Renault India has announced ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures for the new Renault Duster, giving a clear picture of what buyers can expect from its turbo-petrol setup. The SUV is powered by a turbo TCe 160 engine, mated to a DCT automatic gearbox and returns a claimed mileage of 18.45 kmpl. The manual version paired with 6-speed transmission returns a mileage of 17.75 kmpl.These figures place the new Duster in a competitive position in the mid-size SUV segment, especially given its focus on performance. The 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine produces 163 hp and 280 Nm of torque, making it one of the more powerful options in its segment. Additionally, Renault is also introducing a smaller 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. This unit produces 100 hp and 160 Nm of torque and is available only with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Looking to the future, the company has also confirmed plans to introduce a hybrid version. It will use a 1.4 kWh battery with a 1.8-litre petrol engine. The combined output of this E-Tech 160 setup is expected to be 160 hp and 172 Nm of torque. Renault says the 1.8-litre E-Tech Strong hybrid can run on electric power for up to 80% of city driving, which will help increase efficiency. It will be interesting to see what kind of mileage this version delivers in the real world.
In terms of price, the ex-showroom price of the new Duster ranges between Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.49 lakh.Stay connected to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and Xpress.
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