2020 Renault Duster BSVI To Feature A Mercedes Engine

Renault India had recently showcased two new engines at the Auto Expo 2020- a 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol and a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol. The latter is expected to power the new 2020 Renault Duster BSVI Turbo.

The BS6-compliant Renault Duster Turbo was showcased at Auto Expo 2020

The 1.3-litre engine mentioned above will be sourced from Mercedes. The powerplant will also be present under different Benz models as well, like the new A-Class, GLA, and the GLB, in different states of tune ranging from (115 PS to 160 PS). The engine on showcase at the Expo was stated to offer 156 PS of maximum power and 250 Nm of peak torque. There was also a Duster on display alongside it, with that engine under the hood. There would be two transmission options available for the car, a 6-speed manual and a CVT automatic.

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The 2020 Renault Duster BSVI on display at the Auto Expo 2020 featured minimal changes to interior and exterior. You get 17-inch alloy wheels, remote AC, automatic climate control, start/stop push button, cruise control, dual front bags, hill-hold assist, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.

The new 1.3-litre engine will also do duty on a few upcoming Nissan and Mercedes cars

The current Renault Duster is offered with two engine options – a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated inline-4 petrol engine and a 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-4 diesel engine. The former is capable of producing 106 PS and 142 Nm of peak power and torque respectively. As for the diesel engine, it is offered in two states of tune – the less powerful version offers 85 PS and 200 Nm, and the more powerful version generates 110 PS and 245 Nm.

In similar news, Renault India will also be offering these new turbocharged petrol mills in other models as well. The Triber is expected to be the second car to get the new 1.3 engine, but detuned for less power and higher fuel economy. This engine will also power the new sub-4-metre SUV, the HBC, which is currently under development. As for the 2020 Duster, prices are expected to begin from Rs. 13 lakh mark.