Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, has commenced nationwide customer deliveries of the new Renault Duster across India. The first delivery also coincides with the brand’s inauguration of a new’R store on Mount Road in Chennai.
Leadership marks first delivery
Making the occasion special, the delivery was graced by Renault Group CEO François Provost and Renault Group CEO in India, Stephane Deblaise, who handed over the keys of the first Duster to Dr. Arthanari Manickavasagam, a renowned doctor based in Chennai.
New’R store experience
The new’R store in Chennai is a 1S facility spread across 4,500 sq. ft., including a 3,000 sq. ft. display and customer interaction area. The urban experiential outlet is designed to showcase up to five vehicles, including a dedicated delivery bay, offering customers an immersive and seamless brand experience. Chennai, which is also home to the first-ever new’R store, created yet another milestone by delivering the first new Renault Duster.
Retail expansion strategy
Renault India continues to strengthen and transform its retail footprint. The newly inaugurated new’R store is the second outlet in Chennai, taking the total number of such stores in India to 11. The company has outlined aggressive expansion plans for this urban retail format, targeting 70 outlets across India this year. These experiential stores complement Renault’s existing network of 350 sales touchpoints nationwide.
Duster’s continued appeal
A pioneer of the mid-size SUV segment in India, the Duster continues to generate strong customer interest. Renault India is reinforcing its value proposition through customer-centric initiatives such as the Renault Forever programme, offering coverage of up to 7 years or 150,000 km.
Strong sales momentum
The commencement of deliveries comes at a time when Renault India recorded a 77% growth in sales in March 2026, driven by strong momentum from models such as the new Kiger and Triber, alongside the introduction of the new Duster.
Global strategy and innovation
Renault, a historic mobility brand and pioneer of electric vehicles in Europe, has consistently developed innovative vehicles. With the ‘Renaulution’ strategic plan, the company is undergoing an ambitious transformation towards a more competitive, balanced, and electrified portfolio, aiming to embody modernity and innovation across mobility solutions.
Manufacturing footprint in India
Renault India is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault S.A.S., France. Its vehicles are manufactured at the Oragadam facility in Chennai, which has an annual production capacity of 480,000 units.