[ARAY]

Frankly there is no replacement for duster , the awd varient until yesterday when the Scorpio was launched. Still i would say Duster awd is a keeper. I own one, although I don't get to use that everyday as I had to step out of India but I know for sure its far more value for money owning it post EMI conclusion.

[dhanushs]

Well, you could look at the new Scorpio N, but, REMEMBER it is a body on frame design SUV with proper 4WD TC and capability. However, you will get it at a lesser price than the XUV 700

[shashi792]

Good decision on keeping the duster. There is very less or actually No vehicle in the price bracket that can replace the magic carpet ride of Duster. We have in total 6 vehicles at home including a Jeep Compass S Diesel 4x4. But, nothing can beat duster in terms of ride-comfort, ruggedness, and go-anywhere attitude. The only reason you might feel a bit bad about the duster is its interiors and un-ergonomic dashboard Even to the 2016 standards (When we brought our 110 AMT), its very outdated.

[BoneCollector]

I'll apologize upfront as I didn't go through the whole thread but would make a wild suggestion if it makes sense.



How about this one?

[jeganatu]

I wish I could trade-in your hardly used 70k run AWD duster with my 190 k run chevy beat (2011) . I own a Nissan Kicks, an hi-fi version of duster and I am in hunt for a good, value for money vehicle. I dont see any such car in the market other than Renault - Nissan line up. If I was near your state, I would have robbed (joking) yours paying a premium!

[bijay_kay]

I wanted to replace my 2015 Diesel Honda City sedan with new (SUV) Creta or Seltos (in Feb 2022), and so I took their demo rides, although even the base model was going bit off-budget for me. I found Creta was quiter, Seltos was good on 4th-5th. While going through Spinny listings, I thought of trying on 2016 110ps Manual Diesel Silver Duster since it only did 29K & price was certainly mush lesser than new SUV.

The demo ride experience was as better as in Creta on softer side & better overall. I decided to go for Duster on 8 lakhs (pricey !?).

Now, after clocking 51k (in one year, & overall, after 7th year), Duster turned out to be a beast on Highways (in fact, so cushiony smooth), keeping the rear-seat occupants so comfortable on any bumpy roads. I not only saved few lakhs for not going for new Creta or Seltos, but also secured a best riding comfort true SUV.
Cruising around 95km/h, I could get consistent ~20+kmpl average all through my Highway journeys. Once hit 22kmpl (giving that no-regret feeling for replacing my Honda City which was giving 28-33kmpl on highways).

I only heard the stories of the dreaded injector issue on 110ps after my purchase. To avoid as much as I can, I fill Diesel tank to full always when 10L left & add ABRO Diesel additive after every 4th or 5th tank-full fill (many do not recommend). Also, I changed Engine oil separately (not during the service) in front of me, I bought Castrol part-synthetic 15W-40 engine oil, also adding only 50ml of that slushy thick ABRO Engine oil additive (250ml might be too much slushy for the engine as I think).
But I still have that fear of (fabled) injector issue although service engineer did mention that engine is in excellent condition so far.

Seriously, even in a slight upper segment, I am not able to think of a better replacement of this Duster as yet & also of a right time (may be, only after 2026 !?). I would like to upgrade to an Automatic one as next, as economical as this Duster and I do not want shell out more than 3 lakhs to own next one, if it all I have to replace by 2025 or 2026.

Time when I bought & slight changes done:

https://youtu.be/8xgRmkGKy5E

On additives & mileage:

https://youtu.be/UKCKj-U7HGY

[Equus]

Its time to say good bye to my Duster AWD. 52K kms and it has been a totally blissful ownership! Not once did I run into any of the issues mentioned except I got the front suspension changed at the A*S*S few months ago and thats it.
Tyres changed at 46K - geolander yoko's

We will be considering an EV soon - we already have a 2nd car and office commutes are limited to 2 days a week. I have an issue with my legs - arthritis kicking in. Doc advised to move to Automatic.

I will start a diff thread for the EV options soon.

Meanwhile, if there is any interest, i would love to sell to a fellow BHPian and maybe ask you for pics once in a while

[bijay_kay]

Hi All,
Duster replacement:
Is Ford Endeavour 2013 4x2 AT 120k done worth replacing Duster ?
Ford exited though when I checked their SC, they mentioned SCs will remain & parts as well.
Anyone has experience with this beast ?
I am novice to Automatic. Is Endeavour AT gear-box reliable ?

[GauRanVid]

I am in the same boat. My Duster is nearing 9 years next year and being from Delhi/NCR, have to part ways with it even though it is one of the best car in terms of driving dynamics, feels planted and rock solid. I have shifted my house in it and we love it to the full.

I am in market from almost 6 months with a budget of 15-20 lakhs and have checked and rejected almost every C2 segment car because none of it is as perfect as Duster (not talking about interiors here). Some feel flimsy while others small. Cannot go for Diesel again as my running is mostly city, so it had to be petrol.

