Renault India has introduced the Duster Adventure Edition, a special edition of its popular SUV that celebrates the model's legacy in the country. The new variant is priced from Rs 12.99 lakh (ex-showroom) and enters the market just days after Nissan unveiled the Tekton, bringing renewed focus to the competitive mid-size SUV segment.
Designed to stand apart from the standard Duster, the Adventure Edition receives several exclusive cosmetic enhancements inspired by the SUV's long-standing association with off-road driving. These include distinctive Adventure decals featuring topographical contour lines along with the coordinates of Leh — 34.27 N, 77.60 E — referencing one of India's most iconic high-altitude destinations.
The special edition also comes with Adventure-themed embellishers and bespoke floor mats.
Renault has equipped the SUV with a range of premium features, including full-LED headlamps, an electric panoramic sunroof, an electrically powered tailgate, connected car technology through the My Renault app, automatic dual-zone climate control, a 10.1-inch openR link infotainment system and 17-inch Ocean alloy wheels.
The Duster Adventure Edition is offered with three powertrain options.
The entry-level Turbo TCe 100 MT is priced at Rs 12.99 lakh, while the Turbo TCe 160 MT costs Rs 13.99 lakh. The top-spec Turbo TCe 160 DCT is available at Rs 15.39 lakh (all prices ex-showroom).
Powering the base variant is a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 100 hp and 160 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
Higher variants are equipped with a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol engine generating 163 hp and 280 Nm. This engine is offered with either a six-speed manual gearbox or a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Renault said the Adventure Edition has been created to reflect the qualities that established the Duster as one of India's most recognisable SUVs. Over the years, the model has built a reputation for its ride comfort, handling and ability to tackle diverse road conditions, and the special edition aims to honour that heritage while acknowledging the journeys shared by Duster owners.
The launch was held in New Delhi on Bastille Day and was attended by H.E. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, and Stephane Deblaise, CEO, Renault Group India. The event also underscored Renault's French roots and the connection between the brand's heritage and one of its most iconic vehicles in the Indian market.
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