Renault launches new Duster petrol with CVT

Renault India launched the new Duster petrol range with CVT (Continuously Variable Timing) transmission. The range is equipped with the 1.5LH4K petrol powertrain and comprises of superior engineering, styling, safety and comfort features.

It is available in two trim levels – RXE and RXL, offered at an introductory starting price of Rs 8.49 Lakh (ex-Delhi). Along with this, the new Duster CVT, equipped with the X-Tronic automatic gearboxin the 1.5L H4K petrol powertrain, available in the RXS trim, is offered at an introductory price of Rs 10.32 Lakh (ex-Delhi). Duster CVT comes with easy selection drive modes– P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral), D (Drive) and a 6 speed manual mode option.

Commentingon the launch Sumit Sawhney, Country CEO and Managing Director, Renault India Operations said, “We have a clear goal of growing the Renault brand in India. Towards this, we are strategically strengthening our product range, expanding our network reach and initiating pioneering measures to ensure customer delight.

Duster plays a pivotal role in our product portfolio and with the introduction of the new petrol range with CVT, Renault has the widest offering in the segment, enabling us to best cater to evolving customer needs.”

The CVT is currently offered with 2WD and a 6-speed manual mode is also offered in the vehicle. The Renault Duster CVT petrol, powered by the new 16 valves 4 cylinder 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit that produces 106 PS at 5,600 rpm and 142 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. The Duster X-Tronic CVT delivers an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 14.99 kmpl.

In the manual transmission, the new Renault Duster with the petrol powertrain, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission is powered by the new 1.5-litre four-cylinder unit that produces 106 PS at 5,600 rpm and 142 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm. It delivers an ARAI certified fuel efficiency of 14.19 kmpl.