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Renault 7-Seater Duster (Boreal) Spotted Testing in Brazil, India Launch in 2026 on the Cards

Prime Highlights

  • Renault’s new seven-seat SUV, codename Boreal, was spotted testing in Brazil.
  • The SUV will be launched in 2025, with an India launch scheduled for FY2026.

Key Facts

  • The vehicle will feature 19-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, and dual 10-inch displays.
  • Powertrain options include a 157 bhp hybrid powertrain, with mild- and full-hybrid variants to follow in India.
  • It is built on Renault-Nissan’s CMF-B platform and will compete in India with Tata Safari and XUV700.

Key Background

Renault is ready to introduce a new seven-seat SUV to its Duster family, which has been spotted testing in Brazil. The new car, which goes by the codename “Boreal,” is essentially a rebadged version of the Dacia Bigster and marks Renault’s foray into the three-row SUV market. It will reportedly launch officially in Brazil in mid-2025 and will make its way to Indian shores sometime next fiscal year.

The Boreal is a posh car that will appeal to mid-size SUV buyers seeking space, comfort, and technology. It features a dramatic appearance with a stretched body, long rear overhang, and boxy but muscular stance. Design highlight features comprise Renault’s iconic Y-shaped LED DRLs, new front grille, new rear look, and robust skid plates. It features a modern appearance with flush door handles and a sloping roofline.

Inside the cabin, Renault is focusing on technology and comfort. Spied pics and leaked details affirm dual 10-inch screens for infotainment and a digital pack of gauges. Ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control, wireless charging, a power tailgate, and a panoramic roof could be the other features. ADAS treats like emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keep assist can also be part of the pack.

Under the bonnet of the Brazilian market model, there is a 1.6-litre hybrid powerplant that produces an estimated 157 bhp and 170 Nm of torque. In other markets such as India, Renault would probably provide other powertrains such as a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid or 1.3-litre turbo petrol. No diesel powertrains would be present. An electronics-driven AWD system along with some terrain modes will also be there.

In India, Boreal will compete with the best-selling three-row SUVs such as Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, Hyundai Alcazar, and MG Hector Plus. Apart from this, Renault is also going to launch a five-seater version of the Duster, with an attempt to bring back its high customer base and regain its position in the competitive SUV segment.