Renault India recently launched the new 2026 Renault Duster SUV in the Indian market. Pre-booking for the new Duster is already underway. Interested customers can book the SUV online or at their nearest dealership. The SUV is offered in five variants – Authentic, Evolution, Techno, Techno Plus and Iconic with prices ranging from Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 18.09 lakh (both ex-showroom). An introductory price of Rs 10.29 lakh is applicable for customers who pre-book their cars by March 2026. Thereafter, the standard price starts at Rs 10.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Duster competes with Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Skoda Kushaq and other compact SUVs in its segment. In this article, let’s compare the base variant features of Duster with the base model of 2026 Kia Seltos. The new Kia Seltos is offered in Tech Line, GT Line and X-Line trims. Techline forms the core of the lineup with variants like HTE, HTE (O), HTK, HTK (O), HTX and HTX (A). Sitting above them, the GT line is offered in GTX and GTX (A) versions and adds a rich equipment list with sportier styling cues. The X-Line package, characterized by its darker, more aggressive aesthetic, is exclusive to the GT Line trims.
Kia Seltos HTE (Entry Level Variant)HTE is the entry-level variant of the Kia Seltos and features six airbags, tire pressure monitoring system, ABS, ESC, hill start assist, all-wheel disc brakes, three-point seat belts for all seats, front passenger airbag on/off switch with indicator, an LED headlight, LED rear camera, LED light and LED light. 16-inch steel wheels with covers, shark fin-like antenna, rear spoiler with high-mounted stop lamp, manually operated flush-fitting door handles, black and gray upholstery, manual height adjustment for driver’s seat, steering-mounted controls, cruise display, 1-2-inch driver, 1-2-inch control. Touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, two USB-C ports front and two rear, keyless entry, center console with an armrest and cup holders, manual AC, rear AC vents, and electrically adjustable ORVMs.Renault Duster Authentic Authentic is the entry-level trim and features 17-inch steel wheels with covers, a rear spoiler, 7-inch TFT driver display, manual AC with rear vent, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, keyless entry, 12V front socket, black-up upholstery, grating. Armrests, 60:40 split-folding rear seats, six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, electronic stability program, traction control, cornering stability control, tire pressure monitoring system, three-point seat belts for all seats, ISO fix anchors, central locking, auto up/down with power windows, LPS Hill ED with automatic assist, LPS LED, LP S Hill Start. and ORVM mounted turn indicators.
