Renault is providing huge discounts on their flagship SUV, Duster. The figures reach as high as Rs 90,000 for some variants and the base model is now priced at Rs 8.94 lakh after discounts. We pitch the Duster with the popular and safest compact SUV, the Tata Nexon XZ variant that is priced at Rs 9.16 lakh. So which one will you choose, a mid-size SUV or the compact SUV? Let's find out
Below is a table to bring you the variant-wise discount of the Renault Duster
| Variant | Total Discount |
| RXS and RXZ | Rs 90,000 (Rs 20,000 cash + Rs 30,000 exchange + Rs 30,000 corporate + Rs 10,000 exchange on 15 Year Old Scrappage Car) |
The base variant of Duster RXS is priced at Rs 9.84 lakh and after discount, the price sticks to Rs 8.94 lakh. When we compare the Duster with Tata Nexon XZ then that's priced at Rs 9.16 lakh. All prices stick to ex-showroom, Delhi.
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At a lower price, you can get yourself a good deal on a mid-size SUV than settling for a compact SUV! Let's have a look at why Duster makes sense -
| Dimensions and Capacity | Renault Duster | Tata Nexon |
| Length | 4360 mm | 3993 mm |
| Width | 1822 mm | 1811 mm |
| Height | 1695 mm | 1606 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2673 mm | 2498 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 205 mm | 209 mm |
| Boot space | 475 litres | 350 litres |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 litres | 44 litres |
From the table above, the Duster really stands out from Nexon and you are actually getting more for less.
As far as the engine options are concerned then Duster packs in a 1.5L naturally aspirated unit generating 105 bhp with a peak torque of 142 Nm. Tata Nexon packs in a 1.2L turbo petrol pumping 118 bhp with 170 Nm of peak torque. While the Nexon looks like a powerful unit, we should always know that naturally aspirated petrol is better for a longer run. A 5-speed stick shift is offered in the Duster whereas a 6-speed manual is for the Nexon.
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So which one will you pick from the above? Duster or Nexon? Do tell us in the comment section below. Also, join our 91Wheels Whatsapp group where we bring you all the latest updates related to the Indian Automotive Industry.
