Renault Duster & Bigster To Go Hybrid In India – Here’s All You Need To Know

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Renault’s upcoming premium SUVs to be available with multiple fuel options including an electrified one for maximum fuel efficiency

Renault has some bullish plans for its highly anticipated upcoming premium SUVs – the Duster and Bigster. The company will launch both models exclusively as ICE models but will introduce their hybrid variants soon after.

To cater to all different kinds of customers, Renault is planning a wide range of powertrains for the Duster and Bigster. The company will initially serve budget-focused customers with a non-electrified petrol variant and then introduce a hybrid variant within 12 months of launch. Which hybrid powertrain is planned for our market is unclear at this point.

In Europe, Dacia offers the Duster Hybrid with a 104 kW (139 hp) 1.6-litre petrol engine and a 36 kW (48 hp) electric motor, both powering the front wheels. The latter feeds off a 1.2 kWh battery pack. The hybrid SUV consumes 5.0 litres per 100 km, which converts to a fuel economy of 20 km/l. According to a report from Autocar, there’s talk of a 4×4 hybrid variant as well, with a second electric (traction) motor powering the rear wheels.

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Dacia’s Bigster Hybrid has a 115 kW (154 hp) 1.8-litre petrol engine and a 36 kW (48 hp) electric motor, also both driving the front wheels. The latter gets its juice from a 1.4 kWh battery pack. Interestingly, despite being bigger, more powerful, and heavier, the Bigster Hybrid consumes 4.7 litres per 100 km, which translates to a fuel economy of 21 km/l. Do note that this one’s a two-row SUV, while the model coming to India will be a three-row SUV.

In addition to hybrid, the all-new Renault Duster and the Renault Bigster could be offered in a CNG variant. Seeing the growing demand for CNG models in India, Renault has started offering offer retrofitment CNG kits for the Kwid, Kiger, and Triber. For the Duster and Bigster’s case, the company could be considering a factory-fitted solution.

Also Read: Discounts Of Up To Rs. 90K On Renault Cars In June – Triber, Kiger, Kwid

Dacia Bigster

The all-new Renault Duster’s production is set to commence in September, with market launch expected at the start of 2026. The Renault Bigster, which will compete with the Hyundai Alcazar, could be launched in the second half of 2026.

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Top 10 7-Seaters May 2025 – Ertiga, Scorpio, Carens, Innova, Safari

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In the month of May 2025, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained the top spot in the 7-seater sales table ahead of Scorpio, Bolero, Innova and XUV700

The utility vehicle sales in India for the month of May 2025 showed some steady performances from established models with a few contenders apparently struggling and here we focus on the top 10 7-seaters. Familiar nameplates continued to dominate the rankings which are led by Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki and Toyota.

Topping the list was the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, recording 16,140 units for the month. The domestic tally reflected a 16 per cent improvement over the same period last year, reinforcing its position as the go-to multi-seater for many Indian families and fleet operators alike especially in the affordable space.

Following closely behind, Mahindra’s Scorpio registered 14,401 units, a 5 per cent increase from May 2024. Available in both Scorpio Classic and Scorpio N forms, the Scorpio line continues to thrive across a wide customer base. Another strong performer in Mahindra’s stable, the Bolero, maintained its footing with 8,942 units sold.

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Rank	Model	May 2025	May 2024
1	Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (16%)	16,140	13,893
2	Mahindra Scorpio (5%)	14,401	13,717
3	Mahindra Bolero (11%)	8,942	8,165
4	Toyota Innova (4%)	8,882	8,506
5	Mahindra XUV700 (28%)	6,435	5,245
6	Kia Carens (−15%)	4,524	5,316
7	Maruti Suzuki XL6 (8%)	3,507	3,241
8	Toyota Fortuner (6%)	2,571	2,422
9	Toyota Rumion (0%)	1,917	1,919
10	Tata Safari (−33%)	1,109	1,661

This led to a notable 11 per cent growth year-on-year. The utilitarian character and mechanical simplicity of the Bolero remain key factors behind its continued appeal for over two decades now. To further improve its volume figures, Mahindra appears to be planning to introduce a brand new version of the Bolero Neo in August 2025.

The Toyota Innova Crysta and Hycross nameplates together amassed 8,882 units – taking the fourth spot in the top ten list last month. The two-model approach seems to be working as the Hycross complements the traditional Innova with a hybrid edge. The combined sales reflected a 4 per cent increase in sales for the highly popular model.

In fifth place stood the Mahindra XUV700 which reached 6,435 units in May. With a 28 per cent year-on-year gain, the SUV continues to benefit from its loaded features list, powerful drivetrains and an expansive range. The XUV700 will receive a mid-life facelift sometime next year in India. Kia’s Carens saw a volume of 4,524 units representing a 15 per cent drop compared to May last year.

