New Delhi, Nov. 9 -- Renault India is reportedly developing a cheaper 1.3-litre MPFi turbo-petrol engine for the new Duster, a move that could boost its sales prospects in India. The new engine could cut the price of turbo-petrol variants by around Rs.1 lakh to Rs.1.5 lakh compared with the existing 1.3-litre TGDi engine, making the SUV more competitive in the price-sensitive mid-size SUV segment.

According to a RushLane report, Renault is working on a cost-effective version of its 1.3-litre HR13 four-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. The work is reportedly being done by the India R&D team at Renault Nissan Technology & Business Centre India (RNTBCI) in Chennai. Renault has not officially confirmed the engine or its launch timeline.

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