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The Renault Duster 4X4 version is set to be launched towards the end of 2014 in India, going by a media report.
The confirmation comes from Sumit Sawhney who informs CarDekho.com that the model will be launched towards the end of this year.
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Renault to launch Duster 4x4 in India soon
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The 4X4 variant of the Duster is already being manufactured at the Renault-Nissan alliance plant in Chennai under the Dacia brand and shipped out of Chennai to markets like the UK and Ireland.
The India-made Dacia Duster in its 4X4 avatar is offered in the UK in two trims, one each with a petrol and a diesel engine. It is unlikely that the petrol 4X4 would be launched in India as there is trifling demand for a petrol SUV.
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Renault to launch Duster 4x4 in India soon
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The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder 8-valve engine (K9K engine) that makes 107 hp and peak torque of 240 Nm.
The petrol is a 1.6-litere 4-cylinder engine making 105 hp and peak torque of 148 Nm. Both models are offered only with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
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Renault to launch Duster 4x4 in India soon
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The 4X4 system used in the Duster is a Nissan drivetrain component manufactured in Romania. Imported into India, it is assembled along with other locally-made parts at the alliance plant in Oragadam.
The Duster 4WD would be the most expensive variant in the Indian range.
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