Renault, India to reveal Duster SUV on January 26, 2026 On October 28, 2025, Renault announced that its Duster SUV will return to the Indian market, with an official reveal scheduled for January 26, 2026. The new Duster will be assembled at Renault’s Chennai plant (RNAIPL). Originally launched in India in 2012, the Duster played a pivotal role in creating the SUV segment locally and has since sold over 200,000 units in the country. The relaunch...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/28

Q3, Renault Group EV sales grew by 122.1% compared to 2024 Q3, reaching 13.5% of sales. Renault 5 E-Tech Electric led the B-segment EV market in Europe, while the Scenic E-Tech topped the C-segment in France. In 2025 Q3, Renault Group HEV sales grew by 25.0% compared to 2024 Q3. With models such as Duster and the Bigster, Dacia is speeding up its electrification. Renault Group remains Europe’s second-largest hybrid vehicle maker. In Q4, Renaul...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/23

ne is now available on all four models, featuring a 1.2L turbo 3-cylinder (of 120 hp) flex-fuel unit. For the first time, it can be paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic for efficient driving. The LPG range has increased by 20%, giving a total range of up to 1,590 km on Sandero and Logan. The Duster also adopts this engine, replacing the older Eco-G 100. Meanwhile, the 1.0L turbo gasoline engine on Sandero and Logan now produces 100 hp (up ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Dacia expands powertrain lineup with Hybrid-G 150 4x4 for Duster and Bigster On September 4, Dacia introduced a new hybrid-G 150 4x4 powertrain for both the Duster and Bigster models. This combines hybrid tech, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive. It uses a 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine of 140 hp on the front axle and a 31 hp electric motor on the rear, delivering a total output of 154 hp. Torque is 230 Nm from the gasoline engine and up to 87 Nm...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

Continental supplies tires as OE for third-generation Dacia Duster SUV Continental AG (Continental) has supplied the EcoContact 6 Q, AllSeasonContact, and CrossContact RX tires as original equipment (OE) for the third generation Dacia Duster SUV. These tire lines are approved in 16-, 17- and 18-inch sizes in multiple countries. The EcoContact 6 Q is an energy-efficient summer tire, ideal for hybrid vehicles. Its advanced compound reduces wear, wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

strations decreased 7.8% (7.6% share), Dacia registrations decreased 9.5% (7.4% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 8.4 % (7.0% share), BMW registrations increased 5.2% (5.1% share).The best-selling cars in July, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Duster and Toyota Yaris.The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in July decreased 22.3% y...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

-largest brand in Europe as it is increase by over 36%, because of E-Tech full hybrids making up over 41% of Renault’s passenger car sales. The brand is also close to reaching 1 million full hybrid E-Tech vehicles sold. Whereas, Dacia accounts for 17.2%, increased by the strong performance of the Duster Hybrid. Electric models, led by the Spring, now make up 6.2% of Dacia’s sales. For H2 2025, Renault will strengthen its EV lineup with the EU...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/23

a registrations decreased 10.9% (7.6% share), Volkswagen registrations decreased 13.3% (7.3% share), Dacia registrations decreased 32.6% (6.0% share), Renault registrations decreased 28.3% (5.8% share). The best-selling cars in June, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Dacia Duster, Jeep Avenger and Renault Clio. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in June de...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/02

Renault announced Duster SUV launch details in Colombia On June 9, Renault Colombia announced the launch of the all-new Renault Duster hybrid E-Tech, marking the country's debut of this hybrid SUV in the Americas. Built on the CMF-B platform, the Duster hybrid E-Tech combines a 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system, delivering 129 hp and 230 Nm of torque, improving fuel efficiency by up to 11%. It comes with 6-spe...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

Renault announces arrival of Duster E-Tech Hybrid SUV in Colombia On May 29, Renault announced the arrival of the new Duster E-Tech Hybrid SUV in Colombia. This model stands out as Renault’s first hybrid 4×4 in Latin America, combining rugged design with hybrid technology to offer both power and efficiency. The Duster E-Tech Hybrid continues the legacy of one of Colombia’s best-selling vehicles, now enhanced to meet the needs of drivers seek...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

rom a decade ago. It includes 14” dark alloy wheels, a 290-liter trunk, 4 airbags, hill-start assist, stability control, reverse camera, tire pressure monitoring, and an 8” infotainment screen with smartphone replication. Previously imported from Brazil, the Kwid now joins the locally assembled Duster, Sandero, Logan, and Stepway. This move follows a USD 100 million investment announced in 2023 and supports over 7,000 direct and indirect jobs...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

