Renault and Nissan not too long ago confirmed the launch of two new SUVs, which incorporates the all-new Duster and its Nissan counterpart for late 2025. Both fashions can even get seven-seater derivatives that’s anticipated to go on sale by late 2026, with the alliance releasing a joint teaser for each fashions. Company sources have instructed us that the engine choices for all 4 SUVs are more likely to be restricted to a pair of turbo-petrols.

1. New Duster will go on sale by late 2025
2. Both fashions could have distinctive exterior styling
3. Hybrid powertrain is being explored

Renault-Nissan to financial institution on turbo-petrol engines initially

The entry-spec turbo engine, the HR10, is a 1.0-litre unit that powers the Kiger and Magnite, although it is seemingly that it’ll get a bump up in energy for the larger SUVs. The second engine possibility – the HR13 – is a 156hp 1.3-litre turbo-petrol (supplied on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan) that debuted on the Nissan Kicks earlier than making its approach to the previous-gen Renault Duster. This is anticipated to make a comeback within the Renault and Nissan midsize SUVs, and each engines would seemingly get a 6-speed guide and CVT gearbox choices.

Entry stage variants may get 1.5-litre NA, no diesel

The new Renault Duster and its Nissan counterpart may additionally get a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol for the bottom variants, however there aren’t any plans to carry again the legendary K9K diesel. A hybrid powertrain can also be being explored, though the price of its growth has not been factored into the challenge.

New Renault Duster, Nissan SUV platform particulars

These 4 SUVs will likely be based mostly on the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s modular CMF-B platform that underpins plenty of world fashions for each producers, in addition to Renault’s sister model Dacia. This platform will likely be closely localised for India in an effort to obtain aggressive pricing.

The first-gen Renault Duster spearheaded the midsize phase in India, with its rugged appears, car-like dynamics and a mixture of powertrain choices together with the favored K9K diesel in two states of tune. However, the upcoming SUVs will likely be petrol-only with petrol-hybrid powertrains not more likely to come. Re-entering the crowded midsize SUV market received’t be straightforward for the alliance, however a intelligent mixture of design, aggressive pricing and expertise might help each Renault and Nissan develop a fan following.

New Renault Duster, Nissan SUV India launch timeline

Renault and Nissan’s Creta rival will seemingly be launched first, adopted by the seven-seater variations. Renault and Nissan have collectively confirmed that each SUVs will likely be launched in shut succession, and this new product onslaught will kick off by late 2025 in India.

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