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SMK Helmets has launched the Agnar Revv full-face helmet in India starting at ₹6,700, featuring rev-counter graphics, a dual-visor system, 21 vents, and ECE 22.06 safety certification >>
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Bookings for the new @Mahindra_Auto XUV 3XO ZNG (CNG) open in India tomorrow, October 20, 2026, 11 AM onwards >>
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Norton's new 450 cc bike could debut at EICMA 2026 >>
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Hyundai Bayon starts reaching dealerships in India >>
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Renault Duster Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 Launched in India at ₹16.99 Lakh >>
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V attractive prices, 29 kmpl FE claim, inlit name logo in front. Looks like Renault's hit the mark with the Duster Hybrid. Almost. Some features from the turbo like 360 camera, more importantly ADAS left out from the hybrid. Weird Maruti logic to offer better prices applied?
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The #DusterHybrid FINALLY lands in India today! But it has competitors in the form of the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, while these are the SUVs, there’s also the City which has the hybrid. Will be interesting to see what the price will be.
The @RenaultIndia team also compared the ownership of the #DusterHybrid to the Diesel variant of (maybe the Creta) and it says a lot of savings on its car. We will take that with a pinch of salt though because this is a great marketing pitch. On-road is a different story altogether.
BIG CLAIM! @RenaultIndia #DusterHybrid is the most fuel efficient hybrid in the country. 29.2 kmpl is what has been claimed. For reference the GV hybrid: 27.97 kmpl
The #DusterHybrid is the kost powerful hybrid in the segment says @RenaultIndia. 0-100 kmph in 9.61s is claimed by the company. It has matched it with diesel and with the fellow competitor.
High voltage travtion motor provided 208 Nm torque. There’s also engine recuperation. There’s also a multi-mode automatic gear box. 2 gears for electric and 4 gears for petrol. 8-speed overall in hybrid mode. #DusterHybrid.
1.4 kWh battery pack is big as well. 80% pure EV mode in city is what @RenaultIndia claims. #DusterHybrid
The message is very clear from @RenaultIndia. From a company that thrived on the diesel version of the #Duster and stayed on top on the compact SUV segment, ditching the fuel altogether is a sign of things to come. But is hybrid the ONLY answer?
Some great statistics here. Alternative fuel mix sales going ahead of Petrol. BUT the alternative fuel includes- hybrid, CNG, EV- going head to head with Petrol. Unfair comparison? #DusterHybrid
Francisco Hidalgo, VP- Sales and Marketing, @RenaultIndia on stage talking about the transformation of the brand in India. It’s going big on exports and want India to become the top-3 markets for @renaultgroup #DusterHybrid
Are you thinking about buying a new car this festive season? Watch ACKO Drive on @republic this Saturday and Sunday for detailed reviews of three of the most exciting new launches in India, to help you make your decision!
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