Renault starts production of Kwid at Envigado plant in Colombia On April 2, Renault-Sofasa officially launched local production of the Renault Kwid at its Envigado plant in Antioquia, marking a major milestone for Colombia’s automotive industry. Previously imported from Brazil, the Kwid now joins the lineup of locally assembled models alongside the Duster, Sandero, Logan, and Stepway. This project, part of a USD 100 million investment plan anno...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Renault launches third-generation Duster SUV in South Africa On March 10, Renault launched the third-generation Renault Duster SUV in South Africa. The new Duster, built on CMF-8 platform, is available in three variants, including two-wheel-drive EDC models starting at ZAR 489,999, and an all-wheel-drive mild hybrid option, priced at ZAR 549,999. The vehicle is built at Renault's Pitesti plant in Romania with approximately 1,000 Duster SUVs roll...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

f Intellectual Property (INPI) granted Renault a patent for its Multimode transmission, designed exclusively for hybrid vehicles. This lightweight gearbox, which eliminates the need for a dual-clutch system, relies on an electric motor to function. It is currently used in the third-generation Dacia Duster Hybrid and the Renault Rafale SUV in Europe and could be integrated into Renault’s future hybrid flex models in Brazil. The Multimode transmi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/22

hare), Toyota registrations totally flat(7.6% share), Volkswagen brand registrations decreased 9.3% (6.4% share), and Peugeot registrations decreased 12.4% (5.4% share) from a year ago. The best-selling cars in January, in order of popularity, were the Fiat Panda, Dacia Sandero, Jeep Avenger, Dacia Duster and Citroen C3. The foreign car distributors association (UNRAE) announced that gasoline-powered passenger car sales in January decreased 16.9%...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/04

nish based construction engineering firm renewed its fleet with 700 Renault hybrid and micro-hybrid vehicles. These ECO-labeled models improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, and meet European GSR2 safety standards. The updated fleet includes Renault Captur, Symbioz, Austral, Rafale, and Dacia Duster, all equipped with advanced driving assistance for safer and more sustainable mobility. They will be used across key cities for construction, m...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/03

ive with the commercial launch of Renault 4 E-Tech Electric and the extension of Renault 5 E-Tech electric in its various markets, reinforced by a new version with a 40 KWh battery. Dacia will focus on essentials with the Bigster entering the C segment and will offer three hybrid models for Jogger, Duster, and Bigster. Alpine will introduce the all-electric A390 sport fastback. Based on Renault Group press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/16

Green NCAP releases ratings for Mazda, Tesla, Hyundai, Mercedes, Opel, Dacia, BYD and Chery vehicles On December 12, Green NCAP released results for the Mazda MX-30, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Tesla Model 3, Hyundai KONA, Dacia Duster, BYD ATTO 2, and Chery OMODA5 in its final release of 2024. The Mazda MX-30 e-SKYACTIV R-EV, a plug-in hybrid, achieved a clean air assessment score of 81 km in pure electric range. However, the combust...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

oal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 35% by 2030. In addition to electrification, efforts are also focused on the development of low-emission combustion engines, particularly through hybrid technologies. The Group launched Renault Austral in 2021, New Renault Espace in 2023, Jogger and Duster in 2023 and 2024 for the Dacia brand: E-Tech hybrid technology reduces fuel consumption by 40% compared with an equivalent combustion engine. A...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

Oyak-Renault unveils progress on Turkiye 2027 Plan with new Duster production and future investments On November 26, Renault Group Türkiye CEO announced that Oyak-Renault showcase the progress of its Renault International Game Plan for Turkiye 2027 with the production of new Renault Duster has begun at the Bursa plant. The upcoming developments include the production of three new models in Turkiye by 2027, the launch of new hybrid engine product...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27