29 Kmpl Renault Duster Hybrid Deliveries Begin in India Ahead of Diwali 2026

Renault India has commenced customer deliveries of the Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 in India ahead of Diwali. The first customer handover took place in Hyderabad on November 6th 2026, at the company's newly inaugurated showroom in HITEC City. The hybrid SUV was launched in India on October 17th with prices starting at Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The first Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 was delivered to a customer by Francisco Hidalgo, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Renault Group India. Hyderabad is among the leading cities in India in terms of bookings for the newly launched SUV, according to Renault.

Renault Duster Strong Hybrid Deliveries Begin

Renault India has started handing over the Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 to customers around the festive season. The commencement of deliveries follows the launch of the hybrid SUV in October.

Speaking about the development, Francisco Hidalgo said Renault had planned to bring the Duster Hybrid to customers within a year and ahead of the festive season. He added that the response since launch reflects growing acceptance of hybrid technology in India.

The Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 is Renault India's first product under its electrification roadmap in the country, called futuREady.

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The Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV uses a 1.8-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with two electric motors and a 1.4kWh battery pack. Renault claims an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 29kmpl for the hybrid powertrain.

The strong-hybrid system can operate using electric power, the petrol engine or a combination of both. It also uses regenerative braking to recover energy, allowing the battery to recharge while driving without requiring an external charging connection.

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Official Statement

Francisco Hidalgo, VP-Sales & Marketing, Renault Group India, said, “During our planning phase, we set ourselves an ambitious target: to bring the Duster Hybrid to customers in less than a year, in time for the festive season. We are proud to have delivered on that promise, and we begin handing over the Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 to our customers around Diwali. The strong response since launch reflects growing acceptance of hybrid technology in India. Our commitment, however, goes beyond the product. Hyderabad is an important market for us, and with the new'R store we are building a best-in-class buying and ownership journey, so that every customer enjoys the same standard of experience at the showroom and in service as they do behind the wheel.”