By Staff Reporter

The Renault Duster has done well for Renault locally, finding many homes by effortlessly combining affordability with capability. Renault is expanding the popular range by introducing a TechRoad.

Looks

From an exterior perspective, the new Duster TechRoad gains a grille with chrome trim, C-shaped light signature, new 17” Diamond Cut wheels with blue caps, silver roof rails, and front and rear skid plates.

Additionally, there is bespoke badging, black shiny door mirrors and patterned stripping on the side doors.

The Duster TechRoad comes in the new Iron Blue colour.

The interior comes with blue trim detailing on the seats and blue design accents within the cabin. Buyers also enjoy a decent infotainment with standard navigation, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Reverse Camera link.

Engine

The 4×2 TechRoad is offered with the 1.5 dCi turbodiesel engine. The 1.5 dCi 4×2’s engine has outputs of 66kW and 210Nm and consumes from only 5.1L/100km.  The 1.5 dCi EDC has outputs of 80kW and 250Nm with consumption from 4.8L/100km.

Pricing

The new Renault Duster TechRoad is priced as follows:

–       New Duster 1.5 dCi TechRoad 4×2                   R316,900

–       New Duster 1.5 dCi TechRoad EDC 4×2            R350,900

Prices include a 5-year/150,000km mechanical warranty, a 6-year anti-corrosion warranty and a 3-year/45,000km service plan applies.