Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Renault Duster Hybrid Claims 29 Kmpl, Bookings Open
Renault is preparing to launch a hybrid version of the Duster SUV in India.
The company says it can travel 29 kilometres on a litre of fuel in a certified test.
That is a little more than the mileage figures stated for two rival hybrid SUVs.
The Duster combines a petrol engine with two electric motors and a battery.
It can use electric power when conditions allow and can recover energy while slowing down.
The battery charges while the vehicle is being driven, so it does not need to be plugged in.
Bookings opened on October 9, 2026, for Rs 21,000.
Renault plans to launch it on October 17, but has not yet shared its price.
Renault India says the Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160 is ARAI-certified at 29 kmpl.
Bookings opened October 9, 2026, for Rs 21,000; the official launch is scheduled for October 17.
The claimed mileage is higher than the 27.97 kmpl figures stated for the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Grand Vitara hybrids.
The powertrain combines a 1.8-litre petrol engine, two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery, with a combined output of 160 hp.
Renault has not announced hybrid pricing; the current petrol Duster range is priced from Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.69 lakh ex-showroom.
- Who
- Renault India and customers interested in the Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160.
- What
- Bookings have opened for the hybrid SUV, which Renault says is ARAI-certified at 29 kmpl.
- When
- Bookings opened October 9, 2026; the launch is scheduled for October 17.
- Where
- India; bookings are available through Renault India's website and authorised dealerships.
- Why
- The hybrid adds an option focused on fuel efficiency while offering a combined output of 160 hp.
- Certified fuel efficiency
- 29 kmpl, according to Renault India
- Booking amount
- Rs 21,000
- Booking opening
- October 9, 2026
- Scheduled launch
- October 17, 2026
- Powertrain
- 1.8-litre petrol engine, two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh battery
- Combined output
- 160 hp
- Current Duster petrol prices
- Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.69 lakh, ex-showroom; hybrid pricing has not been announced