India, June 5 -- Renault India has announced the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figure for the new Duster Turbo TCe 100, ahead of the SUV's market launch. The turbo-petrol version of the Duster has returned a claimed fuel economy of 19.41km/l, a figure that places it among the more fuel-efficient offerings in the midsize SUV segment. While fuel efficiency has become an increasingly important factor for buyers, Renault says the new powertrain has been engineered to strike a balance between everyday usability, performance, and running costs rather than chasing headline numbers alone.

The company attributes the result to a combination of turbocharging technology, combustion optimisation, and the pairing of the engine with a 6-speed manual ...