Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016

bluevolt · 4th February 2016, 23:43

Renault duster has been always one of my favourite cars. It looks basic yet have a road presence and proper SUV character.

Though to catch up with competition, they have to make some further changes like need to revamp interiors thoroughly.

When this facelift is launching in the market? In which month?

Aksthedreamer · 5th February 2016, 00:02

Although changes are always welcome, but the management at renault need to understand that the biggest problem with duster are the ancient looking and cheap quality interiors.
Things have got worse since the launch of creta with such high quality interiors.
Renault have to have to give a complete make over to those interiors if they want to stay in the race. Adding peach color door handles and pink color ac rings wont help!
Future does not look too bright for duster, now that maruti suzuki is also in the game with vitara brezza. Tough times ahead for Renault.

WildInstincts · 5th February 2016, 00:14

What a disappointment. Was hoping to see better quality interiors and a modern dashboard. Nothing but some cosmetic changes. Reminds me of the good old Amby facelifts that was offered to hapless Indian customers. Really Renault?? This is what you could offer in this age where competition is vying for each other's blood?

Turbanator · 5th February 2016, 00:22

Is this some special Auto Expo Edition ? or was Renault stall near to Mahindra Aero concept? now what are these Renault guys doing - some Indianisation to please global leaders who think India as a land of colours?

Masda · 5th February 2016, 03:49

With this "upgrade", Duster will concede a free run to the Brezza! At least, they could have done something about the power window switches that interfere with your knees while driving.

sridhu · 5th February 2016, 05:39

My biggest gripe with the Duster is the lack of a clean, integrated (preferably roof or pillar mounted) air con unit for the rear. That is not addressed not does it seem to bother most people commenting.

Am I the only one who feels this?

Would have liked better thigh support front & back and better ergonomics overall. Only the last seems to be addressed.

IMO, if power or safety or ergonomics are not improved, the upgrade is pointless.

ampere · 5th February 2016, 07:16

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Originally Posted by sridhu

My biggest gripe with the Duster is the lack of a clean, integrated (preferably roof or pillar mounted) air con unit for the rear. That is not addressed not does it seem to bother most people commenting.

More than AC for the rear, they should have worked on a chiller AC as an upgrade. Current AC is the biggest downer in the Duster. In peak summers, it just does not deliver the chill needed in the cabin.

igp_79 · 5th February 2016, 07:36

Contrary to what most members feel, renault has addressed the glaring shortage of essential features that the duster lacked. Auto, electric retract orvm, Acc, reversing cam wirh sensor. This makes the duster up to date atleast.

But the colours on the interior plastics are wierd to say the least and am sure will not make it to the production. I mean no sane person can be that goofy with their sense of esthetics.

But what renault ought to have done to regain its leadership is not just make the car up to date but arm it to the gills with features like suzuki and hyundai. If you had thrown in keyless go, sunroof and very importantly, a modern metre binnacle with a colour tft MID and a modern steering wheel, and probably electric seat adjust for driver, then renault, the creta would have to back off. Such an awesome product. Why not go that extra mile?

Mad Max · 5th February 2016, 08:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masda

With this "upgrade", Duster will concede a free run to the Brezza! At least, they could have done something about the power window switches that interfere with your knees while driving.

Are you saying that the revised layout on the door interferes with driving? It looks like they moved it from the centre console to the door pad. Is it still an issue?

Quote:

Originally Posted by igp_79

Such an awesome product. Why not go that extra mile?

That extra mile is waiting for the 2017 Auto Expo.

I don't think there's a replacement for this Duster in the horizon for Renault.

bluevolt · 5th February 2016, 08:36

Quote:

That extra mile is waiting for the 2017 Auto Expo.

I don't think there's a replacement for this Duster in the horizon for Renault.

It will be in 2018, considering the fact that Auto expo takes place once in two years, can't expect an all new revamped next gen Duster before 2018 Q2.

Masda · 5th February 2016, 09:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Max

Are you saying that the revised layout on the door interferes with driving? It looks like they moved it from the centre console to the door pad. Is it still an issue?

Yeah they take some getting used to as the driver's knees just rest at the edge of the power window console on the front right door. I am 5'11 and I had to adjust my driving position a bit to avoid contact with that edge. It took me a few weeks to adjust. Though now, its a non issue as I am used to it. But considering I was "upgrading" from a Brio, it did come across as an ergonomic failure initially.

anoop.nair · 5th February 2016, 09:30

Now after all this fancy downgrading of the good-old duster, will this be any cheaper? I actually liked the exteriors and can probably smoke the interiors a little bit

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1.2TSI7DSG · 5th February 2016, 09:38

Depressed!

No major change in the Cheap Interior feel.

Renault needs to understand that people spending 16l for the vehicle expect good interiors.

drive2eternity · 5th February 2016, 09:41

The pictures surely make me believe its a teenager's car, which he has modified to fulfill his colorful dreams. I mean, who comes up such color themes and then who approves them?

