Renault Duster Iconic vs Evolution E-Tech: which one should you buy?
The cheapest way into each costs exactly the same ex-showroom, so this one is not about the money at all.Same money
There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest Evolution E-Tech moves from Turbo Petrol 6-speed manual to Hybrid multi-mode hybrid automatic, so that figure covers the powertrain as well as the features.
The full story
The cheapest way into each costs exactly the same ex-showroom, so this one is not about the money at all.
There is no way up here that keeps the same engine and gearbox: the cheapest Evolution E-Tech moves from Turbo Petrol 6-speed manual to Hybrid multi-mode hybrid automatic, so that figure covers the powertrain as well as the features.
No extra equipment comes with it: this step is about the Hybrid it opens up rather than the features it adds.
It is not all one way: the Evolution E-Tech gives up level 2 (full suite) ADAS, 360° camera, blind spot monitor and headlamps (Bi-LED projector against LED projector), and 11 more.
Iconic or Evolution E-Tech, and what each costs
Where you start
Iconic
The flagship: 6-way electric ventilated front seats, leatherette, 48-colour ambient lighting and the full 17-function ADAS suite with adaptive cruise and the 360 camera.
- Iconic Turbo Petrol MT₹16.99Lex-showroom Delhi
- Iconic Turbo Petrol AT₹18.49Lex-showroom Delhi
The step up
Evolution E-Tech
The cheapest way into the strong hybrid, and the reason to pick it is the running cost: Renault claims 29 kmpl and that most city driving happens on electric power. Over the petrol Evolution you get 18in wheels and dual-zone auto AC; the sunroof and LED headlamps wait for Techno.
- Evolution E-Tech Hybrid AT₹16.99Lex-showroom Delhi
Our take
Level on features and level on price. What separates them is what they run on and the gearbox, so decide on that.
What the Evolution E-Tech adds
Nothing we track, on equipment. What it does open up is the Hybrid, which the Iconic cannot be had with.
And what it gives up
- Hill descent control
- 360° camera
- Front parking sensors
- Blind spot monitor
- ADASLevel 2 (full suite)
- HeadlampsBi-LED projector → LED projector
- Wheel typeAlloy → Steel
- Driver display10.25" digital → 7" digital
- Connected car tech
- SunroofPanoramic
- Ventilated front seats
- Powered driver seat6-way
- Wireless phone charger
- Ambient lighting
- Leatherette upholstery
The working behind our take
Here is everything that fed that read.
- Trade-offDuster Evolution E-Techlevel 2 (full suite) ADAS360° camerablind spot monitor
The full story
Level on features and level on price. What separates them is what they run on and the gearbox, so decide on that.
- Going to the Duster Evolution E-Tech, you give up level 2 (full suite) ADAS, 360° camera and blind spot monitor, which the Duster Iconic keeps
Iconic vs Evolution E-Tech: the questions people ask
- Should you buy the Renault Duster Evolution E-Tech or the Iconic?
- Only if you want the Hybrid it opens up. It also gives up level 2 (full suite) ADAS, 360° camera, blind spot monitor and headlamps (Bi-LED projector against LED projector), and 11 more, so this is a sideways move rather than a step up.
- What does the Renault Duster Evolution E-Tech give up against the Iconic?
- It gives up level 2 (full suite) ADAS, 360° camera, blind spot monitor, headlamps (Bi-LED projector against LED projector), panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats, and 9 more. Worth weighing against what it adds before deciding the dearer trim is simply the better car.
- How much is the Renault Duster Iconic?
- From ₹16.99L for the Iconic Turbo Petrol MT to ₹18.49L for the Iconic Turbo Petrol AT, ex-showroom, across 2 ways of buying it.
- How much is the Renault Duster Evolution E-Tech?
- ₹16.99L ex-showroom, and it is sold one way only: the Evolution E-Tech Hybrid AT.
- Is there an automatic Iconic or Evolution E-Tech?
- Both: the Iconic Turbo Petrol AT at ₹18.49L and the Evolution E-Tech Hybrid AT at ₹16.99L, ex-showroom.
Prices are ex-showroom and features follow each maker's official material. Data updated . Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.