Renault Duster has come to the end of production in India as a result of which massive discounts are being offered on it as a part of stock clearance strategy.
For all the Renault Duster lovers out there, a massive discount that is being offered on the SUV could be the final push you needed to buy one for yourself. Duster commanded an enthusiastic following back in the day. It is the product solely responsible for introducing the Indian car buyers to the compact SUV concept back in 2012. Now, after exactly a decade, like all good things, the phenomenon of Duster has come to an end. But before its stocks dry up, those who have always liked this SUV have one final opportunity to own one at a massive discount. Here are the details.
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Massive Discount on Renault Duster Turbo
As per our dealer-level sources, the 1.5-litre NA Petrol variant of the SUV is no longer available as its stocks have dried up. However, the Turbo variant can be had for up to Rs 2.5 lakh. This offer is being provided through various discounts such as cash benefits, loyalty bonus and exchange bonus. In fact, one can even bargain hard at the dealership to get some additional sweeteners. With up to Rs 2.5 lakh shaved off the sticker price, the Duster Turbo seems to be excellent value for money due to its segment-best power, well-sorted dynamics and reasonable maintenance costs. Basically, with such huge discounts being offered as a part of a stock-clearance drive, it is a great opportunity for all those potential buyers who wanted to get their hands on the most powerful Duster ever sold in India.
Specs
At the point of discontinuation, the Renault Duster used to be available with a a 1.5-litre petrol engine that produced 106 PS and 142 Nm of peak power and torque. However, the variant in our focus here is the 1.3-litre turbo petrol option that offers best-in-segment power and torque outputs of 156 PS and 254 Nm, respectively. The 1.5-litre motor came mated to a 5-speed manual transmission while the Turbo motor was available with a 6-speed manual as well as a CVT option. The last recorded prices of the Duster range from Rs 9.86 lakh to Rs 14.25 lakh, ex-showroom.
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The updated new generation Renault Duster might make its way into our market next year (2023) but it will have to be attractive in terms of designs, features and engines to compete against the segment leaders like Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos along with the new entrants like VW Taigun, Skoda Kushaq and MG Astor.