The new Renault Duster 1.3 turbo manual is the enthusiast’s choice. It will be the most enjoyable to drive of the lot, feels robust, rides very well and has that proper SUV character many buyers still love. If your fiancé enjoys driving, we completely understand the appeal. Your concern is valid, though. Resale value is unlikely to be as strong as a Kia, Toyota or Maruti-backed product, and Renault’s aftersales network is not as wide or as confidence-inspiring as Kia or Toyota.The Kia Seltos is the balanced all-rounder here. It feels more premium inside, is easier to recommend from a resale and ownership confidence perspective, comes with a richer feature set and is simply a very polished product overall. It may not have the same rugged SUV flavour as the Duster, but as a first car for a young couple, it is probably the easiest to live with.The Toyota Hyryder takes a different route. If long-term ownership, reliability and fuel efficiency are high on your priority list, it makes a lot of sense. But if you are comparing the naturally aspirated petrol against the turbo Duster or even the Seltos turbo, it will not feel nearly as exciting or as effortless from behind the wheel.

Renault Duster

Kia Seltos

Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder

Autocar India

•2d

Coming to the first part of your question, you mentioned that you loved the driving experience of the Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo DCT, you are planning to skip it because your family wasn't happy with the space at the back. We would strongly advise you to reconsider.Yes, space is tighter than most rivals in this class, and ingress/egress (for rear passengers) is a bit difficult, but if you're rarely going to have passengers at the back, it shouldn't be a deal-breaker for you. If you really enjoyed the drive experience, it is certainly worth going for. The turbo-DCT isn't very fuel efficient, but keep in mind that the hybrid is likely to command a significant premium over it, so unless your usage is over 1500km per month, it is worth opting for the turbo-petrol DCT.The Kia Seltos is an excellent all-rounder, when it comes to space, comfort, interior quality and it is one that checks all the right boxes, however unlike the Duster, it lacks that emotional appeal, so it won't tug at your heartstrings. If you go for it, you won't go wrong with it.Your concern of whether the petrol engine will be capable of handling higher Ethanol blend is valid, so opting for an EV could be an option, but be prepared to pay a premium for an electric powertrain. As far as the Hyundai Creta Electric goes, yes, it does feel a bit old compared to the modern offerings, however it is an excellent car - one that we easily recommend.

Renault Duster

Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Autocar India

•3d

The Renault Duster is the only one of the options shortlisted to get Level 2 ADAS, specifically adaptive cruise control. So if these are a must-have for you, then go ahead with the Duster. It is a good option with excellent ride comfort, and a large boot, similar to your outgoing car. The steering now feels lighter, the cabin feels modern, the turbo-petrol engine is strong and the DCT is smooth, with the only downside being fuel efficiency which won't be as good as your outgoing car.

Renault Duster

Autocar India

•1d

Your observations are quite right, and given your requirements, the Kia Seltos diesel automatic seems to be the best fit. It takes care of your ethanol worry because diesel avoids that issue entirely, and your regular highway trips will keep the diesel particulate filter (DPF) healthy. Your family already likes its comfort and smooth, steady feel, and on the highway, it has strong enough pull for quick passes. As you have noted, it won’t feel as eager as the Renault Duster or the VW turbo petrols when you floor it, and the 1.5 diesel - though refined amongst rivals - is a bit louder than a petrol overall. Also, higher tech features come on costlier trims, so a top-spec trim could push that Rs 22 lakh limit on the on-road price.If driving fun is the top priority and you rarely use the back seat, the Renault Duster 1.3 turbo automatic still makes sense over the hybrid, which is as yet untested, but will likely sacrifice some punchiness given its naturally aspirated Atkinson-cycle petrol engine. If the hybrid lands around Rs 24-25 lakh, it may not add enough value for your use. As for the rear seat, the Duster doesn't offer as much as rivals despite its grown dimensions (it seems to have gone into the boot), and the hybrid's battery could even hamper this further. Overall, for your requirements, the Seltos diesel auto still feels the better choice.

Kia Seltos

Renault Duster

Autocar India

•4d

If strong performance is high on your priority list, we would be cautious about the Renault Duster 1.0 Techno. While we have experienced this 1.0 turbo petrol engine in the Magnite, where it feels punchy and capable, the Duster is a significantly larger and heavier SUV, so we do not expect it to feel particularly quick or effortless, especially if you are looking for a meaningful upgrade from a Kwid in outright performance.If your heart is set on the Duster, the smarter move would be to stretch slightly for the 1.3 turbo petrol, which sits only a little above your budget and will feel substantially stronger and more satisfying to drive, especially on rural roads where effortless overtaking and usable performance matter.If you are open to alternatives, the Skoda Kushaq Classic+ 1.0 TSI is a very strong option. The turbo petrol engine feels punchy, the Kushaq is genuinely nice to drive, has good rear seat space, solid build and safety credentials that you are looking for.If fuel efficiency matters more than outright performance, then the Kia Seltos 1.5 petrol HTE(O) is worth considering as well. It will not feel as punchy as the turbo petrol options, but it is the most premium feeling of the lot, more efficient in everyday use and a very sorted family SUV overall.

