Renault has launched the Duster hybrid in India at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 16.99 lakh. The range starts with the Evolution trim and goes up to Rs 19.49 lakh for the top-spec Emotion variant. Bookings are open for Rs 21,000, with deliveries set to begin in November 2026. The SUV competes with the strong-hybrid versions of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Suzuki Victoris and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.The Duster hybrid is available in three variants Evolution, Techno and Emotion. The introductory prices are valid for deliveries made until December 31, 2026. Renault R-Pass customers will receive priority deliveries.Buyers can also choose the Renault Protect 360 ownership package, which starts at Rs 89,900. It includes three years of comprehensive insurance, scheduled maintenance for three years, and an assured resale value for three years. The Renault Duster hybrid is priced at Rs 16.99 lakh for the Evolution, Rs 18.99 lakh for the Techno and Rs 19.49 lakh for the top-spec Emotion trim, all ex-showroom.The Duster hybrid uses a 1.8-litre petrol engine and two electric motors to produce a combined 160hp. It comes with a 1.4kWh battery pack, a multi-mode automatic transmission, and an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 29 km/l.The Duster hybrid is based on Renault’s RGMP platform, which supports petrol, hybrid and CNG powertrains. Its E-Tech 160 hybrid system combines a 1.8-litre, four-cylinder Atkinson-cycle petrol engine with two electric motors. The petrol engine produces 110hp and 175Nm of torque, with a claimed thermal efficiency of up to 41 per cent. A high-voltage starter-generator assists with engine starts, smooths gear changes and charges the battery through regenerative braking. The second electric motor produces 50hp and 208Nm of torque and drives the front wheels.The combined system output is 160hp. Power is delivered through a multi-mode automatic transmission featuring two electric gears and four petrol gears. The system can operate in six modes, including all-electric, petrol-only, series-hybrid and series-parallel hybrid modes.The 1.4kWh, 247V NMC battery uses direct refrigerant cooling. Renault claims the SUV can cover up to 80 per cent of city driving in pure electric mode and accelerate from 0- 100 km/h in 9.61 seconds. The Duster hybrid also features frequency-dependent dampers.With an ARAI-certified mileage of 29kpl, Renault claims the Duster hybrid is India’s most fuel-efficient hybrid. Its 50-litre fuel tank is said to deliver a driving range of more than 1,400km.The cabin retains the dual-screen layout of the turbo-petrol versions, with different upholstery options depending on the variant. The Techno trim gets Desert Beige semi-leatherette upholstery, while the Emotion features Dune Brown leatherette upholstery.
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