Renault 2025 : Renault is gearing up for a major comeback in India with four new car launches scheduled between 2025 and 2026. The most anticipated among these is the next-generation Renault Duster, a model that once ruled the mid-size SUV segment. With rising competition in the SUV and compact car categories, Renault aims to attract buyers with modern designs, advanced technology, and improved safety. Here’s a detailed look at what these upcoming models bring to the table.
Next-Generation Renault Duster 2025: A Bold Reinvention
The Renault Duster was a game-changer when it first arrived in India, known for its rugged charm and dependable performance. The 2025 version takes this legacy forward with a complete redesign based on the CMF-B platform, ensuring better structural strength, safety, and cabin space.
On the outside, the new Duster features LED projector headlamps, a bold front grille, muscular body cladding, and eye-catching alloy wheels, giving it a strong road presence. Inside, drivers can expect a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a digital instrument cluster, automatic climate control, ambient lighting, and wireless connectivity options.
Under the hood, Renault may offer petrol and hybrid engine choices, including a fuel-efficient 1.2L turbo hybrid variant. Positioned to compete with the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Kia Seltos, the new Duster aims to regain its dominance in the mid-size SUV segment.
Renault Kardian: A Stylish Urban Compact SUV
CHENNAI: The Kardian, a best-selling South American model, will make its way to India later this year with some local changes. This compact SUV is up to four meters long and falls somewhere between the Kiger and Duster, aimed towards style-first urban customers.
Its exterior provides LED DRL’s, dynamic front grill, stylish alloy wheels and floating roof. Its interior is slated to offer a digital driver’s display, a touchscreen infotainment system, connected car tech and six airbags and electronic stability control as part of the safety package.
The Kardian could be powered by a 1.0L turbo-charged petrol motor, thus combining performance with good fuel economy. Challenging then, the Tata Nexon and Hyundai Venue, is this SUV that’s styled well and has the basics to cover your everyday usage.
Renault Kwid Facelift 2025: New Facelift for the Entry-Level Hatchback
The Kwid has been popular among first-time new car buyers given its inexpensive price tag and quirky design. The 2025 refresh brings a new look with revised bumpers, LED daytime running lights, and new dual tone paint options.
The interiors of the Kwid are expected to feature an 8-inch touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, power windows and a rear parking camera. The safety enhancements comes in form of dual airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors. The trusted 1. 0L petrol powerplant will also be retained, providing strong economy and budget-friendly running costs – perfect for urban commuters.
Renault Kiger Facelift 2025: Sportier Looks and Enhanced Tech
The energetic turbocharged youth, Kiger will come with refreshed features in 2025, with the all-new exterior design having a sculpted silhouette, and its signature lighting will be updated and refreshed along with its newly designed alloy wheels, and enhance the rear profile.
On the inside, additions may be limited to a soft-touch dashboard, a bigger infotainment screen, and better seat materials. Engines are expected to be the same again, though a 1.0L NA engine and a 1.0L turbo petrol with manual and CVT gearboxes can be expected. Safety prospects will receive a fillip with a possible count of up to six airbags and electronic stability control, which in turn will agitate the likes of the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Exter and Tata Punch.
Conclusion – Strategic Thrust of Renault’s Operations in India
And Renault’s 2025-2026 line-up certainly hints towards an aggressive plan to have a presence in India. With the rugged Duster to the stylish Kardian, in addition to the refreshed Kwid and Kiger, it has an offering for almost everyone.
With its commitment to contemporaneous design, cutting-edge tech and improved safety, Renault is clearly positioning itself in sync with changing consumer expectations. If done right, these launches may herald a noteworthy change for Renault in India, and here’s a brand to watch over the next few years.
