Renault Duster scores 5 stars in Bharat NCAP tests

21 Apr 2026, 11:47 by Sunita · KalingaTV

The newly launched Renault Duster has received five stars in Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) crash tests. The SUV scored 30.49/32 points for Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), and 45/49 points for Child Occupant Protection (COP).

In the front crash test, the Duster offered good protection to the head, neck, and lower body of the driver. Meanwhile, it also showed good performance in protecting the chest and legs. Overall protection for the front passenger was rated as good.

The Duster offered good protection to the occupants in the side movable deformable barrier and side pole impact tests.

The Duster was also undergone dynamic tests were conducted with the use of child restraint systems. The SUV received a dynamic score of 24/24 and a CRS installation score of 12/12. The vehicle assessment score was 9/13.

The Duster comes with an array of safety features including dual front airbags, side head curtain, side chest airbags, seatbelt pretensioner, load-limiter, seatbelt reminder, ESC, and ISOFIX.

Renault Duster scores 5 stars in Bharat NCAP tests

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