{"id":67531,"date":"2026-08-20T10:07:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:07:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/67531\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T10:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T10:07:14","slug":"launched-the-reimagined-renault-duster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/67531\/","title":{"rendered":"Launched: The reimagined Renault Duster"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Renault SA has officially unveiled the new-generation Renault Duster, marking the arrival of a reimagined SUV that remains true to its legendary adventurous spirit while introducing an upgraded design, technology, comfort and safety.<\/p>\n<p>Built on Renault Group\u2019s new modular platform and designed for modern explorers, the new Duster combines adventurous capability with sophisticated features, reinforcing its position as one of the most compelling SUVs in its segment.<\/p>\n<p>ALSO READ | <a href=\"https:\/\/witness.co.za\/news\/2026\/08\/13\/naresh-maharaj-eager-to-race-again-as-tgrsa-returns-to-aldo-scribante-raceway\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Naresh Maharaj eager to race again as TGRSA returns to Aldo Scribante Raceway<\/a><\/p>\n<p>First introduced to South Africa in 2013, the Duster established itself as a trusted companion for motorists seeking an authentic SUV capable of tackling both urban streets and adventurous paths with ease.<\/p>\n<p>Bold new design<br \/>The new Renault Duster adopts Renault\u2019s latest design language, creating a powerful road presence through a distinctive front grille featuring the prominent DUSTER nameplate, muscular bodywork and robust front plus rear skid plates. <\/p>\n<p>Signature LED lighting, a horizontal rear light bar and 18-inch alloy wheels further enhance the vehicle\u2019s striking appearance.<\/p>\n<p>A driver-centric cabin<br \/>Inside, the transformation is immediately apparent. The cabin features a modern driver centric cockpit with dual OpenR Link displays, elevated centre console and premium material, customers can enjoy ventilated and electrically adjustable front seats, a panoramic sunroof, automatic dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting and an electric-powered tailgate.<\/p>\n<p>ALSO READ | <a href=\"https:\/\/witness.co.za\/news\/pietermaritzburg\/2026\/08\/13\/its-a-winner-putting-the-all-new-kia-seltos-through-its-paces\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">It\u2019s a winner: Putting the all-new Kia Seltos through its paces<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The new Duster also offers impressive practicality, with a boot capacity of up to 518 litres extending to as much as 1 789 litres with the rear seats folded, making it ideal for everyday life and weekend escapes.<\/p>\n<p>Connected technology<br \/>At the heart of the cabin is a 10,1-inch OpenR Link infotainment system, featuring wireless Android Auto\u2122 and Apple CarPlay\u00ae, Bluetooth connectivity and access to additional call features that are controlled for the infotainment. Higher specification derivatives further benefit from a 10,25-inch digital driver display, wireless smartphone charging and an elevated audio experience.<\/p>\n<p>The multi-sense driving system allows drivers to personalise their journey with different driving modes, as well as steering settings that create a tailored driving experience for every road and every adventure.<\/p>\n<p>Performance and versatility<br \/>The new Renault Duster range offers a choice of efficient turbocharged petrol engines designed to deliver a balance of performance and fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>ALSO READ | <a href=\"https:\/\/witness.co.za\/news\/pietermaritzburg\/2026\/08\/13\/on-test-the-citroen-basalt-bold-styling-in-an-suv-coupe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">On Test: The Citro\u00ebn Basalt, bold styling in an SUV-coupe<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The range begins with a 74kW 1,0-litre turbocharged engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission. Customers seeking more performance can opt for the 116kW 1,3-litre turbocharged engine, available with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed EDC automatic transmission featuring an e-shifter and paddle shifters on selected derivatives.<\/p>\n<p>Advanced safety<br \/>An enhanced suite of safety and driver-assistance features strengthens the new Duster\u2019s proposition.<\/p>\n<p>Every derivative comes standard with six airbags, electronic stability control, hill start assist, tyre pressure monitoring and a rear-view camera.<\/p>\n<p>Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), includes:<br \/>\u2022 Adaptive cruise control;<br \/>\u2022 Blind spot warning;<br \/>\u2022 Traffic sign recognition;<br \/>\u2022 Lane keep assist;<br \/>\u2022 Active emergency braking;<br \/>\u2022 Driver attention alert;<br \/>\u2022 Front, rear and side parking assist;<br \/>\u2022 360-degree around view camera;<br \/>\u2022 Automatic high\/low beam assist.<\/p>\n<p>ALSO READ | <a href=\"https:\/\/witness.co.za\/news\/kzn\/2026\/08\/06\/its-more-than-just-a-test-of-time-as-the-next-chapter-of-the-toyota-hilux-begins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">It\u2019s more than just a test of time as the next chapter of the Toyota Hilux begins<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Final words<br \/>Commenting on the launch, Renault South Africa CEO Shumani Tshifularo said: \u201cThe new Renault Duster represents a significant step forward for our SUV portfolio.<\/p>\n<p>It remains true to the authentic spirit that South Africans have come to love, while delivering the technology, comfort, safety and design expected by today\u2019s increasingly discerning customers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe new Duster empowers customers to \u2018explore again\u2019, exploring more of life confidently and more comfortably than ever before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Model range and pricing<br \/>Duster Evolution 1.0 Turbo 6MT \u2014 R339 999.<br \/>Duster Evolution 1.3 Turbo 6MT \u2014 R379 999.<br \/>Duster Techno 1.3 Turbo EDC \u2014 R399 999.<br \/>Duster Techno+ 1.3 Turbo EDC \u2014 R439 999.<br \/>Duster Iconic 1.3 Turbo EDC \u2014 R499 999.<\/p>\n<p>ALSO READ | <a href=\"https:\/\/witness.co.za\/news\/kzn\/2026\/08\/06\/its-more-than-just-a-test-of-time-as-the-next-chapter-of-the-toyota-hilux-begins-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Toyota SA Motors records strongest monthly sales performance of 2026 in July<\/a><\/p>\n<p>All models are backed by a five-year\/ 150 000km mechanical warranty, three-year\/ 45 000km service plan and 24-hour roadside assistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Renault SA has officially unveiled the new-generation Renault Duster, marking the arrival of a reimagined SUV that remains&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":67532,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13063],"tags":[22663,36900,36897,36898,6,36899,12198,13595],"class_list":["post-67531","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-renault","tag-car-sales","tag-kwazulu-natal","tag-kzn","tag-local-motoring","tag-news","tag-pietermaritzburg","tag-renault","tag-suv"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67531","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=67531"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/67531\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67531"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=67531"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/france\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=67531"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}