The French automaker Renault has recently announced that it will introduce the 3rd generation Duster SUV in the country in 2025. The new Dacia Duster for Europe has already been revealed; however, the SUV is sold under Renault nameplate in markets where Dacia is not present. Ahead of official reveal, the all-new 2025 Renault Duster has been leaked on the Internet.
2025 Renault Duster Exterior
The leaked images reveal that the 2025 Renault Duster looks largely identical to its sibling from Dacia. It comes equipped with the double-stack grille with slimmer headlamps and massive cladding surrounding the lower gille. The cladding is basically the part of the lower bumper that also accommodates fog lamps and is finished in grey, while the plastic cladding on the sides is finished in black.
The silhouette appears largely identical to the first gen Duster; however, it now has more modern styling elements. At the back, the SUV gets triangular tail-lamps, a new tailgate design , a Kiger-like roof-integrated spoiler and prominent roof-rails. The SUV gets flared wheel arches with prominent cladding, C-pillar integrated rear door handles and LED turn indicators.
The new gen Renault Duster is built on Renault-Nissan Alliance’s CMF-B modular platform that also underpins the Sandero and the Jogger. Renault will also introduce a new 3-row SUV based on the same CMF-B platform. This 7-seater SUV debuted as a Dacia Bigster concept. It will rival the Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and the upcoming Maruti 7-seater Grand Vitara.
New-gen Duster Interior
The new Duster is claimed to offer more legroom, headroom and shoulder space in both front and rear occupants. The SUV comes with an all-new dashboard layout dominated by a large freestanding touchscreen infotainment system and a new instrument console. In terms of features, the 2025 Renault Duster gets a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, a 7-inch digital instrument console, Cruise control/speed limiter, automatic AC, electric parking brake, wireless smartphone charger and 6-speaker Arkamys 3D sound system.
The new Duster is also equipped with an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) with features like automatic emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, lane departure warning, lane keep assist and driver attention alert.
Specifications
The new Duster will come with strong hybrid and mild-hybrid engines. It is equipped with a 94bhp, 1.6-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors (49bhp drive motor), and an electric automatic gearbox (4 engine ratios & 2 motor ratios). It is packed with a 1.2kWh battery pack, which also supports Regenerative Braking System. The SUV can drive in all-electric mode up to 80% of the time in Cities.
The 2025 Renault Duster also gets a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 48V mild hybrid motor. This engine is coupled to a 6-speed gearbox with 4×2 and 4×4 versions. The mild hybrid setup features an 0.8kWh battery pack, which also supports regenerative braking system. It also comes with 4×4 All-Terrain capabilities and 5 driving modes – Auto, Snow, Mud/Sand, Off-Road & Eco.
The SUV has 31 degree approach angle and 36 degree departure angle along with a breakover angle of 24 degree. It is equipped with Downhill speed control, which actuates the brakes to keep the vehicle’s speed under control at between 0 and 30kmph. It kicks in regardless of the gearshift selection (including reverse).
