Renault sets October 17 arrival for 160 hp Duster E Tech electrified SUV
Renault will introduce the strong-hybrid variant of the Duster in India on October 17, pairing a four-cylinder petrol powerplant with dual electric machines.
- 160 hp
- 172 Nm
- 1.4 kWh
- 1,789 cc
What Happened
The electrified setup represents a third powertrain configuration alongside current one-litre and 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol models. Under the E Tech designation, the drivetrain links an atmospheric 1,789 cc combustion block to dual electric drives: a 20 hp unit serving as an electrical generator and a 49 hp motor delivering tractive effort to the road.
Total system output reaches 160 hp and 172 Nm of torque, supported by a 1.4 kWh battery pack. Tractive power flows through a multi-mode automatic transmission that shifts across fixed gear ratios between electric propulsion, combustion drive, and mixed dual-source operation.
160 hp / 172 Nm
Why this matters
The vehicle provides Renault with an electrified entry in the midsize vehicle category. By utilizing a multi-mode automatic gearbox with fixed ratios and a 1.4 kWh battery, the package adopts a different mechanical design from competing e-CVT full hybrids.
Terms in This Story
- E Tech
- Renault's hybrid system combining an internal combustion engine with two electric motors and a multi-mode transmission.
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