2026 Renault Duster | First Drive Review | From Creta-Seltos Segment Creator to Challenger!

We’ve finally driven the all-new Renault Duster, and this is our first real-world experience with the SUV everyone’s been waiting for. From how it performs on the road to what stands out the most, there’s a lot to talk about after getting behind the wheel. If you’ve been curious about how the new Duster actually feels to drive, this one’s for you. Watch the full video for our complete driving impressions. Cameraman - Balbir Singh Editor - Samrat Kumar 00:00 “Creta Killer?” – Truth Revealed 00:34 Intro – New Renault Duster 01:10 Duster India Comeback Story 01:24 India vs Europe Duster – Key Difference 01:38 New Design 03:59 Engine Options Explained 04:22 Variants & Powertrain Strategy 04:38 160PS Turbo – Who Is It For? 04:58 Renault’s Performance Strategy 05:44 Interior First Impressions 06:14 Dual Screens & UI Experience 06:47 Camera System & Quality 07:20 Quirky Controls & Ergonomics 08:01 Cabin Quality & Features 08:53 Steering & ADAS Controls 09:24 “My Safety” Feature Explained 09:35 Massive Sunroof Highlight 10:13 Rear Seat Space 10:51 Boot Space & Practicality 10:56 Hydraulic Bonnet + Power Tailgate 11:14 Boot Capacity 11:42 Driving ​Impression 12:02 OG Duster Nostalgia Moment 12:27 Ride, Chassis & Build Feel 12:56 Handling & Driving Dynamics 13:20 Power Delivery & Performance 14:05 Off-road Feel (2WD Capability) 14:31 Highway & High-Speed Thoughts 15:01 Final Verdict – Pros & Cons SUBSCRIBE to OVERDRIVE for India's best automotive content! https://www.overdrive.in/subscribe/ OVERDRIVE is India's biggest auto media with India's most awarded television show, this YouTube channel, a magazine that's been the best of the best for over 20 years and more. OVERDRIVE offers a wonderful spread of automotive content including tests, reviews, comparisons, reports from motor shows, travel stories and more. Shortcuts to OVERDRIVE's stories: Latest reviews https://www.overdrive.in/reviews/ Comparison tests of new cars and new motorcycles https://www.overdrive.in/reviews/comp... The very latest motorcycle and scooter reviews https://www.overdrive.in/reviews/bikes/ OVERDRIVE's feature stories https://www.overdrive.in/news-cars-au... Head to https://www.overdrive.in for breaking news, news analysis and all the events as they happen in the automobile market globally and especially in India. Or follow us Facebook   / odmag   Twitter   / odmag   Instagram   / odmag