Renault (including Duster Unveil) @ Auto Expo 2012 - EDIT: Now launched at 7.19 Lacs

suyr · 9th May 2012, 17:05

Comparison to Previous gen. Hyundai Tucson(crdi) / Renault Duster (4x2, 1.5dci):

Length: 4325 / 4315 (1 cm smaller)
Width: 1830 / 1822 (0.8 cm smaller)
Height: 1730/ 1625 (10.5 cm smaller)
Wheelbase: 2630 / 2673 (4 cm larger)
Ground clearance: 195 / 205 (1 cm larger)

Power: 122PS@4000 / 110PS@4000,
Weight: 2130 / 1,288
Torque: 245Nm@2800rpm / 240Nm@1750rpm

if priced well, it Duster should set the sales numbers on fire.

m_upreti · 9th May 2012, 20:15

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Originally Posted by suyr

Comparison to Previous gen. Hyundai Tucson(crdi) / Renault Duster (4x2, 1.5dci):.

Adding Scorpio for comparison, which is higher & longer than both but less in width.

vineethvazhayil · 9th May 2012, 20:21

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Originally Posted by m_upreti

Adding Scorpio for comparison, which is higher & longer than both but less in width.

What is with the weight of the duster? Is that for real? the difference is substantial!

m_upreti · 9th May 2012, 20:25

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Originally Posted by vineethvazhayil

What is with the weight of the duster? Is that for real? the difference is substantial!

The weight is correct. Probably use of better technology and lighter material. This should have much better fuel efficiency than its contemprories.

Animesh · 9th May 2012, 20:32

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Originally Posted by vineethvazhayil

What is with the weight of the duster? Is that for real? the difference is substantial!

That is absolutely correct. Check out the link for Duster's weight. The low weight is one of the many things going for this SUV. Renault.com - Dacia Duster

wanderluster · 9th May 2012, 20:41

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Originally Posted by Animesh

That is absolutely correct. Check out the link for Duster's weight. The low weight is one of the many things going for this SUV. Renault.com - Dacia Duster

I think its net weight for the Duster and gross for the others.

Guna · 9th May 2012, 20:46

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Originally Posted by vineethvazhayil

What is with the weight of the duster? Is that for real? the difference is substantial!

Weights are probably wrong. Weight of Tusocn is the total laden weight where as weight of Duster is unladen weight. There cannot be so much difference.

sumeshmani · 10th May 2012, 15:51

Look at that weight difference. Duster is so much more lighter and that too without compromising the rigidity (inferred from all the off-roading videos of Duster). Will have to wait to see if we get that 240Nm spec dci engine.
I hope the width has been put to good use on the inside and will prove to be comfortable for 3 passengers.

m_upreti · 10th May 2012, 16:08

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Originally Posted by Guna

Weights are probably wrong. Weight of Tusocn is the total laden weight where as weight of Duster is unladen weight. There cannot be so much difference.

I may be wrong in this, but I am unable to find any other weight for the Duster on the web

Guna · 10th May 2012, 16:22

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Originally Posted by m_upreti

I may be wrong in this, but I am unable to find any other weight for the Duster on the web

Duster weight what you have posted is right. But the weight of the Tuscon is not the correct vehicle weight.

mayjay · 10th May 2012, 16:28

Only issue seems to be that its not very tall - 1625 mm. This compared to Scorpio - 1975, Tucson - 1730 and even some crossovers like Yeti - 1691 and Outlander - 1720.
This might show up in weaker road presence.

sharninder · 10th May 2012, 16:54

I don't know if this has been posted here or not, but the Dubai site for Duster has a brochure link too. Might be useful to some:

http://www.renault-me.com/CountriesD...r-Brochure.pdf

M5_fan · 10th May 2012, 17:06

I was going through the euro NCAP site and found that the duster has only 3 stars out of 5 and the dacia duster (as its known in europe) was the least safe vehicle that euro NCAP tested in 2011. It got the poorest results.

