Rugged And Robust, The Renault Duster

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Driving an SUV on Indian roads has its own charm. Renault has taken this into consideration and introduced the Duster, a SUV that is not only sturdy and classy but also offers exceptional output.

The Renault Duster has been highly anticipated in the Indian SUV market, thanks to its incredibly affordable price and features that are much better than other cars in its league. Most of the other SUVs might not be as spacious or as efficient as the Duster. In India, this car is available in diesel and petrol variants.

In the petrol model, you will finda 1.6 K4M engine, which has the potential to generate maximum power of 102 bhp at 5850 rpm.The diesel variant comes with 1.5 dCi K9K HP engine that has a maximum power of 83.8 bhp at 3750 rpm. Another alternative for the diesel engine would be a configuration that offers 108.5 bhp at 3900 rpm. Renault Dusterreviews from experts state that the car’s efficient engine is refined and offers ...
... the feel of a more expensive vehicle. If you take a test drive, you may realize that, in spite of being a large car, the Duster is not loud or obnoxious, and offers a great alternative for long trips. In fact, for speedy driving on highway, this car offers an easy gear shift that reaches over three-digit speeds with ease.

To ensure that the car has a better ride quality than other SUVs, it has a monocoque construction. Besides, it is incorporated with independent McPherson struts suspensions in the front and a non-independent torsion beam at the rear. Aerodynamically, this car has its exteriors designed in a compact style with pointed edges.

To complement the rugged exterior and robust engine, Duster has a range of safety features that are ideal for controlling a car of its size as well as avoiding major injuries in case of accidents. Let’s take a look at them.

• Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
• Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
• Stability control module
• Impact sensing door unlock
• Engine protective underguard

Along with this, for better visibility in darkness and adverse weather conditions, this car has front fog lamps and rear defogger, two life-saving airbags on front seats, and three-point seatbelt pretensioners. The advanced petrol model even has added features like engine immobilizer, door open warning lamp, central locking and more.

You will enjoy this power-packed machine for in-city as well as long-distance driving. Book your test drive today!