22:37 21-03-2026
Renault Duster aims to boost sales in Australia with expanded offerings
Renault Australia targets increased Duster crossover sales through new variants and improved availability. Compare with Suzuki Jimny, pricing, emissions, and 2026 plans.
Renault Australia aims to boost sales of its Duster crossover through expanded deliveries and new model variants. The vehicle launched in mid-2025, but only 302 units were sold in the first eight months.
In comparison, the Suzuki Jimny remains more popular, with 1,207 units sold since the start of 2026 despite a pause in deliveries of the three-door version. Additionally, around 600 pre-orders have been recorded.
Renault reports that demand has started to increase as availability improves. Specifically, the Techno 4x4 version is hitting the market, and interest is growing in the front-wheel-drive 4x2 Evolution and Techno variants with automatic transmissions.
Prices for the Duster range from $31,990 to $37,990, which is comparable to the Jimny, costing up to $36,490 for the three-door model and $37,490 for the five-door version. Both models face pressure from environmental regulations. The Duster's emissions start at 129 g/km of CO2, above the target level of 117 g/km, while the Jimny emits around 146 g/km.
Renault is betting on a broader offering and new 2026 vehicles to strengthen its position in the compact SUV segment. However, whether the Duster can outsell the Jimny remains an open question.