Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, today announced a major testing milestone for its highly anticipated and iconic SUV, Renault Duster. The upcoming new Duster completed a gruelling global testing, driving 1 million kilometres across three continents between –23°C to 55°C, ensuring it is comprehensively engineered for the diverse road conditions.

This achievement of extreme durability and performance confirms the new Duster’s position as a truly born-to-conquer vehicle. The new Renault Duster is ready to carry forward the legacy of the previous generation, while raising the benchmark for rugged capability and on-road safety.

The extensive testing phase included terrains and weather conditions that demonstrate the Duster’s stability, composure, and endurance, irrespective of the climatic conditions.

 Long-term endurance test: A cumulative 1 million Kilometres distance covered across R&D tracks, proving grounds, and public road circuits worldwide

Altitude Master: The new Duster proved its mettle in the thin air of the Himalayas, successfully completing high-altitude missions in Leh-Ladakh, culminating in a test run at Khardung La (5,602 meters / 18,379 feet), one of the world’s highest motorable passes.

 The Climate Trial: The vehicle was subjected to extreme environments, tested between –23°C to 55°C, including specialized testing in sub-zero climatic conditions and high temperature ambient conditions to validate thermal management. Additionally, dust tunnel and water wading tests were conducted to ensure all-weather sealing and component protection.