Renault Duster Techno Variant Reaches Dealerships: Unveiling Its Features [Video]
News | SUVs | Sedans | Under ₹10L
Renault launched the new Duster at a competitive price point of Rs 10.49 lakh, ex-showroom, offering it in Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+, and Iconic variants. While we’re familiar with the base and top-end models, let’s delve into the mid-spec Techno variant, as highlighted in this video by Vinod Saini on his YouTube channel.
The vehicle showcased is a gloss black Duster Techno with the 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine paired to a DCT gearbox. The Techno variant is available with both 1.0-litre and 1.3-litre turbo petrol engines.
Exterior Design
The exterior exudes a muscular SUV look, featuring:
- Duster badging on the front grille
- Sleek LED headlamps
- Faux skid plates and fog lamps
- Air curtains on the bumper
- Black roof rails and shark-fin antenna
- 17-inch gunmetal grey alloy wheels
- Body-coloured door handles
- LED turn indicators
Rear Profile
At the rear, it boasts:
- LED tail lamps with a connecting LED bar
- Electric tailgate
- 700 litres of boot space
- (No spare wheel; instead, it includes a puncture repair kit)
Interior Features
The interior offers a comfortable ride with:
- Dual-tone interiors and fabric upholstery
- All four power windows
- Electrically adjustable and foldable ORVMs
- Remote central locking
- A smaller digital instrument cluster
- A 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system (without built-in Google features)
- Automatic climate control
- Panoramic sunroof
- Cruise control
- Adjustable steering wheel
- Driver armrest with fabric upholstery
- Storage spaces and cup holders on the centre console
- Electronic parking brake
- Traction control
- Six airbags
- Paddle shifters
- Auto headlamps
- Push start/stop button
- Type-C USB ports
- 12V chargers
- Wireless phone charger
- Rear AC vents
Engine and Performance
This particular model is powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine, producing 163 PS and 280 Nm of peak torque. It comes with manual or 6-speed DCT gearbox options, offering impressive performance for its segment.