Renault India is focusing on a multi-fuel strategy as it prepares for the next development phase in the country’s motor vehicle market. While the French company denied the return of diesel, Renault CNG has strengthened its commitment to ethanol, and is actively evaluating range Extender Technology and hybrids as part of its long -term plans.
- Study of Renalt India Range-Aptor Hybrid Tech
- Renault Hybrid SUV will be launched after petrol versions
- International-Spec Duster gets 140hp strong-hybrid powertrain
Renault India Hybrid Plan
No light-hybrid powertrain for Renault India
The engine of the UK-spec duster is used only for representation.
Venkatram Mamilpal, Managing Director and CEO of Renault India, said, “India is a multi-fuel, multi-stream automotive landscape. Not everyone can invest in everything, so decide which direction is important to take.” “We are already present in the CNG. For hybrids, we are searching for it … but it must be meaningful. Light-hybrids do not create effects,” he said.
The Renault Range is also studying the Extender System that combines a compact internal combustion engine with an electric drivetrain. He said, “We are looking for it. I have not yet all answers, I am still learning,” he said, such techniques can be localized in the appointed time.
Renault Duster Hybrid launch planned for petrol model the same year
Sources say that the possibility of hybrid powertrain will be available in the coming Duster And its 7-seat counterpart, BigsterThe deadline is yet to be fired, but know that people add that the company is trying to prepare within the year of launching its hybrid solution. Duster And Bigster SUV. Mamillapalle did not comment, but said many technologies are being detected.
Renalt Duster Hybrid on sale abroad
Duster mild-hybrid gets a 130hp turbo-petrol engine
7-Seat Bigster is also India-bound.
In select markets abroad, the Renault Duster has gone on sale with light-hybrid and strong-hybrid engine options (some countries have done it under the Desia brand). A 130hp, 1.2-liter three-cylinder turbo-petrol that coupled with 48V starter motor is also available, which provides a light-hybrid option to potential duster buyers in those markets.
Duster hybrid gets 140hp powertrain
The strong-Hybrid option is a 94hp, a 1.6-liter four-cylinder petrol engine connected with two electric motors (a 49hp motor and a high-voltage starter generator) that is operated by a 1.2KWH battery; The total system output is 140hp. An electric automatic gearbox is standard, and the brand says that the set-up allows for pure electric drive for up to 80 percent of the city. It remains to be seen whether the India-Spec Duster Hybrid uses the same hybrid set-up.
While the duster also gets one in international markets LPG Povertrain and 4×4 optionsBoth bits are unlikely for our market. Renault introduced the previous Duster here with AWD Tech, however Electric rear axle of new model This may not be very cost effective for our market.
With input from Rivan RS
See also:
New Renault Duster Spy Shots show rear electric motors
New Renault India Design Studio is its largest outside Europe
