New Renault Duster Techno Plus Variant Launched Price, Features & Specs 2026

Renault finally brought the third-gen Duster to India. Prices start at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). And yes, the R-Pass bookings are still open till end of March 2026. Early birds, take note. You can grab it at those sweet introductory prices. The new Duster comes in five trims Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno Plus, and Iconic. There’s even a limited ‘Iconic Launch Edition’. But today, we focus on the Techno Plus the second-to-top variant. Let’s see what makes it tick.

2026 Renault Duster Techno Plus Exterior That Turns Heads

Step outside and the Techno Plus doesn’t disappoint. It looks almost like the Iconic but with its own flair. Auto-LED headlights. Check. Follow-me-home feature. Check. LED DRLs doubling as turn indicators. Yup. The grille proudly shows a bold ‘DUSTER’ badge. Front bumper? Wider air dam, silver skid plate, LED fog lamps tucked neatly in corners.

Side view? 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels, blacked-out roof rails (can carry up to 50 kg load), and chunky body cladding. Even the C-pillar has rear door handles neat little touch. Rear gets wraparound LED taillights with an illuminated strip connecting them. Rear wiper? Check. Defogger? Check. Front parking sensors? Absolutely. And yes, hill-descent control makes its debut here.

2026 Renault Duster Techno Plus Interiors That Feel Premium

Open the door and you’re greeted with brown and black seats. Dashboard in dark grey with brushed-silver accents. Looks fancy, feels comfy. DCT variants get a sliding front armrest with storage. Rear center armrest? Of course. Adjustable headrests for all passengers. Vanity mirror with lights for front passengers. Nice touch, right?

Sound-reducing windshield, twin cupholders, dual-zone climate control with rear vents. It’s not Iconic, sure missing that carbon fibre dashboard but still classy. You’ll feel like a boss, without going overboard.

2026 Renault Duster Techno Plus Features That Impress

Now let’s talk gadgets and safety. A 10.25-inch digital driver display, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment, panoramic sunroof, wireless phone charger – all part of the deal. Paddle shifters on DCT, cruise control, six airbags, ESC, TCS, hill-start assist, ISOFIX child seat anchors. Auto-dimming IRVM, front and side parking sensors, hill-descent control all standard here. Feeling safe? You should.

Also read : Renault Duster 2026 India Launch Date Out – Bookings Live Now!

2026 Renault Duster Techno Plus Engine & Transmission

Only one engine for now 1.3-litre turbo-petrol. 163 PS. 280 Nm torque. Transmission? 6-speed manual or 6-speed DCT. Front-wheel drive only. Lower variants get a 1-litre turbo. And soon, Renault will add a 1.8-litre strong-hybrid. So yes, choices coming soon. Pick your flavor.

2026 Renault Duster Techno Plus Price & Rivals

Introductory ex-showroom price? Rs 15.29 lakh to Rs 16.69 lakh. Who’s in the race? Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra, Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Grand Vitara, Skoda Kushaq Facelift, MG Astor, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun quite a list.

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