On sale in India in 2026, with South Africa and the Gulf States following.
Renault says the new Duster is to be sold in India as a fully updated new-generation vehicle, reinvented for India as part of the ‘Renault International Game Plan 2027’.
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Launched in India in 2012, Renault Duster created the compact SUV (B+) segment. Today, this segment is one of the most buoyant in the local market, accounting for 14% of passenger car sales in 2025. Duster has sold over 200,000 units in this highly competitive segment.
Renault says India is now the world’s third-largest automotive market and a strategic pillar for Renault. This rapid growth has been accompanied by a major shift in consumer habits, with SUVs now accounting for almost 55% of passenger car sales, compared with just 12% in 2012.
New Renault Duster will go on sale in India in spring 2026, with subsequent launches planned for South Africa and the Gulf States.
A strong industrial and commercial footprint in India
Renault has invested €3 billion in its international strategic plan to consolidate its offering and profitability worldwide. Five industrial hubs outside Europe – India, Morocco, Turkey, South Korea and Latin America – support the development of eight new models globally.
New Renault Duster will be assembled at the Chennai plant, one of Renault’s key industrial hubs. Since opening in 2008, the site has assembled over three million vehicles, including 1.2 million for export to more than 100 countries, and has produced 4.6 million engines and gearboxes. The plant currently manufactures Renault Triber and Kiger.
Renault relies on a comprehensive local ecosystem in India, including the Renault Design Center Chennai, inaugurated in 2025, and a major engineering centre jointly operated with Nissan. The brand has more than 350 dealerships and 450 service outlets across the country.
