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1.8 Strong Hybrid E-Tech 160 · Multi-mode automatic: 2 electric gears and 4 petrol gears

Duster Evolution · E-Tech 160 AT

10.1" screen and camera; hybrid adds dual-zone AC and EPB

5 seats · Two rows; rear bench

Rating applicability not verified for this variant

₹21.19 L

₹16.99 L

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Our pick: Lowest-cost hybrid

The 160 PS E-Tech system, dual-zone AC, wireless charging, EPB with auto-hold and rear camera from ₹16.99 lakh ex-showroom. No sunroof; 18-inch flex wheels rather than alloys.

Core equipment on Evolution

Must-have Worth paying for Nice to have Don't pay extra
6 or more airbagsElectronic stability control (ESP)ISOFIX child-seat mountsAndroid Auto & Apple CarPlay

Worth-having features this variant doesn't have

  • 360° camera
  • Blind-spot assistance
  • Level-2 ADAS
  • Ventilated front seats

Same trim, other powertrains

On-road price breakup (Bengaluru, estimate)₹21.19 L
₹16,99,000
Road tax (lifetime, Karnataka)

Karnataka charges 17% of the invoice price, plus 11% cess on that tax and a ₹1,000 cess. The applicable slab applies to the whole vehicle price, not only the amount above its threshold.

₹3,21,601
Registration, HSRP & smart card (estimate)

₹2,860 is a budgeting allowance for registration, high-security plates, smart card and processing; it is not a verified itemised RTO fee schedule.

₹2,860
Insurance (planning estimate)

Planning estimate, not an insurer quote: 1-year own damage at 2.48% of ex-showroom (GST included), plus the notified 3-year third-party base and one annual TP premium allowance, with 18% GST. The Supreme Court directed 4-year TP cover on 4 August 2026; a notified 4-year tariff has not been verified. Confirm the policy term and final premium. Owner-driver personal accident cover and add-ons are extra unless already covered.

₹77,601
TCS (1%)

Tax collected at source on cars above ₹10 lakh. It is an advance income-tax payment creditable against your tax liability; any refund depends on your return and tax due.

₹16,990
FASTag & misc.

FASTag and small documentation charges.

₹850
On-road total₹21,18,902
  • • Insurance includes an estimated extra annual TP allowance following the four-year-cover direction; its final tariff and policy term need an insurer quote. Calculation and sources.
  • • Not included: owner-driver personal accident cover, add-ons, accessories, extended warranty and dealer handling or logistics charges. Ask for an itemised written quote before comparing the final amount.
Engine & mileage
Engine
1.8L 4-cyl petrol with two electric motors and a 1.4 kWh self-charging battery
Power / torque
160 PS combined system; petrol engine: 110 PS / 175 Nm; traction motor: 50 PS / 208 Nm
Claimed (ARAI)
29 kmpl
Mixed-use estimate
~22 kmpl
All 47 features

Safety

  • 6 or more airbags
  • Electronic stability control (ESP)
  • Hill-hold assist
  • ISOFIX child-seat mounts
  • Tyre pressure monitoring (TPMS)
  • Rear parking sensors
  • Reversing camera: Rear camera with dynamic guidelines and auto-zoom
  • 360° camera(worth paying for)
  • Front parking sensors
  • Blind-spot assistance(worth paying for)
  • Level-2 ADAS(worth paying for)
  • Automatic headlamps
  • ?Rain-sensing wipers: Not verified
  • Rear wiper & washer
  • Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
  • ?Front fog lamps: Not verified
  • Disc brakes on all four wheels

Comfort & convenience

  • Electronic parking brake: Electric parking brake with auto-hold
  • Automatic climate control: Dual-zone
  • Rear AC vents
  • ?Cabin air filtration: Not verified
  • Keyless entry & push-button start: Remote key entry only
  • Tilt & telescopic steering
  • Cruise control: Conventional cruise control with speed limiter
  • Powered front seats
  • Electrically folding mirrors: Power folding
  • Rear USB-C ports
  • ?Paddle shifters: Not verified
  • Powered tailgate
  • Wireless phone charger
  • Ventilated front seats(worth paying for)
  • Sunroof
  • ?Rear armrests with cupholders: Not verified
  • Seat upholstery: Fabric
  • ?Ambient lighting: Not verified

Infotainment & tech

  • Touchscreen infotainment: 10.1" openR link; wireless phone projection, no Google built-in
  • Android Auto & Apple CarPlay: Wireless
  • Driver's display: 7" digital
  • Sound system: 6 speakers, Arkamys Classic
  • Connected car tech

Exterior & lighting

  • Headlamps: Eco LED
  • LED daytime running lamps
  • Wheels: 18" Ridge flex wheel; 225/55 R18
  • LED tail-lamps
  • Roof rails
  • Dual-tone paint option

Capability

  • ?Hill descent control: Not verified
Delivery checklistChecks to make before collecting this car.

Duster delivery checklist

A quick pre-delivery inspection (PDI) before you accept your car.

  • Match the VIN, Duster variant, powertrain and paint on the vehicle against your order and invoice before accepting delivery.
  • Inspect the clean car in daylight: paint, panels, glass, tyres, lights, seats and every promised accessory. Photograph concerns and get a written resolution.
  • Ask the dealer to demonstrate a normal start, dashboard warning-light self-check, air conditioning, keys and the controls fitted to your variant.
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Sources & official informationPrices checked 20 Oct 2026 (hybrid); 9 Oct 2026 (turbo petrol). See sources and manufacturer links.

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Sources & last updated

Data last updated:
Prices checked:
20 Oct 2026 (hybrid); 9 Oct 2026 (turbo petrol)
Specs & equipment checked:
Separate date not recorded

Includes the three strong-hybrid variants launched on 17 October 2026, alongside the existing turbo-petrol guide. Hybrid equipment checked against its own Renault specification sheet. Existing photos show turbo-petrol cars; exact hybrid paint photos are pending.

Brochures establish specifications and trim equipment; price sources are identified below. On-road prices, real-world efficiency, running costs and buying verdicts are Let’s Pick My Car estimates or opinions. “Not verified” means the reviewed sources do not settle that fact. Source-check dates are distinct from document publication dates. Pricing assumptions and rule sources.