2017 Renault Duster Petrol Automatic will help the manufacturer gain more market share as the automatic gearbox equipped cars gain traction
Renault has been turning on the heat in the automotive space as it plans to gain a large market share in the country by any means. The company wants 5% market share before 2020 and it will come most likely come with its popular models on sale. The Kwid and Duster are the sole highlights in the country helping them getting the same they need. Petrol SUV’s aren’t the most best thing on paper, but they have been catching traction in the country thanks to the entry of Creta and BRV petrol which have created a demand in the market. The manufacture knows that it can eat the market share in this small market and hence its finally here. Let’s find out as we have details.
2017 Renault Duster Petrol Automatic Design and Dimensions
When it comes to styling, the Duster retains the looks what it has gained in the year 2016. The new grille, the large headlights with smoke effect and a large bumper with skid plates will make sure it looks butch and fresh. There are new decals on the side which look good. The side profile stays the same but and gets the same alloy wheels. The rear continues to be the same with the new LED lights which are on offer with the diesel variant.
Overall length: 4315 (mm)
Overall width: 1822 (mm)
Overall height – with roof rails: 1695 (mm)
Wheel base: 2673 (mm)
Front track: 1560 (mm)
Rear track: 1567 (mm)
Minimum turning radius: 5.2 (m)
Fuel tank capacity: 50 (l)
Ground clearance: 205 mm
Boot space: 475L (litres)
2017 Renault Duster Petrol Automatic Interior and Features
The interior stays almost identical to the new petrol engine equipped car. We see the same features which includes all connectivity options, touch-screen unit, electric ORVM’s, automatic climate control and other features make it to the car. Variant wise though, the RxL manual and the RxS automatic variants now come with steering-mounted phone and audio controls. Along with that, both variants get Eco mode and a trip computer. The RxL variant also gets a gearshift indicator and meanwhile, the CVT gearbox equipped RxS variant gets a touchscreen infotainment system but sadly, without navigation, gear shift indicator and reversing camera on offer. Renault gets you an assurance for 2 years or 50,000 kms* whichever comes first when it comes to warranty
2017 Duster Petrol Automatic Price and Launch
The SUV has been launched in May 2017. The price list is as below.
RXE Manual: Rs. 8:49 Lakhs
RXS: Automatic: Rs. 10.32 Lakhs
Duster Petrol Automatic Engine And Specification
The petrol motor has been always there in the Duster but it was discontinued because the manual did not do well in the country. The automatic has come with the new 1.5 litre petrol motor. The engine makes 106 PS of power and 132 Nm of torque from its naturally aspirated motor. The engine comes mated to an CVT gearbox now and also continues with the same 5-speed manual as before. CVT has an manual mode with 6-speeds on offer.
Duster Petrol Automatic Safety Features
Dual airbags and ABS along with EBD come as standard on this car.
2017 Renault Duster Petrol Automatic Competition
Honda Creta, Honda BRV
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