Renault India To Launch Duster 4x4 This September

By Ajinkya

Renault was the first manufacturer to successfully exploit the compact SUV segment in India. It was the only compact SUV when launched, and the French manufacturer stole a major chunk of sales from its competition.

Now there are several manufacturers who have joined this segment. Ford has its EcoSport and Nissan has the Terrano, both these products offer certain benefits over the other. Currently, none of them have a 4x4 option and Renault plans to introduce it in its Duster.

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The French manufacturer will again be the first in India to offer a 4x4 option in its compact SUV. They currently offer the all wheel drive in international markets, where their vehicle is rebadged as the Dacia Duster.

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Renault is expected to launch the 4x4 option only in its top of the line Duster. It will sport a 1.5-litre diesel K9K engine. It will generate 248 Nm of peak torque, along with 108.5 horsepower, and will be paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Also featured will be high and low gear ratios to complete the 4x4 drive experience.

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The French manufacturer will offer the 4x4 option only in diesel and the RxZ trim. It will sport several additional features from the standard version. It will get keyless entry, Dual SRS airbags, ABS, EBD, parking sensors and an emergency brake.

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The compact SUV from Renault will compete against the likes of Mahindra's Scorpio and Tata's Safari Storme, both of which sport 4x4 drive. We expect the French manufacturer to price its 4x4 option Duster at INR 12,50,000 ex-showroom. More details of the model will be revealed at a period closer to launch.

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Article Published On: Wednesday, August 6, 2014, 11:05 [IST]
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