Considering Grand Vitara, Elevate, Alcazar. Will make a buy decision in December to take benefit of year end discounts and then bring one home in Jan'25. Had to go for a flash decision now

[bijay_kay]

Hi,

I sold off my Duster 2016 diesel mid of this year, after I got a used 2012 Fortuner.

Fortuner is 2012 3.0 L diesel 4x2 MT model. 5th owner. I got a deal on Facebook Marketplace; 8 lakhs 144k kms done.

So far, no issues, I have taken it to highways & city. I found this beast is more smoother than Duster ! Unlike what I heard, I find running it in city is a breeze.

On highways, I find it bit underpowered (I am not a fan of revving beyond 95-100kmph). I got 15.8 kmpl max & consistent 14kmpl on highways & 11.5 to 12 in city.

I has done 153k kms in few months now . I have changed its timing belt at Toyota SC, may be drive belt next.

FC is in 2027, I am already in dilemma on whether to sell it only for higher price once it hits 164k or I should run it for lakhs of kms as many times FC can be done (!?). But otherwise what could be next ? Another less driven 2013 or 2014 Fortuner?

I guess I might have to join some legacy Fortuner thread as well.

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[kappa23]

Originally Posted by forty6

Hola fellow internal combustion engine lovers.

I am in a quandary.

I have a 6 year old Duster AWD which has done 77K kms. Not all of those have been in the city. It has done Gurgaon to Dhanushkodi. Bhutan. Spiti. And quite a lot of trips to Himachal and Uttrakhand. In fact the girl I was in love with, was just like me in love with the hills, maybe that's why I fell in love with her but I digress. So, since both of us were smitten with hills, I sold my first car - Fabia, and got the Duster. Frankly going to Duster from Fabia was quite a let down, in terms of equipment and interiors, but mechanically the Duster was leagues ahead. It had AWD, independent rear suspension, cruise control, speed limiter, ESP and switchable traction control. From the F1 days I had known that Renault were brilliant with software, read traction control, so I had no qualms with the electronics. Or using them. The speed limiter is a life saver these days with speed cameras popping up everywhere.

Then there is subjective thing of looks. I just love the way the Duster looks and its proportions. I think lots of car makers don't really get proportions right. It doesn't look that tough, but apparently it is. I also like its squattish looks.

But, what I absolutely love is the fact that it can go anywhere. It has the ability to surprise you. Fast corners, take them. Steep incline, just press on. Snow and ice, easy peasy. Sand, ok maybe not its cup of tea. But, still if there is a car that embodies the war time Britain's favourite line "Keep Calm and Carry on" this one is it. In fact for a crossover it does the car bit also very well. I have surprised many car owners on fast mountain roads, the duster skimming the camber like a surfer on waves. Its mechanical grip is very good and then there is its ability to simultaneously transfer information of the road to your fingerprints while not letting you know the professional integrity, or rather lack of it, of the Chief Engineer of PWD or NHAI or BRO.

To be honest, I love it for it can flirt with Centripetal force while still adoring bad roads.

Oh, oh, the engine and gearing is a peach too.

So, not with the 10 year thingmajig in NCR looming and stories about injector issues scaring me, I was thinking of replacing it.

I value ride quality, steering heft, a good punchy engine, mechanical grip, an elegant proportionate design and a good AC. The rest are kinda negotiable.

What are my options?

Err, these.

1. Skoda Slavia 1.5: What?! Ok, I get it. Not really the go anywhere machine that I want, but it tugs at my heart. It has very good ground clearance too. So, can kind of do bad roads I guess. Ok, maybe not Spiti and other such solution to mid-life crisis but it will be better at dealing with roundabouts and twisty roads better than any SUV.

2. Tata Safari: The more I look at the XUV 700 the more I realise I don't like its design. It is just the XUV 500 with some nip and tuck. And i never liked XUV 500. I understand that in terms of engine and suspension (independent rear) it is better, but I still like the Harrier/Safari combo. But, two problems with it. One, and this is me being a weirdo, I hate the way its rear axle looks from behind. I don't know, can't explain, but just makes me go barf. The second is that it is still FWD and if I have to go FWD, should I go for..

3. Jeep Compass: Like the looks, like the interiors and I know it rides and drives well. But, expensive, since I can't afford the 4x4, and for an SUV its approach angle is atrocious. And did I say expensive.

4. ScorpioN: The amount of jokes i have cracked on the Scorpio and those who drive them, are going to come and bite me in the behind and be proof of the karmic theory, but it looks like a decent package. Maybe just RWD is going to be good enough, since I have seen enough and more Boleros and Scorpio eat the crap roads in the hills that is the most off road I am going to be doing. I am just worried about Mahindra's ability to even make classy things chintzy. And the fact that it is a B0F chassis, and I don't think it will really be that much enjoyable in the good roads in the hills. The suspension and inherent nature of BoF chassis might make it a bit boing boing even on straight but undulated highways that we have many of. So, that's that.

What do you guys think? And recommend.

TIA.

Why not consider the Thar Roxx, if you're someone who enjoys off-roading?