Renault Duster Hybrid Variants Explained

Available across three variants 1.8-litre strong hybrid engine The Renault Duster ’s next planned update has hit the market in time for the festival season. Yes we are talking about the strong hybrid variant which has been launched in India across three variant and with prices starting at Rs.

17 lakh. Strong hybrid specs The engine in question is Renault’s 1.8-litre strong hybrid unit paired to a 1.4kWh battery pack with a combined output of 158bhp and 208Nm. The system is mated a multi-mode automatic transmission, with Renault claiming a mileage of 29kmpl and 80per cent driving in electric mode.

Renault Duster Hybrid Evolution This entry-level hybrid variant is priced at Rs. 1.5 lakh over its 1.3-litre turbo AT sibling. You get exactly the same features as the non-hybrid Evolution variant the likes of which include a 1.0-inch display for the infotainment system, LED tail lamps with connected light bar, auto up/down for all four windows and cruise control.

The whole cabin has been trimmed out in black fabric and you get 18-inch flex wheels as a part of the package. Renault Duster Hybrid Techno This is the mid-spec hybrid variant and is priced Rs. two lakh over the Evolution variant. In addition to what’s offered on the Evolution variant, you also get a panoramic sunroof, LED headlamps, button start and card lock/unlock.

The cabin for this variant has been trimmed out in beige semi-leatherette upholstery, and this is a hybrid-only variant. Renault Duster Hybrid Emotion This is the new top-spec trim for the hybrid range and sees it get a 10.25-inch display for the instrument cluster, a powered tailgate and ventilated and powered front seats with six-way adjustment.

This trim gets brown full leatherette upholstery and 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. It is priced Rs. 49,000 over the Techno variant.

Variant of choice On paper at least, the Duster hybrid’s high claimed mileage figure means you will be able to recuperate your added investment over the non-hybrid models in a pretty quick manner. This means you can take the risk and invest in a fully-loaded Emotion variant as it is only Rs.

49000 over the Techno trim.