Engine & Performance
Fuel Type
Turbo Petrol
Petrol
Displacement
999 cc (1.0L TCe 100) / 1,333 cc (1.3L TCe 160)
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,498 cc (1.5L TSI EVO with ACT)
Engine Config
1.0L TCe 100 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (100 PS & 166 Nm) / 1.3L TCe 160 4-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (163 PS & 280 Nm)
1.0L 3-Cylinder Turbo Petrol (115 PS & 178 Nm) / 1.5L 4-Cylinder TSI EVO Turbo Petrol (150 PS & 250 Nm)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) only; no 4x4 currently offered in India
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) with Electronic Differential Lock (XDS)
0-100
Not listed
8.8 sec (1.5L TSI DSG) / 10.6 sec (1.0L TSI)
Top Speed
Not listed
185 km/h
Transmission & Hybrid
Transmission
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT)
6-Speed Manual / 8-Speed Torque Converter Automatic (1.0L TSI, Aisin AQ300) / 7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic (1.5L TSI)
Paddles
No
Yes (Paddle Shifters on 7-Speed DSG & 8-Speed AT)
Hybrid
None. A hybrid Duster has been talked about for India but is not yet on sale; no verified specs exist for it
None
Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 296 mm)
Ventilated Disc Brakes (Front 276 mm with Red Calipers on Monte Carlo)
Rear Brakes
Solid Disc Brakes (Rear 280 mm) - All 4 Discs
Drum Brakes (Rear)
Front Suspension
Independent MacPherson Strut with Coil Springs & Anti-Roll Bar
MacPherson Strut with Lower Triangular Links & Torsion Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension
Twist Beam Suspension
Twist Beam Axle with High-Performance Gas Shock Absorbers
Wheel Type
17-inch / 18-inch Diamond-Cut Semi-Gloss Black Alloy Wheels
17-inch 'Vega' Dual-Tone / Gloss Black Monte Carlo Alloy Wheels
Tyre Size
215/60 R18 All-Terrain Tubeless Radial
205/55 R17 Tubeless Radial
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare Wheel under body
16-inch Full Size Steel Spare Wheel
Dimensions & Capacities
Height
1,661 mm (with modular roof bars)
1,612 mm (with roof rails)
Wheelbase
2,657 mm
2,651 mm (Longest wheelbase in compact SUV segment)
Ground Clearance
217 mm (True SUV Ground Clearance; Approach Angle: 31°, Departure Angle: 36°, Water Wading Depth: 450 mm)
188 mm (Unladen SUV ground clearance)
Kerb Weight
1,300 kg - 1,420 kg
1,220 kg - 1,305 kg
Boot Space
472 Litres (expandable to 1,500 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
385 Litres (expandable to 1,405 L with 60:40 flat-folding rear seats)
Fuel Tank
50 Litres
50 Litres
Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.05 m
Safety & ADAS
NCAP Rating
Bharat NCAP (2026): 5 stars for adult occupants (30.49/32) and 5 stars for children (45/49). Its European twin, the Dacia Duster, scored 3 stars from Euro NCAP in 2024.
Global NCAP (2022): 5 stars for adult occupants (29.64/34) and 5 stars for children (42/49). Global NCAP tested it together with the Volkswagen Taigun, before the 2026 facelift.
Airbags
6 Airbags Standard across ALL variants (Dual front, side thorax, full curtain airbags)
6 Airbags Standard across all Signature / Monte Carlo trims (Dual front on base)
ESP/TC
Yes (Electronic Stability Program ESP, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control on 4x4, All 4 Disc Brakes with EPB & Auto Hold)
Yes (Electronic Stability Control ESC with Multi-Collision Brakes MCB, Electronic Differential Lock XDS, Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD)
ADAS
Level 2 ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System with 10 Features: Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Attention Alert, Rear Parking Sensors)
None
Camera
360-Degree Multiview HD Camera with Transparent Ground View & Parking Sensors
Rear Parking Camera with Guidelines & Ultrasonic Parking Sensors
TPMS
Yes (Direct Active TPMS with individual tyre pressure display)
Yes (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System TPMS)
ISOFIX
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Yes (Rear outer seats with ISOFIX)
Interior & Infotainment
Touchscreen
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System (10° angled towards driver) with OpenR Link & Google Built-In
10.1-inch High-Definition Floating Touchscreen Infotainment System with Skoda Play Apps & Gaana In-Built
Digital Cluster
7.0-inch Full Digital Color Driver Instrument Display Cluster with Navigation View
8.0-inch Full Digital Color Virtual Cockpit Driver Display Cluster with Custom Red/Black Monte Carlo Themes
CarPlay/Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay & Wireless Android Auto
Connected Tech
My Renault Connected Suite with Google Maps, Google Assistant, Remote Cabin Pre-cooling, SOTA Updates
MySkoda Connect with Live Tracking, Geofencing, Speed Alerts, SOS Alert
Audio System
Arkamys 3D Sound System with 6 Speakers (Optional 8-Speaker Arkamys Studio Sound)
6-Speaker Skoda Sound System with Dedicated Subwoofer in Spare Wheel Well & Amplifier
Sunroof
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch
Single-Pane Electric Glass Sunroof with Anti-Pinch & One-Touch Operation
Seat Features
Washable & Durable MicroCloud Upholstery with 6-Way Height-Adjustable Driver Seat & YouClip Accessory Mounting System (3 to 5 mounting points across cabin for phone holders, bag hooks, reading lamps)
Front Row Ventilated Seats in Dual-Tone Black & Red Leatherette (Monte Carlo) + 6-Way Power-Adjustable Driver & Passenger Seats
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control with Air Quality Sensor & Rear AC Vents
Climatronic Touch Automatic Climate Control with Air Care Allergen PM2.5 Filter & Rear AC Vents
Wireless Charger
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Cooling)
Yes (Fast Qi Wireless Smartphone Charging Pad with Active Cooling)
Lighting & Exterior
Headlights
Full LED Y-Shaped Headlamps with Continuous Front Grille Integrated Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Full LED Crystalline Headlamps with Integrated L-Shaped LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
Tail Lights
Full 3D Y-Shaped LED Tail Lamps in Rear Corners
Full LED C-Shaped Tail Lamps with Crystalline Facets & Smoked Dark Chrome Accents
Fog/DRLs
Starkle Eco-Friendly Raw Plastic Bumpers (unpainted recycled material that doesn't show scratches), Modular Roof Bars (turn 90° into crossbars carrying 80 kg) & Skid Plates
Front LED Cornering Fog Lamps, Gloss Black Monte Carlo Roof & Mirrors, Silver Roof Rails & Skid Plates
Colours & Warranty
Standard Warranty
3 Years / 1,00,000 km Comprehensive Factory Warranty
4 Years / 1,00,000 km Peace of Mind Comprehensive Warranty (Extendable up to 8 Years / 1,50,000 km)
Service Interval
12 Months / 15,000 km
12 Months / 15,000 km
Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.
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