Duster

Review: Renault Duster 1.2T 6MT MHEV 4WD 130

The automotive world is moving forward, and with it the third-generation Renault Duster, which has done away with its oil burner in favour of two petrol choices. Charlen Raymond drove the model – here are his thoughts.

Posted by Charlen Ray - 8 May 2025

Review: Renault Duster 1.2T 6MT 4WD MHEV

The all-new Renault Duster has been launched in South Africa, with several big changes distinguishing it from the previous generation. But a question burns: has the SUV’s personality changed? Charlen Raymond got behind the wheel during its local launch to find out…

By Charlen Raymond - 11 March 2025

Used Case Study: Renault Duster for Under R300 000

Since 2013 the Duster has been a robust and capable mainstay in the South African compact SUV segment but how does it hold out in the used car market? We find out and list two potential rivals for consideration.

By Charlen Raymond - 1 December 2024

Renault Confirms Third-Gen Duster Coming to SA in 2025

The all-new Renault Duster has been confirmed for Mzansi but will omit the turbodiesel engine for a mild-hybrid petrol unit. Here are all other details we know so far…

By Marius Boonzaier - 18 November 2024

Speculative SA Pricing for All-New Renault Duster, but No Diesel?

Renault’s popular Duster SUV has officially gone on sale in Europe and has dropped the venerable diesel powertrain. Here is how much we can expect to pay when it hits our shores in Q1 of 2025.

By Charlen Raymond - 4 September 2024

Renault’s New-Generation Duster Slated to Arrive in Q4

Renault’s Duster could arrive in South Africa by the close of this year if all goes well. Here is a recap on the boxy model.

By Alex Shahini - 4 March 2024

Saveiro vs Oroch vs Toro – Battle of the Bakkies Not Yet in SA

With the recently refreshed Volkswagen Saveiro whetting the appetites of local bakkie enthusiasts, we compare it to other unibody bakkies not available in SA. Which would you take?

By Alex Shahini - 6 September 2023

Unibody Bakkies that Could Replace the Nissan NP200

With the Nissan NP200 likely approaching the end of its life cycle, here are 5 global unibody bakkies that could replace it.

Which would you be most excited to see in South Africa?

By Alex Shahini - 3 August 2023

Restyled Renault Duster in SA – pricing and standard features detailed

Pricing and standard specification for the Renault Duster has been released by the local arm of the French manufacturer. The Romanian SUV will be available […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 8 November 2021

Renault Duster Commercial revealed as 4×4 LCV for small businesses

The Renault Duster Commercial, seen here with its original Dacia badging, has been revealed for the UK market as a capable 4×4 LCV for small […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 4 October 2021

2024 Renault Duster to go hybrid but retain competitive pricing

The next update for the Renault Duster, which could be due in 2024, is set to embrace the future of electrification with a hybrid electric […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 20 September 2021

Indian Suzuki Swift & Renault Duster score zero stars in Latin NCAP test

The Indian-built Suzuki Swift and Latin and Romanian-built Renault Duster have delivered a poor set of outcomes after rigorous testing at the hands of the […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 30 August 2021

Renault Oroch compact bakkie still on the radar for SA

The Duster Oroch has been on Renault South Africa’s wish list for years now, but the company has not given up on its plans to […]

By Jason Woosey - 5 May 2021

TOP 12 USED BUY: Renault Duster wins small SUV/crossover category

Now that the winners of our annual Top 12 Best Buys Used Cars awards have been revealed (grab a copy of the April 2021 issue […]

By CAR magazine - 11 April 2021

ROAD TEST: Renault Duster 1,5 dCi 4×2 Prestige EDC

The much-loved Duster undergoes a top-to-bottom remake, but does it retain its predecessor’s simple charm? The last time we tested a Duster – which wasn’t […]

By CAR magazine - 18 January 2019

DRIVEN: Renault Duster 1,5 dCi Prestige EDC 4×2

SABIE, Mpumalanga – In an era where technological one-upmanship, homogenous designs and an unrelenting quest for ultimate performance and efficiency often muddle the appeal of […]

By Terence Steenkamp - 1 October 2018

New Renault Duster pricing revealed!

Renault South Africa has just released pricing for its new Duster range. Starting at just below the R250 000 mark (that’s R3 000 more than […]

By CAR magazine - 26 September 2018

DRIVEN: Renault Duster 1,5dCi Dynamique 4WD

CLARENS, Free State – R300 000 is your budget for a family SUV. As if this were not limiting enough in our market of sky-rocketing vehicle […]

By Nicol Louw - 20 November 2017

New Renault Duster revealed (wearing Dacia badge)!

Yes, it’s wearing a Dacia badge, but what you see here is essentially the new Renault Duster, and it’s set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 30 August 2017

Renault SA releases Duster Explore special edition

Renault South Africa has released the Duster Limited Edition Explore model in celebration of selling 10 000 units of its rough-and-ready SUV on the local […]

By Ryan Bubear - 14 June 2016

Renault revises its Duster for Dakar

We all know that the Dakar Rally is one of the toughest motorsport events to take place on an annual basis. With the Duster finishing […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 18 December 2015

DRIVEN: Renault Duster 1,5 dCi Dynamique 4×2

Parys, Free State – The Duster has been a successful product for the Renault brand, with nearly 400 000 sold globally since its debut in […]

By Nikesh Kooverjee - 22 August 2015

Renault Duster facelifted

The Renault Duster SUV has undergone the knife and emerged with a slightly new look. As you can see from the images of the old […]

By Sudhir Matai - 19 August 2015

LONG-TERM TEST: RENAULT DUSTER 1,5DCI DYNAMIQUE 4WD

Five thousand kilometres – the distance from Cape Town to Tzaneen and back. Quite a distance to drive during the December holidays in any vehicle […]

By Nicol Louw - 10 July 2015

Renault Duster bakkie confirmed

Following several spy pictures and the unveiling of the Renault Duster Oroch double-cab last year, Renault has now released these teaser images of its upcoming […]

By Wilhelm Lutjeharms - 9 June 2015