Duster

The next-gen Renault Duster comes not only with new styling but new engine options. In fact, while adding new hybrid tech to their petrol range, Renault has done away with the old diesel powertrains.

Renault India gearing up to re-enter mid-sized SUV segment

This February, the Renault-Nissan alliance announced investments of around Rs 5,300 crore in the country.

`Creating an ecosystem for EVs is not just about building charging stations’, says Renault India MD

He emphasised that internal combustion engine vehicles will continue to coexist with EVs, and said that the company will bring its flex-fuel engine technology to India if there’s a demand.

In Pics: Renault Duster gets updated for 2019

Renault has equipped the Duster with dual airbags, ABS, parking sensors and speed warning as standard across all variants.

What has Renault changed in the 2019 Duster facelift

The teaser reveals that the SUV has received noticeable aesthetic changes. It gets a new grille with chrome studs, a new headlamp cluster and a bulging bonnet for better crash protection.

2019 Renault Duster to launch soon; gets a number of cosmetic changes

Renault has not touched the engine, however, and it continues with its 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.

Maruti looks to amp up diesel offerings with new 1.5-litre engine

Maruti Suzuki is expected to introduce the engine by 2020

Renault to widen network to 270 by Dec as Kwid demand zooms

Renault India will be opening 30 more dealerships by December, taking their number to 270 as against the earlier plan of 240, to meet growing demand for flagship entry-level car Kwid that has become a runaway success for the French auto major.

Renault looks to maintain 4% market share this year

"In the first quarter of calendar 2016, the market share was 4.1 percent, with 4.9 percent in March alone", Renault India VP (sales and marketing), Rafael Treguer said.

Renault aims to double sales this fiscal to one lakh units

French car major Renault today said it expects to double sales during the current year on the back of strong performance forecast of its newly-launched Kwid.

Renault to unveil new editions of Duster, Kwid at Auto Expo

The company also plans to display Eolab, its plug-in hybrid, besides a special edition of its multi-purpose vehicle Lodgy at the bi-ennial event, which is scheduled to be held on February 5-9 at Greater Noida.

Renault launches Kwid with price starting at Rs 2.57 lakh

The Kwid will take on established players like Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai in the segment. While Maruti Alto800 is priced between Rs 2.52 lakh and Rs 3.72 lakh, Hyundai Eon is priced between Rs 3.10 lakh and Rs 4.27 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Renault Kwid car to be launched in India today at Rs 4 lakh

The SUV-like Renault Kwid was first unveiled as a concept at the Auto Expo 2014. It will be priced between Rs 3 lakh and Rs 4 lakh.

Hope to increase Indian market share to 5%: Carlos Ghosn

Chairman & CEO of Renault Nissan, Carlos Ghosn was in the country this week to unveil its new entry level hatchback, KWID. Renault which has a 1.5 percent market share in India, thanks mainly to the success of Duster is looking to increase that to 5 percent in the next 12 months.

Renault launches new generation Duster for Rs 8.30 lakh

The new range boasts of superior engineering, all-new safety and comfort features and improved fuel efficiency, made possible by several technical and design enhancements, the company said in a statement.

Renault to launch MPV Lodgy to drive volume in India

"India is a strong market for Renault and we have strong presence in the country. We will launch MPV Lodgy by month-end or early next month. "After that we will also launch sub-Rs 4 lakh small car. It will be a global car," Renault India Country CEO and MD Sumit Sawhney told reporters.

September India auto sales rise 4.7%; M&M back in 3rd place

Within companies, Asian firms (Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda and Nissan) continued their strong showing in the Indian market while American and European companies (Chevrolet, Ford, Renault, Volkswagen and Fiat) witnessed their market share come off, compared to a year ago.

Renault-Nissan eye mkt share boost from new offerings

Japanese car-maker Nissan and French car-maker Renault are focusing on their own paths in India and are relying on recent and new launches to drive growth. Nissan wants to push its low-cost model Datsun GO, which was launched in Feb amidst much fanfare.

Renault to bring in Duster 4x4 to India by July 2014

Renault is planning to launch the Duster with four wheel drive by middle of this year. The 4X4 Duster however will continue to be sold as the pre face-lift model.

Mahindra to increase vehicle prices by up to 2% from Jan

The company's wholly owned unit Renault India sells five models in India, including the sports utility vehicle Duster and compact car Pulse.

Renault to increase vehicle prices from January

The company will provide details of the increases later and said that "this (price hike) will be as per industry standards."

H2 will be exciting, see growth across biz: Dheeraj Garg

The remaining six months of the current fiscal will be better than ever before, says Dheeraj Garg, MD, Steel Strips Wheels. Going forward, he sees growth across all segments - cars, exports, tractors, scooters and even the passenger car segment.

Yashwant Sinha writes to FM, calls SUV tax discriminatory

The Standing Committee on Finance has called the government's move to impose additional tax on SUVs as discriminatory. Chairman of the Committee Yashwant Sinha has written to P Chidambaram opposing the move to Tax SUVs and he wants luxury cars to be taxed instead.

How Renault Scala Automatic fares on Indian roads

French car maker Renault has had huge success in the Indian car market with its compact SUV, the Duster. The company is now looking to expand its Indian product line up with more variants.

Renault India Dec sales at 5,924 units

Boosted by its new models, Renault India today reported over 32-fold jump in sales in December last year at 5,924 units. In the same month previous year, the company had only two products- sedan Fluence and sports utility vehicle Koleos- in the Indian market and had sold 185 units.