Renault Duster now with new, powerful 1.3 litre turbo petrol engine

Renault India has announced the launch of the1.3L turbo petrol engine that will power the Renault Duster. With this new engine, the Renault Duster becomes the most powerful SUV in its segment in India.

The all new Duster with the 1.3L turbo petrol engine will be available in three variants with a 6-speed manual option at a starting price of Rs 10.49 lakh, while the X-Tronic CVT will be available in two variants with a starting price of Rs 12.99 lakh. Renault will also offer the option of the existing 1.5L petrol engine and the Renault Duster range starts at Rs 8.59 lakh.

The 1.3L turbo petrol engine is an advanced, high-power, turbo charged, BSVI compliant engine that offers 156PS @ 5500 rpm and a peak torque of 254Nm@1600rpm. The modern engine comes with advanced technologies like Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) which provides high performance and efficiency, Dual Variable Valve Timing (VVT) for higher torque at lower rpm and reduced emissions. The new Renault Duster offers fuel efficiency of 16.5kmpl in manual transmission and 16.42kmpl in the CVT version.

“…This is a world-class engine and powers our successful global SUVs and Crossovers like Kadjar and Arkana, ” said Venkatram Mamillapalle, Country CEO & Managing Director, Renault India Operations. To further ensure a continued customer association, Renault has announced a loyalty benefit scheme including an AMC package exclusively for existing Duster owners upgrading to the new 1.3L Duster.