Renault Duster review: what owners and experts say

Highway mileage

Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews

“I went on the highway and got 17.6-17.8 out of it. But that was within the first 1000 km, so it wasn't giving its best mileage yet even then. That's a very good mileage from a turbo petrol.”

Ride comfort

Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews

“It has the typical European hint of firmness, especially at low speeds, but that's not to say that it's uncomfortable by any means. It smooths rough patches, broken roads, and potholes without breaking a sweat.”

Highway stability

Strongly positivebased on 5 reviews

“The body roll you get while driving -- you won't feel that at all. Whether it's just me or four-five of us sitting in it, I've never felt any body roll in this. It feels like you're driving a tank.”

Touchscreen responsiveness

Strongly positivebased on 6 reviews

“Is there any lag in the instrument cluster or infotainment? Any trouble touching it? -- This is exactly why I bought the Duster... there's no lag in it. No glitch. Apple CarPlay, Android [Auto] both running fine.”

Handling

Strongly positivebased on 11 reviews

“The suspension setup also yields good handling. The Duster corners confidently. You'll enjoy the sense of control that you get at the steering wheel. And though the steering is on the lighter side, it does have a good feel off center.”

Fit & finish

Strongly positivebased on 5 reviews

“The cabin quality and the materials are very, very good... physical tactile buttons... well-fit, they don't move about, and don't feel low-rent at all.”

Parking camera & sensors

Strongly negativebased on 5 reviews

“Camera quality is very bad. I think it's about the same even on the top variant. If someone's spending 17.5 lakh, they wouldn't expect this kind of camera quality.”

City mileage

Generally negativebased on 7 reviews

“There was then a noticeable gap to the Duster, which managed 7.47 KPL in town and 13.47 KPL on the highway [second-worst of the four SUVs tested].”

Turbo response

Mixed reviewsbased on 9 reviews

“There is a prominent turbo lag under 2,000 RPM... in ghat and uphill sections is when the turbo lag really becomes prominent. So, you have to remember to keep it in the meat of the power band, and you have to downshift.”

Highway overtaking

Mixed reviewsbased on 7 reviews

“Despite class-best power, flat-out performance is not quite at class-best standards. We recorded a 0 to 100 kph time of 10.8 seconds for the 1.3 manual.”

Dashboard layout

Mixed reviewsbased on 10 reviews

“UX UI is something that is not exactly intuitive, and it will take some time for you to get used to how this whole thing works. It's not a simple task.”

How much does the Renault Duster cost in India?

The Renault Duster costs ₹10.49 lakh to ₹18.69 lakh ex-showroom across 22 variants. On-road price depends on your city, so ask a dealer or use our dealer quote check to see what a quote should look like.

Which engine and gearbox options does the Renault Duster have?

The Renault Duster is sold with petrol powertrains and manual and automatic gearboxes. The table above lists every engine and gearbox combination.

What do owners like most about the Renault Duster?

Owners and experts are most positive about the Renault Duster's highway mileage, ride comfort and highway stability.

What are the common complaints about the Renault Duster?

The most common criticism is about the Renault Duster's parking camera & sensors, city mileage and turbo response. Check the full list above to see how strongly reviewers agree.

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