The Renault Duster we had on our drive is powered by the 1.5-litre k9k diesel engine producing 110 PS of power and 248 Nm of torque. Unlike the 85 PS version, the 110 PS Duster has a considerable amount of turbo lag until 2000 RPM, which is quite annoying in city traffic. Once it passes the 2000 RPM mark, the silky smooth engine pulls nicely till the redline with a strong mid range punch. The engine feels creamy, when on the boil and has enough power to glide on the highways with utter refinement. For quick overtakes, downshifts are needed but thanks to the neat and precise gearbox with short throws, it’s an easy task to do. The 110 PS Duster is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox, which is a boon on the highways. Average fuel efficiency comes out to be 14 km/l, which is good enough.
