Planning to buy used Renault Duster? Here is a checklist

Read on to know the checklist of pros and cons of the used Renault Duster.


The Renault Duster is one of the most recognizable, reliable and capable off-roaders out there.

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The Renault Duster is one of the most recognizable, reliable and capable off-roaders out there.

After serving the Indian market for almost a decade, Renault India recently pulled the plug on its most popular product, the Renault Duster. However, Duster is one of the most recognizable, reliable and capable off-roaders out there, enjoys a strong customer base, and has managed steady sales over the years. From the end of 2020, the Renault Duster was offered with only two petrol models, but before that, the French carmaker offered a compact SUV capable of its diesel guise, which is quite popular in the pre-owned market. Read on to know the checklist of pros and cons of the used Renault Duster.

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The Renault Duster made its India debut at the 2012 Auto Expo.

Pros:

  1. The Renault Duster has a high brand value, and hence enjoys good resale value in the used car market.
  2. It has proven to be a reliable workhorse for many households who wish for a powerful, easy to maintain and sufficiently rugged SUV.
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    The interior of the Renault Duster has remained largely the same since its inception.

  3. You can get the pre-facelift Duster in both its petrol and diesel variants, coupled with manual and automatic transmissions, making it a sensible buy.
  4. Both the diesel variants offer an ARAI-rated fuel mileage of 19.87kmpl, irrespective of the transmission type, which makes it one of the most frugal models in its segment.
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    Renault Duster 1.3 Turbo MT offers a good blend of performance, ride and handling; Perfect for long distance trips

  5. With 153 Bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque, the 1.3-litre turbo petrol is the most powerful model in the segment and is more capable than its 1.5-litre petrol counterpart.
  6. The X-tronic CVT delivers a perfect combination of power and efficiency with a well-contained rubber band effect tuned for maximum performance.
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    Though the Renault Duster scores low in terms of features, it is still one of the most fun-to-drive SUVs in its segment.

  7. One of the best ride quality; With the ability to smooth out bumps.

Shortcoming:

  1. The petrol model is not really fuel-efficient and has an ARAI-rated mileage of only 13.9kmpl.
  2. It is one of the oldest interiors and gets very few features as compared to other models in this segment.
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    The diesel powertrain was the most economical of the Duster’s portfolio.

  3. No all-wheel-drive (AWD) system with the petrol model. Comes with diesel trims only.

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