Ahead of the festive season, Renault India has launched a special, Sandstorm Edition of its Duster at Rs 10.90 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Based on the second last RxS variant of the compact SUV, it gets aesthetic changes on both inside and out. However, it can only be had with the 1.5-litre diesel motor but the good thing is that one can have it in both the states of tune – 85PS and 110PS. Previously, the 110PS was only limited to the top-end RxZ trim.
Prices (ex-showroom New Delhi)
RxS 85PS Diesel: Rs 10.90 lakh (nearly Rs 27,000 more than the regular RxS model
RxS 110PS Diesel: RS 11.70 lakh
Renault Duster Sandstorm Edition highlights
Available in three colour options: Outback bronze, Moonlight Silver and Slate Grey
Features Duster Adventure Edition-like front bumper extension with lamps and ‘Duster’ branding, glossy black grille and body cladding
Comes with decals on the bonnet, doors, tailgate and outside rearview mirrors (ORVMs)
Rides on new 16-inch ‘Zodiac’ machine-cut alloy wheels
‘Sandstorm’ badging on the front doors
Comes upholstered in new black and lime green fabric upholstery with similar matting. Features ‘Sandstorm’ badging on the front headrest and mats
Carries forward the features of the RxS variant.
Vitals
85PS 1.5-litre dCi diesel
Power: 85PS
Torque: 200Nm
Transmission: 5-speed manual
Fuel Efficiency: 20kmpl
110PS 1.5-litre dCi diesel
Power: 110PS
Torque: 245Nm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
Fuel Efficiency: 20kmpl
Source: CarDekho.com
