Renault Duster with a swanky new facelift, is more duster than ever

Recently there were some leaked images of newly refurbished Renault Duster emerging out in the internet raising the rumors that could this be the new avatar of the robust SUV. Renault made it official yesterday
with a press release of the new model.

The Renault Duster Facelift is the Dacia version with a different looking grille.

So to put it bluntly the Renault Duster facelift is the Dacia Duster facelift with Renault badges and a different design for its grille.

The front fascia receives a more confident look with double optical headlamp complete with daytime running lights. The other modifications noticeable in the exterior are the overhead rail bars getting the duster logo and the dark metal shade 16" alloy wheel to make look the SUV tag given to be taken more seriously.

The Rear End of the New Duster 

The rear end gets a tit-bit of modification with a 'castellated nameplate trim', chrome exhaust tip and a new reprofiled taillights. To make the character lines of the car more pronounced the body comes paint with 'concrete grey' shade.

Interior of the New Duster

The interiors see a new center console and a new instrument cluster. Renault have also added a few features which are listed below:

1. Cruise control and speed limiter
2. Rear park assist
3. Electronic Stability Control
4. Dual front airbags fitted as standard

On the engine front, Renault haven’t announced the option for the Duster facelift. 

The engineers have worked their bit in the car as well, the press release states 

'Engines mated to the six-speed manual gearbox also benefit from improved acoustics at high speed; the noise level at 130 kph in New Renault Duster is comparable to that at 90 kph on the previous version.'

The duster had set ablaze the Indian market in the 'compact crossover' segment, winning accolades and prizes, lets see if Indians welcome this new avatar of their favorite compact SUV.  

Renaultsport Megane Red Bull Racing RB8 launched

RB 8 Front end

Renault are still the festive mood after their engine mounted Red Bull cars won Formula One Constructor's Title for three times in a row. Well now they want their customers to be part of the success so Renault and Red Bull have launched a limited edition Renaultsport Megane RB8.


This edition has loads of cosmetic changes rather than mechanical one. The car is enveloped in twilight blue color, inspired by shades that Red Bull F1 cars don. The rear spoilers, the door handles, wing mirrors and F1-inspired splitter in the front bumper are all finished in Platinum Grey to give it a exquisite limited edition feel. The car is christened with Red Bull logos on both sides of the body.

RB 8 Interior

The interior gives it a race car feel complete with bucket seat, drilled aluminium pedals, pitch black dashboard with sporty red lining an infotainment system screen. The carpet mats, kickplates and headrests are branded with Red Bull Racing logos.

RB 8 Rear end

 The RB8 boasts the same 261bhp 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, Brembo brakes and limited slip differential as the standard car.

Only 30 of them will be sold in UK, the Renaultsport Megane Red Bull Racing RB8 is priced at £28,245.
So all you Sebastien Vettel fanatic grab a piece while you can!