Honestly, the 2026 Renault Duster feels like a fresh start. Old rugged vibe? Gone. Now it’s more in line with modern compact SUVs. And yes, looking at the features, you can tell Renault is thinking about convenience, comfort, and tech. All at once.
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1. Panoramic Sunroof
So, the Duster finally gets a panoramic sunroof. Big, bright, and airy. I remember hopping into a test drive and thought Wow, cabin feels huge. Rear passengers? They’re going to love it. Small detail, but it makes a difference. Makes the ride feel premium.
2. 10-inch Touchscreen Infotainment with Connected Car Tech
Here’s the fun part a 10-inch touchscreen running Google OS. Built-in apps, connected car stuff, vehicle status, location tracking. I tried it once on a city drive. Navigation, music, everything felt smooth. Not perfect, occasional lag, but much better than before. Big step up.
3. 10.25-inch Digital Driver’s Display
No more needles. Full digital 10.25-inch cluster. Shows navigation, alerts, everything you need in one glance. Test drive story I glanced at the screen mid-turn. Info was clear, road focus intact. Pretty handy. Really changes the feel of the car.
4. Powered and Ventilated Front Seats
Seats? Now 6-way adjustable and ventilated. Summer drive memory AC on, still felt hot, but ventilation helped. Long trips? Comfortable. Convenience level high. Tiny feature but daily life savior.
5. Powered Tailgate
Boot opens at a button press. Hands full? No stress. One push and done. Once at a supermarket, I was juggling bags. Tailgate saved me. Seriously, small things like this feel bigger than they sound.
6. Level-2 ADAS
Adaptive cruise, lane assist, emergency braking, forward collision alerts. Level-2 ADAS finally in Duster. Highway drive anecdote system nudged me to slow down. Felt like a silent co-driver. Helps reduce fatigue. Not foolproof though, still keep attention.
7. Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Driver sets temp, passenger sets their own. Manual AC? Gone. I noticed on a rainy evening drive comfort improved instantly. Modern, simple. Makes every trip feel less ordinary.
8. Ambient Lighting
48 colors! Yes, cabin now glows softly. Night drive story lights on, mood elevated. Not distracting, just classy. Makes the cabin feel more welcoming. Tiny touch, but works.
9. 360-Degree Camera
Tight parking? No problem. 360-degree camera covers it all. Showroom demo I parked in a tight spot. Camera helped a lot. Makes maneuvering easy, especially for SUV size. Confidence boost? Absolutely.
10. Wireless Phone Charger
Cables out, phone on pad, charging. City drive test: clutter gone, phone charged. Simple. Daily life convenience level very high. Wish all cars had this earlier.
Also read : New Renault Duster vs Old Duster The Ultimate Comparison
Bottom line 2026 Renault Duster is no longer just rugged. Comfort, tech, safety all collectively. Some minor system defects here and there, but normal a massive upgrade. Competes with Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Volkswagen Taigun, and Skoda Kushaq Facelift.
