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| ![]() Awesome review GTO! This review kind of vindicates my own feeling about the duster. The top end is overpriced and has brought it too close to the XUV that made me go with the XUV. I definitely think the 85ps RxE and RxL make more sense. I just wish Renault had included abs and airbags in these variants. |
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| ![]() That's 10.9 ex-shw. So we can leave it out. Quote:
Whats happening with Duster is a li'l different. It is their Best seller (or would be?) which crosses this mark, which drives the on-road price that much further for people who are already streching. For Safari, its a low selling variant. 85 PS RxE - 8.04L 85 PS RxL - +1.02L = 9.06L (+rear wash-wipe, defogger, fog lamps, integrated audio, steering audio controls, elec. adj. orvm, seat high adjustment, some cosmetic bits) 85 PS RxL option pack - +1.02L = 10.08L(+ABS, Airbags, EBD, Brake assist, Parking sensor, alloys) But then, accommodating a variant under the 10L category throughout the country could be an uphill task for any manufacturer. PS: Go easy on the smilies. | |
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() Seat height adjustment is there only in the top end variant of 110 BHP. I sorely miss it in 85 BHP variant. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Great review GTO. Thanks for sharing. ![]() I am sure you had a lot of fun driving James May' favorite car on Munnar roads. The exemplary ride and safe handling is great news indeed. Wish Renault had spend some more money and attention to detail on the interiors though. After reading the review, I think the best variant is the RxL O 85 Diesel. The RxL O 85 Diesel has Airbags, Alloy wheels, Parking Sensors over the RxL 110 for the same price. One saves around 1.3 lakhs (tax savings extra) over the latter and avoid the leather and that nasty rear air con unit. ![]() And more over the it seems the 85 is better suited for city driving and one can always add a tuning box if its falling a bit short on the highway. Yes, the 6 speed will be missed. Renault might give only the 110 for a test drive though. Eagerly waiting for the report on the 85 Diesel. |
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BHPian | ![]() Saw the Duster yesterday in thane ghodbunder road showroom. There was a good crowd which shows that the kind of interest this segment has. I liked the exterior of the car, the real SUV rugged looks and overall good finish and styling. Inside, the plastics were reasonable and dash and console though wasn't outstanding yet it didn't look out of place and integrated well with the duster. The Boot was big and much bigger than you will ever need for daily use in the city. The rear seats were however disappointing. the leg space is very scarce and the ac vent practically makes it 2 seater for adults. I feel they missed a trick by not reducing the boot space and making rear more spacious to even match the space in sedans. Even i felt a little cramped in driver's seat with seat fully pushed back and I'm only 5-11". I drive a Fusion currently and I feel that space inside fusion is better than Duster. I couldn't do a TD as there was a crowd. I guess need to wait till Ecosports gets launched or settle for XUV. |
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| ![]() Awesome review GTO, this was much awaited. ![]() Few observations: 1.While the body with the nice bulges looks muscular and scores on the aesthetics point of view, the pain with this design will be evident if you ever have to get accident repair/body work done, it's going to be a costly affair. 2. ![]() Quote:
And as you have rightly mentioned, the pricing of the variants still raises some questions in our minds - don't really know how many people will really do a close comparo of the specs to decide on the variant, rather it may simply be based on price points. I think it would have helped Renault if they'd offered fewer variants. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Thanks for penning this comprehensive review. Its as in details as it can be. Terrific. I think it has the makings to blitz the sales chart numbers and I really won't be surprised to see few in Team BHP Member's Garage as well. Its versatile and does most things well. The places where it does lack (QC wise) may see a step up in its next iteration. And Renault India must be given a pat on its back for choosing this wonderful location. Wishing the best to Renault with this ![]() Get the Yeti if you can. I am more than smitten. Last edited by Technocrat : 24th July 2012 at 23:43. Reason: added content as requested |
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Like many manufacturers, Renault seems to be worried purely about business and revenues with no regard to responsibility. I feel it may not have been hugely challenging for them to have worked out the variants, features, option pack and prices in a way that makes at least ABS more reachable, price-wise. ABS is not just a feature; it is the responsibility of car makers to strive to make basic safety as accessible to its customers as commercial viability permits. | |||
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Senior - BHPian | ![]() As always a great review GTO. Rated it a must deserved 5 stars. Saw the Duster yesterday and my misconception of thinking it as a 'small' car was removed at the first sight. It does have the road presence of a proper SUV. The front is indeed aggressive and provides a nice taller stance to the vehicle. All in all, it surely has the potential to be the game changer for Renault in India. |
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| ![]() First of all, kudos for the super detailed report. Team-bhp reports are the one's to trust, unbaised & fair. Quote:
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| ![]() Excellent review. Very in-depth and informative. Thank you! After reading the review, somehow I cannot help feeling version 2 of the Duster (whenever that is going to be a reality) will be a far superior product to what it is now, if Renault takes and incorporates even 25% of the feedback which is available in this thread! Thus of us who have booked the current version I guess will have to live with the niggles and the ergonomic quirks that you have so candidly pointed out!:( Quote:
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| ![]() Well, like I had anticipated, now I am more confused than I have ever been before. My need is to upgrade from my hatchback to a sedan/SUV that can accommodate the family of 5 for the numerous highway trips. - Unfortunately my budget is around 10 to 11 L. Which removes SUVs from the list (because I value ABS and Airbags). - Tough to find a sedan that can seat 3 in the back. Nissan Sunny is always there, but this car is focused on city drive. - I love Skoda Rapid, but the floor hump in the rear makes it a 4 seater - Ertiga can not accommodate 3 in the 2nd row and has limited luggage space. - So, I ended up waiting for our star Duster. Renault clearly killed this one with pricing. - To add to all this, I live in Bangalore, talk about killer road tax. So I am in a bind, is it worth stretching my budget to 12.4L and getting the 85 PS Duster? May be I should wait for EcoSport also ![]() Kindly share your thoughts dear members. |
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