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Renault India CEO Predicts Hybrids and CNG Will Drive 50 Percent of Sales Soon
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News18•17-10-2026, 13:15
Renault India CEO Predicts Hybrids and CNG Will Drive 50 Percent of Sales Soon
- •Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise stated that hybrid and CNG technology could account for nearly 50 percent of the automaker's powertrain mix in the next two to three years.
- •The company recently launched a strong hybrid variant of the Duster SUV and plans to introduce factory-fitted CNG models to expand its footprint in India.
- •Renault is positioning hybrid technology as a viable replacement for diesel, promising comparable pricing, superior fuel economy, and a better customer experience.
- •Hybrids are expected to dominate models longer than four metres, while CNG will likely target the sub-four-metre segment, including a future version of the Triber compact MPV.
- •Under its futuREady strategy, Renault aims for a market share of 3 to 5 percent by 2030 and targets 2 billion euros in annual exports from India.
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Renault India CEO Stephane Deblaise stated that hybrid and CNG technology could possibly account for almost 50 percent of the automaker’s powertrain mix in sales over the next two to three years.
The strong hybrid variant of the Duster SUV features a 1.8-litre petrol engine, two electric motors, and a 1.4 kWh battery, delivering a combined output of 160 PS along with an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 29 km per litre.
Renault aims to achieve a market share between 3 and 5 percent by 2030 and generate 2 billion euros in annual exports from India, which includes vehicles, components, and associated services.
