Note: This live blog was done during the launch of the Renault Duster AWD. Thanks for staying with us. For more information about the car, kindly check our launch story here.
12:45 - With that done, prices are revealed. The RXL variant is priced at Rs 11.98 lakhs and top-end RXZ variant will be priced at Rs 12.99 lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi). You guys think that's good?
12: 43 - There are performers jumping around, loud music playing and lots of phones being used to record all of this
12:40 - Please bear with us while this drums-and-dance performance gets over before we hear the price
12:36 - The product presentation done, it's the main bit that everyone is waiting for - price!
12: 35 - Duster was tested across a wide spectrum of terrain
12:33 - Duster to come packed on safety features; will get ESP, ASR, Understeer Control, Impact sensitive door unlocking in case of an accident or a mishap
12:32 - Duster AWD cabin features include a big media screen that controls the infotainment system and you also get multi info display gives real time FE, distance to empty etc
12:32 - New instruments and colour-scheme in the cabin
12:31 - Duster to be offered in a unique colour: Amazon Green
12:30 - The 4x4 Duster gets independent suspension all around. All four wheels will be in behave independently; offers greater flexibility
12:27 - Lot of work has gone in to make the clutch light and progressive
12:25 - Renault is going to expand and increase presence in India to ensure long-term and short-term goals
12:23 - Duster 4x4 to be feature rich: iDrive technology and Electronic Torque Control
12:18 - Biggest European brand in India
12:16 - Duster is the only SUV in India to cross 1 lakh units in 2 years
12:13 - Renault India CEO & MD, Sumit Sawhney, talking about the Indian auto industry and Renault's journey so far in India
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Today is the day when Renault India will finally bring in the 4x4 version of its much-famed compact SUV, Duster. Based on the car's RxZ diesel variant, the Duster 4x4 aka Duster AWD will be positioned as the top-end variant of the line-up. The proceedings of the event are about to begin, so stay tuned.
Read: Renault Duster AWD Review
In the meanwhile, here's what you need to know about the Duster AWD:
a. It will powered by the same 1.5-litre K9K diesel engine that churns out a maximum power output of 108.5bhp and 248Nm of peak torque.
b. Power to all four wheels of the car will be transmitted via a 6-speed manual gearbox. While the company has 4x4 versions in both, petrol and diesel, in international markets, we expect the company to bring only the diesel AWD (All-wheel drive) to India. We'll know in a while, won't we?
c. Since the 4x4 model will be based on the top-end RxZ disel variant, expect this model to come loaded with all the features offered on the RxZ trim.
