Renault Duster 7-Seater Set for July Launch in South America: India Launch Expected Soon?

Renault Duster 7‑Seater

Scheduled for South American launch on July 10, 2025. While India launch timing isn't confirmed, a 7‑seater Duster could come to India in the future .

🗓️ Launch Timeline & Market Plans

Spotted testing and expected to launch globally in late 2024–early 2025, with production under the Dacia Bigster name .

Official debut (Paris Motor Show, October 2024) confirmed as Dacia Bigster; a Renault version for India and other markets is planned .

Indian launch is targeted for late 2025, possibly extending into 2026, after the standard 5-seater Duster arrives .

🛠️ Platform & Dimensions

Built on the CMF‑B platform, same as the new-gen 5‑seater Duster, but stretched by around 300 mm to accommodate a third row, making it approximately 4.6 m long.

Features longer wheelbase and larger rear doors, akin to Hyundai Alcazar’s layout approach .

🎨 Exterior & Styling

Shares rugged DNA with the Duster, including chunky wheel arches and squared-off styling .

New design cues: Y-shaped LED DRLs and taillights, pillar-mounted rear door handles, roof rails, shark-fin antenna, and blacked-out multi-spoke wheels .

Alloy wheels range from 17″–19″ across markets .

🛋️ Interior & Features

Interior echoes the 5-seater Duster: a dual-tone dashboard, floating infotainment screen (~10.1″), and digital driver display (7–10″) .

Cabin space increased by 100–150 mm for the third row .

Features likely to include: panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, powered front seats, ventilated options, 360° parking camera, wireless charger, and ADAS .

⚙️ Powertrain & Drivetrain

Multiple petrol-engine variants expected:

1.6 L petrol-hybrid (possibly strong hybrid)

1.2 L turbo-petrol mild hybrid

1.0 L turbo-petrol, optionally LPG .

Transmission choices include manual and automatic; some markets may feature AWD/4x4 .

💵 Expected Pricing & Rivals

Priced globally around ₹12 Lakh ex-showroom, though Indian version may range from ₹14–22 Lakh depending on variants and features .

Competitors: Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, Kia Carens .