Next-gen Renault Duster being evaluated for India

It is unclear whether Renault will bring the all-wheel-drive version of the Duster to India.

The Renault Duster went out of production in India earlier this year, with no clear indication if a replacement would be introduced. Now, a media report suggests that the next-generation Duster is being actively evaluated for the Indian market.

It is said that the next-gen Duster will be based on the new CMF-B LS platform. 'LS' stands for 'Lower Spec', which is derived from the CMF-B, and is optimized primarily for emerging markets. Still, the low-cost version is expected to comply with global safety and emission standards.

The design of the new Duster is likely to be inspired by its predecessor. While the new model will have a character of its own, it could retain styling elements like the flared wheel arches and integrated grille and headlamps.

The report also states that the next-gen Duster could be offered with hybrid powertrains in place of the diesel engine. It is unclear whether Renault will bring the all-wheel-drive version to India.

Source: Autocar India