While Indians are still waiting for the new generation Duster to arrive in its standard format, Romanian markets now have the option to go for a 4x4 pickup truck version of the mid-sized SUV. The Duster is on sale in Romania under the Dacia brand, owned by Renault Group and the SUV was once a popular choice in the Indian market. Here is everything we know about the pickup-truck version that has just been unveiled.
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Named the Duster Pick-Up Double Cab, the SUV promises to be a more diverse daily driver for its customers. Despite having a pick-up format, the Duster can carry four passengers inside and the loading area can handle a maximum payload of 430
kg. The flatbed area is 1,050 mm long and 1,000 mm wide in dimensions and the open bed format allows for objects of different sizes and heights to be fit inside the Duster.
The transport-oriented Duster is made even more capable by the 4x4 traction system that it gets. Apart from carrying 4 passengers, the Duster Pick-Up also offers creature comforts such as a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system and a suite of safety systems including hill start assist, automatic emergency braking and ESP.
Will It Come To India?
While there is no confirmation of Renault's plans to bring the Duster Pick-Up, the carmaker is expected to announce an arrival date for the standard Duster SUV in India soon. It will make a comeback under the Renault India brand like its predecessor and a launch timeline could be confirmed as soon as October 2025, according to reports. However, we would advise fans to expect this timeline to stretch into early 2026.
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