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The Renault Duster and Tata Sierra both achieved five-star Bharat NCAP safety ratings, with the Sierra slightly ahead in adult protection and the Duster leading in child safety. Both models offer comprehensive safety features.

Renault India has opened its first new'R Store in Ranchi, Jharkhand, expanding its network to 638 touchpoints nationwide. The 3,000 square foot facility integrates sales and service, with a focus on modernizing customer engagement.

Hatchback sales in March 2026 totaled 87,702 units, up 1.28% year-on-year. Maruti Suzuki led the segment with WagonR, Baleno, and Swift. Baleno and Altroz saw strong growth, while entry-level models declined.

Renault will launch the Bridger compact SUV in India by 2027 with a new 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, factory-fitted CNG option, and possible hybrid and electric variants, aiming to compete in the growing compact SUV segment.

Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, and Renault Duster all achieved 5-star Bharat NCAP safety ratings, with Seltos leading in adult occupant protection and all three offering strong child safety scores and advanced safety features.

The Skoda Kushaq facelift and Renault Duster target compact SUV buyers with similar pricing, turbo petrol engines, and strong feature lists. The Duster offers more features and space, while the Kushaq emphasizes driving dynamics and safety.

Renault Duster's on-road prices vary across top Indian cities, starting from Rs 12.23 lakh in Delhi. The SUV offers advanced features, multiple engine options, and competes with leading compact SUVs. All variants incur 1% TCS.

The Renault Duster earned a 5-star safety rating in BNCAP crash tests, scoring 30.49 out of 32 for adult protection and 45 out of 49 for child protection. The rating applies to all Duster variants.

Three new boxy SUVs—Jetour T2, Mahindra Vision S, and Renault Bridger—are set to launch in India, offering rugged design, practical features, and multiple powertrain options to meet growing demand.

Explore budget-friendly petrol automatic cars under Rs 10 lakh in India in 2026. From Kia Sonet efficiency to Tata Punch's SUV stance, find the best AMT options with prices, mileage, and key specs.

The Renault Duster Evolution, positioned above the base Authentic trim, offers new engine options, enhanced features, and starts at Rs 11.69 lakh. Key highlights include a 10.1-inch infotainment screen, 17-inch alloy wheels, and advanced lighting.

Renault has confirmed it will not reintroduce diesel engines in India, focusing instead on hybrids, electrification, and new powertrain options. The company plans seven new models by 2030 and aims for a 5 percent market share.

Renault will introduce a turbo-petrol engine for the next-generation Triber in India by late 2026 or early 2027. The engine, borrowed from the Kiger, will offer 99bhp and 160Nm, addressing customer demand for more power.

The 2026 Volkswagen Taigun and Renault Duster compete in the compact SUV segment, with the Duster offering larger dimensions, more features, advanced safety tech, and a more powerful turbo engine, all at a lower price than the Taigun.

Renault is gearing up to introduce the Bridger SUV with both a 1.2L turbo petrol engine and an all-electric version, targeting Indian buyers and global markets with a versatile powertrain lineup.