The car will be sold on the Indian market as Renault Duster. The Duster will be part of a range of five vehicles launched in India until the end of 2012 and the carmaker plans to develop a nationwide network, in a market that constitutes the third pillar of its international strategy.
The first model introduced by Renault in India is the Fluence, launched in May, followed by Koleos on the premium SUV segment and the Duster. The carmaker will also launch a compact car built on an alliance platform with Nissan and a fifth vehicle, to be presented at a later date, the company said.
The Indian market grows some 20% pee year, from 1.2 million new cars sold in 2005 to 3 million estimated for 2011. By 2015, Renault estimates India will be the world’s fourth largest car market.
Renault last week showcased a Duster adapted for Latin America at the Buenos Aires Motor Show, in Argentina and announced it will launch the car in Argentina and Brazil this year, and in Colombia in 2012.