Renault is readying a 7-seater version of the popular Duster which will debut in the second half of this year; XUV700, Safari Rival in India
Renault recently introduced the new-gen Duster globally and it is set for India debut in the second half of 2025. Along with this, a 7-seater version of the Duster SUV is also in the works which will go by the name Bigster. In the latest development, the Bigster 7-seater SUV has been spotted testing overseas. This suggests that the debut is just around the corner and it will extend the Duster family.
7-Seater Renault Bigster SUV Spied: Details
The Renault Bigster SUV will share a lot of components with the regular Duster. The CMF-B platform which unpins a slew of cars in the Renault-Nissan line-up globally will be shared by both the SUVs. Despite sharing the common underpinnings, there will be major changes to the dimensions including a longer wheelbase. The Bigster is expected to measure around 4.6 metres, a good 300mm longer than the regular Duster. For reference, the Duster measures 3.34 metres long.Â
Sporting an extra row of seats demands for a slightly longer rear overhang, which is quite evident in the spy video. Larger quarter glass and longer rear doors can also be observed in the spy images. Apart from this, the front fascia and the rear profile will bear resemblance to the regular 5-seater Duster, however, you can expect minor tweaks here and there.
While the interiors will have a lot in common with the Duster, we can expect more features on board the Bigster SUV to justify the price premium. In India, the Duster will likely come loaded with features such as panoramic sunroof, digital instrument cluster, ventilated seats, wireless charger, smartphone connectivity, ADAS and more.
In addition to the platform, the Bigster 7-seater SUV is expected to share the powertrain with the Duster. The India-spec Duster will likely get the Hybrid 140 and TCe 130 engine options. The hybrid powertrain uses a 94 bhp 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engine paired with 49 bhp rated two electric motors. On the other hand, the TCe 130 employs a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine running on the Miller cycle mated to a 48V mild hybrid system, putting out a maximum power output of 130 bhp. There will be no diesel engine on offer.
The Renault Bigster 7-seater SUV will be launched in India soon after the debut of the new-gen Duster which is scheduled for the second half of 2025. It will also get a Nissan derivative.
Renault Bigster SUV Spied
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