Kia Seltos

Skoda Kushaq

Renault Duster

Renault Kwid

Nissan Magnite

Autocar India

•14h

The new Renault Duster 1.3 DCT feels like the most natural upgrade. You already know and appreciate the Duster formula, but this new one moves the game on significantly. The big advantage is the wet clutch DCT, which is smoother and better suited to Indian traffic than the dry clutch DSGs in the VW and Skoda. Ride comfort is another big strength, and if you do long-distance touring, the Duster’s absorbent suspension and SUV character will feel instantly familiar, just in a far more polished package. The only real downside is that rear seat space is not class-leading.The Volkswagen Taigun GT and Skoda Kushaq Monte Carlo are both excellent cars to drive. That 1.5 TSI is a strong engine, and both feel quick, polished and in some ways more sophisticated than the Duster. Between the two, the choice largely comes down to taste because mechanically, they are nearly identical. The Taigun has a more understated personality, while the Kushaq Monte Carlo feels a touch sportier. The caveat is the dry clutch DSG, which is brilliant once on the move, but not as naturally comfortable in heavy stop-and-go traffic as the Renault’s wet clutch setup.

Renault Duster

Volkswagen Taigun

Skoda Kushaq

Autocar India

•6d

For under Rs. 20 lakh, petrol, a strong engine, and a 5-star crash rating, the Renault Duster would be a good option. The 1.3 litre turbo coupled with the automatic is a fun car to drive. The powertrain is quick, and the Duster feels nice and lively to drive, even when driven in a regular manner efficiency is decent too. As an option, consider the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 petrol. It too has a 5-star crash test rating, the 1.0 turbo feels quick enough and returns a good fuel efficiency too. Like the Duster, the Kushaq is also a fun-to-drive car.

Renault Duster

Skoda Kushaq

Autocar India

•1w

The new Duster DCT Evolution is actually a strong city plus highway package, and the fact that it uses a wet clutch DCT is a key advantage. Unlike dry clutch DCTs, wet clutch systems run the clutches in oil for cooling, which makes them smoother at crawling speeds, better at handling heat and generally more tolerant of heavy stop go traffic. So if your concern is city usability, this is far less worrying than older dry clutch DCTs.That said, it still will not be as seamless at very low speeds as a good torque converter or CVT. On the highway, though, the Duster should feel right at home because the turbo petrol and DCT combination suits open road driving very well, and the Duster has the ingredients to be an engaging driver’s SUV.Long term, the bigger question mark is not the wet clutch gearbox itself, but the fact that this is a brand new product with no long term Indian ownership data yet. Wet clutch DCTs are generally more robust than dry clutch units, but they are still mechanically complex systems, so if something does go wrong out of warranty, repairs will not be cheap. Renault’s service reach and ownership ecosystem also are not as confidence inspiring as some established rivals.If you want a more proven alternative in the same budget, the Kia Seltos HTK IVT is worth serious consideration. It falls in a similar price bracket, uses a naturally aspirated petrol with an IVT automatic that is far smoother in city traffic, and offers a much more proven long term ownership proposition. You will give up some outright performance and driver engagement compared to the Duster turbo DCT, but if reliability and fuss free city use matter more, the Seltos is the safer pick.

Renault Duster

Autocar India

•1w

A 2018 BS‑IV diesel is allowed in Delhi‑NCR till it completes 10 years from its first registration. So you’re fine till 2028 if your RC, insurance and PUC are valid. Be aware that on some severe pollution days, Delhi temporarily stops BS‑IV diesels from running; on those days, it’s safer to park it to avoid a penalty or even impound.Given the diesel policy swings and that you enjoy a driver’s car, shift to petrol. The Skoda Kushaq 1.5 turbo‑petrol fits best. It feels quick, the steering has a good feel, and the size is like your loved EcoSport, so it’s easy in the city yet steady on highways. Being petrol keeps you clear of future diesel bans in Delhi.Trade-offs: it’s much smaller inside than your Crysta, and if you drive hard, the fuel use will go up. If you prefer another brand with the same fun-to-drive nature, look at the Renault Duster 1.3-litre turbo.

Skoda Kushaq

Renault Duster

Autocar India

•1w

The Renault Duster certainly rides and handles better, and has a bigger boot too. However, its rear seat space is tight compared to a Tata Sierra, which is much more spacious in comparison. And besides a roomier cabin, the Sierra's seats (front and rear) are comfier, its cabin feels more inviting than the Duster's, and the turbo-petrol is a strong performer too.Overall, as a family car, the Sierra fits the brief better. Yes, it doesn't have a good reputation as far as reliability and after-sales service go, so we'd recommend you opt for the longest warranty coverage on the car.

Renault Duster

Tata Sierra