Renault Duster [2015-2016] User Reviews

My renault buying and sales and servicing experience has been extremely pathetic, butthe car in itself should not be blamed as it is the people carrying renault service centres in India who are the real culprits. To be precise i had major issues with Landmark service centre in Thane west, where my car was jacked for 55 days and with all fake diagnosis, it seems they had illiterate people working there. My renault duster car however i will rate it very high for its Ride quality, its super fast pick up and swiftness of gear shift and it hardly takes 11-14 seconds to zip comfortably to 5th gear. Duster has been on Indian roads for long enough for me to write about its looks, i know of some people who dont like its rusty look, i personally love its road presence and overall appeal. Servicing amd maintenance as discussed above doesn't look good considering Renault is not very customer friendly. Its plus definitely has a lot about its ride quality, its balance between perfect city car and proper highway SUV, its 4WD absorbs the uneven roads and bumps with natural ease. Cons : mileage i feel is something that can get better.

1. I had bought the old i20 and really had a bad experience with it because somehow it did not handle very well once I crossed the 20000 mark. I was also very disappointed with its performance, it was very poor and ultimately I sold it off after using it for over 3 years. I bought the duster after I took a friend’s duster for a ride, I was really impressed with the handling and feel of the car. It has a very good steering, light and responsive, pickup is also very good. It is spacious and robust and has a really powerful engine (85 ps-1461 cc diesel) I was not sure about buying a car of a company other than maruti or Hyundai but duster impressed me and I decided to go with it. I have never faced any problems since. Renault has done a good job with Duster, no doubt it is their most sold car. I have taken it to long journey, right from Delhi to Mumbai and I have had a satisfying experience, on highways it will show you its power.

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Duster SUV is really made for off road it can drive easily on any road its looks is awesome which attracts mostly youngster its diesel engine sound lower than other maker its pickup is good and also visibility in its segment, suspension is good it’s a first SUV in India with Macpherson stud suspension and front wheel drive, its handling is good in its segment less turning radius than others good in ground clearance which is also in best its segment there is only technically faults its reverse gear ratio not true company you have to work on it, its so comfortable in long drive. Overall I will give it to 90 percent,its dash board looks not so good need to improve,rear door setting not true,its approch and departure angle is good, good boot space, good leg space, wide tyre in its class size of rim also good 16'. Good fuel economy in SUV class it give 14 to 18 kilometer per liter on local area and highway.

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Its a powerful stable machine. Amazing driving controll. Any situation of roads its never feel tired. 17 hrs continue self drive. Mileage to good. Perfect space for back seat. Boot space also good.

Exterior A lot has already been writtern about how good the car looks. All of that is true.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Some aspects of the interios are good. But some really suck. Lack of Climate Control in a car this size. The interior mats provided by the company are too flimsy to last more that 6 months. The plastics and fabric upholstry provided could have been way better.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Steady engine. Even @ 85 ps never have experienced lack of power. Has enough power on tap and above 2000 rpm gives a steady fuel economy. The gearbox is a little on the stiff side.

Ride Quality & Handling Excellent. This may seem par for the course from an SUV. Over 30,000 Kms driven with not a single hitch or glitch over all kinds of terrain.

Final Words Good buy if you are in the market for a mid sized SUV.  Fuel economy is 21.5 (Highway) and 18 (City)

Areas of improvement Interiors.

Handling, Fuel Economy, Ride QualityLact of Climate Control, cheap looking interiors

The Renault Duster is just what a man needs. It provides a classic lifestyle and premium comfort. The updated version on Renault Duster has an ECO drive mode which not only enhances driving but also is fuel efficient. Duster has quality and class in its look. My Duster is fiery red model which looks like a king when I drive on the roads. The exterior has chrome front grille surrounds and the interior has Sporty Black & Grey Interior Colour Harmony which surely makes people drool. The car has the best advantage when it is off road since the individual suspension works wonders and not to mention the driving and handling. I just love to drive it. I have noticed that the gear rations have been worked on by Renault and the AWD is nothing like the 2WD variants of Duster. It is much  smoother and easier to drive in the city as well as on the highways.

Space, fuel efficiency, features, pickup, driving and handlingNA

It's looking very amazing. And milage also good.price also favourable.totally amazing.comfortness and very spacious engine is very nice.tyres and it's steering is so good .air bags available

Buying experience: Nice experience of this vehicle... It's a value for money
Riding experience: It's a long drive vehicle ... Controlling is also very comfortable ..
Details about looks, performance etc: Muscular look ,,, no any suv like this .. Heavy vehicle
Servicing and maintenance: I was brought my vehicle on 2015.. Only general service maintenance of this vehicle .. Approx 4 K
Pros and Cons: Dash board quality is poor .. Need to improvement

This is a Good car for long drive as well as off road ,I took it for offroad several times ,Seriously you wont get disappointed by the performance .the pickup is really nice .and the steering is sharp ,and turning dia is up to the mark . CONS Interior will be basic, Seats are in commanding state ,you cant expect a comfy