Renault New Duster vs Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon portfolio is complete with the CNG version. But does it strike the balance between performance and efficiency that buyers always wanted?

The new Dacia Duster that was globally unveiled recently is the third generation of the SUV. This will form the base for the Renault Duster that we expect to be launched by the carmaker in India. It looks modern and feature-packed — from the pictures at least. But will it be able to rekindle the excitement when it was first launched in India? From the looks of it, it seems quite like it. But again, to remind you, the Duster was a mid-sized five-seater SUV with oodles of space, outstanding ride quality, frugal diesel powertrain, and handsome looks. It only started to feel old due to the other modern SUVs in the segment that were equipped with more features, better interior, several drivetrain options, and a more appealing proposition. Has the new one managed to tick these boxes then? Let's delve deeper.

The 2023 year update to the Tata Nexon introduces several changes and brings it on par with the other sub-four metre compact SUVs. But have the tweaks inside out made it a step ahead of the rivals? We find out.