Renault Duster 4x4 with rear electric motor

Spied on test

Duster 4x4

Spied with Dacia badges

Renault and Dacia Duster are near-identical, with only minor design changes

Duster 4x4

Powertrain

- 1.2-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine
- 48V mild-hybrid system
- Electric motor on the rear axle

Duster 4x4

AWD system

- Rear axle motor starts in low-grip situations
- Or when off-road mode is selected
- Similar to Jeep Avenger 4xe’s system

Duster 4x4

Gearbox

Automatic gearbox likely to be only option

Duster 4x4

Rear electric motor

Developed by French brand Valeo

Duster 4x4 with rear electric motor

India launch unlikely

Renault has aggressive cost targets to meet

Renault Duster

India launch details

- Petrol-only
- Launch in 2026
- To be floowed by Bigster

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