The Duster base variant has three color options and is offered with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
The all-new Renault Duster is available in six broad trims – Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno+, Iconic and Iconic Launch Edition. The base variant is available at a starting price of Rs 10.49 lakh. It prioritizes essential features and everyday practicality, and offers a strong safety package.
A walkaround video of this variant by GA.Automotive provides complete information about the exterior and interior features of the Duster Authentic base variant. Let’s see the details.
Duster Authentic Base Variant – Exterior Highlights
Key features include Eco LED headlamps, top-mounted LED DRLs with integrated turn signals, Duster badging on the grille and front skid plate in blacked-out finish. Gloss black surfaces have been used near the grille, which adds to the sporty appearance of the SUV. Features like automatic headlamps and follow me home function are also available.
The base variant does not have features like front parking sensor and fog lamp. The side profile features 17-inch steel wheels in blacked-out finish with 225-section tyres, flared wheel arches, body cladding and C-pillar mounted rear door handle. Renault logos and badging can be seen on the front doors.
The authentic variant has disc brake at the front and drum brake at the rear. Ground clearance of 212 mm is the same across all variants. The ORVMs with integrated turn indicators are electrically adjustable and manually foldable. The Duster base variant lacks features like roof rails, sunroof and shark fin antenna.
At the rear, key features include LED tail lamps, roof-mounted spoiler and four reverse parking sensors. There is no reverse parking camera. Instead of a functional connected tail lamp setup, the base variant gets a cosmetic panel for a connected appearance. The base variant lacks rear washer, wiper and defogger.
Since the base variant does not get a parcel tray in the boot, the storage capacity is limited to 700 litres. Boot space is up to 518 liters if the parcel tray is fitted. The Duster base variant does not get a spare wheel in the boot. Instead, it comes with a tire puncture repair kit. Color options for the Duster base variant include Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black and Pearl White.
Interior Features, Powertrain
Inside, key features include all four power windows, fabric seats and front armrest with one touch up and down. Also height adjustable driver seat, manual AC, tilt and telescopic steering and 7 inch TFT driver display. There is no infotainment system available in the base variant.
The safety package is quite strong with features like 6 airbags, electronic stability program, traction control system, cornering stability control and tire pressure monitoring system. The Renault Duster base authentic variant is equipped with a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
It generates 100 PS and 166 Nm of torque and is paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. The engine is compatible with E20 fuel. The higher-spec variants of the all-new Duster have the option of a 1.3-litre turbo petrol engine. It produces 163 PS and 280 Nm and has transmission options of 6-speed manual and 6-speed DCT with e-shifter.