I was considering it as a direct fierce opponent to the ecosport but now i don't think i shall consider it.

Here is the link:

http://www.euroncap.com/bestinclasscars2011.aspx

I think the ecosport shall get a 5 star safety rating as its based on the fiesta which has also got 5 stars.

dish · 10th May 2012, 18:26

Hyundai Tucson weight is around 3320 lbs / 1505 Kgs for the petrol version. Add a few more kgs for the diesel version and that makes it about 25% more than Duster

m_upreti · 10th May 2012, 18:44

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Originally Posted by dish

Hyundai Tucson weight is around 3320 lbs / 1505 Kgs for the petrol version. Add a few more kgs for the diesel version and that makes it about 25% more than Duster

Checked the Dubai Brochure 2x4 & 4x4:

Gross vehicle weight (GVW) (kg) 1,775 / 1,850
Gross Train Weight (GTW) (kg) 2,975 / 3,350

9th May 2012, 17:05	#526
suyr Newbie Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 24 Thanked: 17 Times	re: Renault (including Duster Unveil) @ Auto Expo 2012 - EDIT: Now launched at 7.19 Lacs Comparison to Previous gen. Hyundai Tucson(crdi) / Renault Duster (4x2, 1.5dci): Length: 4325 / 4315 (1 cm smaller) Width: 1830 / 1822 (0.8 cm smaller) Height: 1730/ 1625 (10.5 cm smaller) Wheelbase: 2630 / 2673 (4 cm larger) Ground clearance: 195 / 205 (1 cm larger) Power: 122PS@4000 / 110PS@4000, Weight: 2130 / 1,288 Torque: 245Nm@2800rpm / 240Nm@1750rpm if priced well, it Duster should set the sales numbers on fire.
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sumeshmani BHPian Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: bangalore Posts: 478 Thanked: 111 Times	re: Renault (including Duster Unveil) @ Auto Expo 2012 - EDIT: Now launched at 7.19 Lacs Look at that weight difference. Duster is so much more lighter and that too without compromising the rigidity (inferred from all the off-roading videos of Duster). Will have to wait to see if we get that 240Nm spec dci engine. I hope the width has been put to good use on the inside and will prove to be comfortable for 3 passengers.
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mayjay BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 275 Thanked: 377 Times	re: Renault (including Duster Unveil) @ Auto Expo 2012 - EDIT: Now launched at 7.19 Lacs Only issue seems to be that its not very tall - 1625 mm. This compared to Scorpio - 1975, Tucson - 1730 and even some crossovers like Yeti - 1691 and Outlander - 1720. This might show up in weaker road presence.
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sharninder BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Goon-Gaon Posts: 513 Thanked: 313 Times	re: Renault (including Duster Unveil) @ Auto Expo 2012 - EDIT: Now launched at 7.19 Lacs I don't know if this has been posted here or not, but the Dubai site for Duster has a brochure link too. Might be useful to some: http://www.renault-me.com/CountriesD...r-Brochure.pdf
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10th May 2012, 17:06	#538
M5_fan BHPian Join Date: May 2010 Location: Noida Posts: 148 Thanked: 59 Times	I was going through the euro NCAP site and found that the duster has only 3 stars out of 5 and the dacia duster (as its known in europe) was the least safe vehicle that euro NCAP tested in 2011. It got the poorest results. I was considering it as a direct fierce opponent to the ecosport but now i don't think i shall consider it. Here is the link: http://www.euroncap.com/bestinclasscars2011.aspx I think the ecosport shall get a 5 star safety rating as its based on the fiesta which has also got 5 stars.
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dish BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 66 Thanked: 48 Times	re: Renault (including Duster Unveil) @ Auto Expo 2012 - EDIT: Now launched at 7.19 Lacs Hyundai Tucson weight is around 3320 lbs / 1505 Kgs for the petrol version. Add a few more kgs for the diesel version and that makes it about 25% more than Duster
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