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New Duster Hybrid Launching Oct 17: 80% City Driving on Battery!
- •Renault is set to launch its new Duster Strong Hybrid in India on October 17, offering a third powertrain option.
- •The new hybrid model will feature Renault's E-Tech Hybrid system, reportedly inspired by Formula 1 technology.
- •It will boast a 160hp hybrid powertrain, combining a 1,789cc naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors.
- •Renault's E-Tech system differs from Toyota's hybrid technology, utilizing a multi-mode automatic gearbox.
- •Renault claims the Duster Hybrid can achieve approximately 80% city driving in EV mode, enhancing fuel efficiency.
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Renault is set to launch the new Duster Strong Hybrid in India on October 17, 2026, with prices and full details announced then. The hybrid powertrain combines a 1,789cc naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.4kWh battery pack, delivering a total system output of 160hp and 172Nm.
Renault's E-Tech system delivers power from the petrol engine and electric motor to the wheels via a multi-mode automatic gearbox with fixed gear ratios, offering a traditional automatic driving feel. In contrast, Toyota's strong hybrid system utilizes an e-CVT and a power-split device.
Renault claims that about 80 percent of the Duster Hybrid's city driving can be performed in EV mode. This efficiency is achieved through low-speed electric motor usage, regenerative braking, and shutting off the petrol engine when it is not needed.
