Renault Duster bags 5-star BNCAP safety rating for adult and child occupant protection

Renault India on Monday, April 20, announced that its new Renault Duster has secured a 5‑star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). According to the company, this marks a significant milestone in the SUV’s much‑anticipated comeback in India.

Strong Performance Across Adult and Child Occupant Protection Categories Reinforces Duster’s Safety Credentials

The new Duster delivered a highly competitive performance across both adult and child occupant protection categories:

Adult Occupant Protection: 30.49/32
Child Occupant Protection: 45/49

Company Leadership Highlights Blend of Design Appeal, Performance, Fuel Efficiency, and Top-Tier Safety Rating

Commenting on this, Francisco Hidalgo‑Marques, VP, Sales & Marketing, Renault Group India said, "Since the moment of its reveal, the Duster has appealed to Indian customers with its strong SUV design, outstanding ride and handling, and confident performance. With this latest achievement, the Duster now also makes a compelling case for rational buyers combining one of the best fuel efficiency figures in the segment with a 5-star BNCAP safety rating for adult and child occupant protection, and the added reassurance of a best in-market 7 year warranty."

Safety Rating Based on Multiple Variant Testing with Certification Applicable Across Entire Model Range

The rating is based on tests conducted on the EVOLUTION (Turbo 160 MT), TECHNO (Turbo 160 DCT) & ICONIC (Turbo 160 MT), with the 5‑star certification applicable across the entire range.

Comprehensive Standard Safety Package Featuring 35 Features Ensures Consistent Protection Across All Variants

The all‑new Duster comes equipped with 35 safety features as standard, ensuring a comprehensive and consistent safety baseline across all variants. Key features include:

Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
6 Airbags
Hill Hold Control & Hill Descent Control
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
3-point seat belts for all passengers
Seat belts reminders for all passengers

Engineering Leadership Emphasizes Rigorous Testing, Real-World Validation, and Integrated Safety System Development

Dr V Vikraman, Chief of Renault Engineering, India said, "This result is rooted in engineering execution on the ground. The Duster was subjected to extensive simulations, physical crash tests, and system‑level validations, with a strong focus on real‑world Indian driving conditions. From body structure performance to restraint calibration and electronic safety systems, every element was engineered, tested and refined to work together. The 5‑star BNCAP rating reflects the rigour of that end‑to‑end engineering and validation process."

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Suite with 17 Features Enhances Active Safety and Driver Awareness

In addition, the SUV offers 17 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), strengthening active safety and driver awareness in real‑world conditions. These include:

Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Blind Spot Detection, and more