In May 2012, the Renault Duster’s story began when it was introduced under that name as the company’s desert Duster, receiving immediate positive reviews for its performance and price bracket.
After the successful launches of Logan in 2004 and Sandero in 2008, the French firm aimed to provide an affordable yet versatile SUV at the price of a city car. This daring bet paid off as the Duster found its first target markets in countries with fast-growing economies, offering an unprecedented and much-needed SUV option in that category.
The 4×2 version featured a 2.0-litre engine producing 135bhp and was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. It was hailed as a real bargain for those seeking a comfortable and reliable family car of this kind.
The Duster was designed with strong front-end features, broad rounded wings, a protective shield, and high ground clearance. Its interior also provided modern, functional, and versatile cabin space with C-segment features offered at B-segment prices. Its strategic pricing helped drive the vehicle’s acquisition figures. By year seven its sales volume had gone up 334%, making it the brand’s best-seller worldwide and in the Middle East.
Over the years Renault has continued to enhance the Duster lineup to cater to different customer needs. Along the way they introduced a 4X4 version for all-terrain capabilities and a 4X2 model for versatile driving, expanding the appeal to a broader audience.
The Duster has also demonstrated its off-road prowess by participating in various international races, showcasing its capabilities in events such as the Trophée Andros in France as well as the Gazelles Rally in Morocco.
Over the years, Renault has continuously enhanced the Duster through updates and facelifts, presenting consumers with a dependable, budget-friendly, and accolade-winning SUV. Its charm lies in its simplicity, practicality, and excellent value, contributing to its popularity everywhere and widespread admiration for being versatile and customer-centric. This remarkable journey has left an indelible mark in the industry, firmly establishing the Duster as one of the most coveted SUVs.
Discover why it’s everything it’s claimed to be and schedule your test drive now to experience the remarkable blend of spaciousness and affordability with the Renault Duster at Renault of Arabian Automobiles centers in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Northern Emirates.
About Arabian Automobiles Company:
Arabian Automobiles Company (AAC) is the flagship company of AW Rostamani Group. With over 50+ years in the business, AAC is one of the leading automotive dealers in the GCC and exclusive distributor for Nissan, INFINITI and Renault vehicles in Dubai and the Northern Emirates. Arabian Automobiles is looking back on 50+ years of excellence and passion, and forging ahead with its vision to enrich customer lives and remain the trusted automotive brand of choice.
Arabian Automobiles became the first automotive company in the UAE to be awarded the prestigious ‘Dubai Quality Gold Award’ by Dubai Economy in May 2017. In the same year, INFINITI won ‘Best Performing Brand’ in the automotive category of the Dubai Service Excellence Scheme; an accolade previously won by Nissan in 2016 and Renault in 2015. In 2015, Arabian Automobiles received the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum business award for most outstanding performance and in 2013 it became the first private company in the UAE to be inducted into the prestigious Palladium Balanced Scorecard Hall of Fame for strategy execution. Arabian Automobiles Company is currently the holder of Nissan Motor Company’s ‘Global Nissan Aftersales Award and is the only Nissan distributor to have won the award for a total of 21 times with 10 consecutive wins between 2007 and 2016.
Across its Dubai and Northern Emirates network, Arabian Automobiles operates:
- New vehicle sales showrooms: 9 Nissan, 4 INFINITI and 2 Renault
- 6 pre-owned car showrooms
- Central Logistics Centre at Dubai Industrial City
- Service centres: 10 Nissan, 4 INFINITI, and 3 Renault
- 60-minute Express Service
- 9 spare parts outlets
- Arabian Automobiles is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified.
