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The Duster did wonders in terms of both establishing the Renault brand and popularizing SUVs in India. But, with competition taking the lead since, can a new engine claw back some lost ground?
A look at the history of the Renault brand in India is enough to realise the importance of the Duster, not just in establishing the Renault brand in India but also popularising SUVs in the Indian market. With its handsome design, great practicality, and terrific suspension, the Duster's success set the tone for the success that SUVs would go on to achieve in the Indian market. But, in the eight years since its original launch, the competition in the mid-size SUV segment has become incredibly intense, with the Duster be...