But to be honest, I think this is what happens when you try to 'Jazz' up an old design/product, instead of taking the pain of building something brand new from scratch. Apart from the Climate Control and the correctly placed Power Window switches, everything else is a 'Fail'.

i74js · 5th February 2016, 09:58

Thanks GTO,

Few updates are welcome while few are not. Let's hope that Renault takes a note of not so welcome (I want to say ugly, but I otherwise love the car and its highway stability so won't) changes and take them out of the final production list.

Since you have also see the facelift from near could you please comment on

- Quality of sheet metal, has it improved a bit?
- Quality of steering, almost every Duster that I have seen shows signs of rust at the bottom most portion of steering rod
- Panel gaps?

Cheers !

4th February 2016, 23:43	#16
bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,273 Thanked: 3,478 Times View My Garage	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 Renault duster has been always one of my favourite cars. It looks basic yet have a road presence and proper SUV character. Though to catch up with competition, they have to make some further changes like need to revamp interiors thoroughly. When this facelift is launching in the market? In which month?
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5th February 2016, 00:02	#17
Aksthedreamer BHPian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Delhi Posts: 91 Thanked: 75 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 Although changes are always welcome, but the management at renault need to understand that the biggest problem with duster are the ancient looking and cheap quality interiors. Things have got worse since the launch of creta with such high quality interiors. Renault have to have to give a complete make over to those interiors if they want to stay in the race. Adding peach color door handles and pink color ac rings wont help! Future does not look too bright for duster, now that maruti suzuki is also in the game with vitara brezza. Tough times ahead for Renault.
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5th February 2016, 00:14	#18
WildInstincts BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chn<>Coimbatore Posts: 53 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 What a disappointment. Was hoping to see better quality interiors and a modern dashboard. Nothing but some cosmetic changes. Reminds me of the good old Amby facelifts that was offered to hapless Indian customers. Really Renault?? This is what you could offer in this age where competition is vying for each other's blood?
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5th February 2016, 00:22	#19
Turbanator Team-BHP Support Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 7,461 Thanked: 32,001 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 Is this some special Auto Expo Edition ? or was Renault stall near to Mahindra Aero concept? now what are these Renault guys doing - some Indianisation to please global leaders who think India as a land of colours?
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5th February 2016, 03:49	#20
Masda BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: BLR Posts: 117 Thanked: 90 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 With this "upgrade", Duster will concede a free run to the Brezza! At least, they could have done something about the power window switches that interfere with your knees while driving.
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5th February 2016, 05:39	#21
sridhu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,249 Thanked: 2,756 Times	My biggest gripe with the Duster is the lack of a clean, integrated (preferably roof or pillar mounted) air con unit for the rear. That is not addressed not does it seem to bother most people commenting. Am I the only one who feels this? Would have liked better thigh support front & back and better ergonomics overall. Only the last seems to be addressed. IMO, if power or safety or ergonomics are not improved, the upgrade is pointless.
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5th February 2016, 07:36	#23
igp_79 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ooty Posts: 130 Thanked: 417 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 Contrary to what most members feel, renault has addressed the glaring shortage of essential features that the duster lacked. Auto, electric retract orvm, Acc, reversing cam wirh sensor. This makes the duster up to date atleast. But the colours on the interior plastics are wierd to say the least and am sure will not make it to the production. I mean no sane person can be that goofy with their sense of esthetics. But what renault ought to have done to regain its leadership is not just make the car up to date but arm it to the gills with features like suzuki and hyundai. If you had thrown in keyless go, sunroof and very importantly, a modern metre binnacle with a colour tft MID and a modern steering wheel, and probably electric seat adjust for driver, then renault, the creta would have to back off. Such an awesome product. Why not go that extra mile?
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5th February 2016, 09:30	#27
anoop.nair BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: MH14-KA01-TN19 Posts: 75 Thanked: 33 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 Now after all this fancy downgrading of the good-old duster, will this be any cheaper? I actually liked the exteriors and can probably smoke the interiors a little bit .
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5th February 2016, 09:38	#28
1.2TSI7DSG BHPian Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: MH01/TS09 Posts: 756 Thanked: 1,926 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 Depressed! No major change in the Cheap Interior feel. Renault needs to understand that people spending 16l for the vehicle expect good interiors.
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5th February 2016, 09:41	#29
drive2eternity BHPian Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 431 Thanked: 1,883 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 The pictures surely make me believe its a teenager's car, which he has modified to fulfill his colorful dreams. I mean, who comes up such color themes and then who approves them? But to be honest, I think this is what happens when you try to 'Jazz' up an old design/product, instead of taking the pain of building something brand new from scratch. Apart from the Climate Control and the correctly placed Power Window switches, everything else is a 'Fail'.
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5th February 2016, 09:58	#30
i74js Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: RJ-02,DL,MH-12 Posts: 1,362 Thanked: 2,272 Times	Re: Renault Duster Facelift @ Auto Expo 2016 Thanks GTO, Few updates are welcome while few are not. Let's hope that Renault takes a note of not so welcome (I want to say ugly, but I otherwise love the car and its highway stability so won't) changes and take them out of the final production list. Since you have also see the facelift from near could you please comment on - Quality of sheet metal, has it improved a bit? - Quality of steering, almost every Duster that I have seen shows signs of rust at the bottom most portion of steering rod - Panel gaps? Cheers !
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