Meanwhile, Maruti Suzuki’s XL6 improved its numbers slightly, recording a total of 3,507 units with an 8 per cent gain. The Fortuner from Toyota remained a consistent seller, moving 2,571 units with a modest 6 per cent rise year-on-year. The Rumion, also part of Toyota’s MPV offerings, stayed flat with 1,917 units. Meanwhile, the Tata Safari faced a noticeable decline as it managed 1,109 units in May, a significant 33 per cent slide from its performance in the same month last year – steepest drop among the top ten.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno Awarded 4 Stars In Bharat NCAP Crash Tests

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno has secured four stars in Bharat NCAP with 24.04 out of 32 points for adult occupant safety and 34.81 out of 49 points in child occupant category

Maruti Suzuki Baleno has earned a 4-star crash safety rating under the Bharat NCAP assessment. The tested models – Delta AGS and Alpha AGS trims – weighed in at 1,220 kg, featured six airbags as standard. It must be noted that protection levels in side pole impact scenarios were among the stronger points in the Baleno’s crash test report.

It garnered 24.04 out of 32 points for adult occupant safety. The occupant survival space remained stable and the car’s structure provided consistent shielding during lateral impact. However, in the side moving barrier test, chest injury metrics dropped to a marginal level, even though the head and abdomen areas stayed within acceptable thresholds.

The frontal crash outcomes told a slightly different story. While the head and neck zones were well guarded for both front passengers in the offset barrier test, the driver’s chest saw only marginal protection. The belt pre-tensioners and load limiters were present for both front seats but no such features extended to the rear which added to the car’s uneven protection profile.

Also Read: Maruti Suzuki May 2025 Sales Analysis – Dzire, Ertiga, Brezza, Swift, Baleno

On the child safety front, the premium hatchback recorded 34.81 out of 49 points. The dynamic crash simulation using child restraints netted 16.81 points out of 24 while CRS compatibility scored a clean 12 out of 12. Still, a weaker showing on the vehicle-level evaluation – only 6 out of 13 – held back the total. Contributing factors included missing ISOFIX tags in the front, no integrated booster seats and the absence of a passenger airbag cut-off switch.

The hardware fitted to the tested variants reflected an intent to comply with evolving safety expectations. Curtain airbags were available across both rows, pelvis and side chest airbags protected front occupants and standard ESC met UN and AIS-133 requirements. Seatbelt reminders across all three seating zones along with pedestrian protection compliance under AIS-100, rounded out the assist tech list.

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Despite a commendable attempt at offering wide-ranging protection, the Baleno’s shortfall in rear occupant restraint and moderate chest protection outcomes prevented it from breaking into the top bracket. With slightly better weight distribution or more complete restraint coverage in the rear, the final score might have edged closer to that of the 5-star rated new Dzire.

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New Dzire Is India’s First Compact Sedan To Secure 5 Stars In Bharat NCAP

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Under the adult occupant protection category, the Dzire accumulated 29.46 points out of a total 32 while the child occupant score stood at 41.57 out of 49

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has broken new ground in India’s sedan segment by becoming the first of its kind to receive a 5-star crash safety rating under the Bharat NCAP protocol – a certain milestone in a space often dominated by SUVs on the safety charts. Under the adult occupant protection category, the new Dzire accumulated 29.46 points out of a total 32.

The child occupant score stood at 41.57 out of 49, positioning it among the highest scoring models tested so far for rear seat safety. One of the more rigorous evaluations involved the side pole impact scenario where the car offered strong resistance across all monitored regions – no critical lapses were reported in occupant protection for that test.

The new generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire made its market debut in November 2024 and it has been well received by customers. It was even the most sold PV in India last month. Back to the rating, in a separate side impact test using a moving barrier, head and abdominal areas were rated as well-protected while chest impact resistance was noted as adequate.

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The frontal offset barrier crash revealed mostly positive outcomes. Both driver and front passenger had good shielding for head and legs but the chest protection for the driver alone was flagged as marginal – a dent in an otherwise well-rounded performance. Child safety results came through a combination of dynamic crash trials and child restraint system evaluations.

The Dzire posted a near-maximum dynamic test score of 23.57 out of 24 while CRS installation compatibility returned a perfect 12 out of 12. The remaining category – vehicle-level assessments such as labelling, warnings and seat anchorage visibility delivered a lower 6 out of 13. The cumulative results were enough to seal a 5-star overall rating, placing the Dzire in a safety league that no other Indian compact sedan has entered yet.

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While its sub-four-metre footprint might suggest limited capability, its structure and restraint systems have demonstrated resilience under a variety of crash loads. The Bharat NCAP publication of the results adds weight to the growing push for better safety compliance in mass-market cars, particularly in the compact category.

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Maruti Suzuki May 2025 Sales Analysis – Dzire, Ertiga, Brezza, Swift, Baleno

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Maruti Suzuki recorded 1,35,962 units in May 2025 as against 1,44,002 units with a YoY sales decline of 6 per cent in India

Maruti Suzuki ended the month of May 2025 clocking 1,35,962 units domestically – slipping 6 per cent from where it stood a year ago. Compared to April, the month-on-month change wasn’t as severe but still pointed downward at 2 per cent. Sitting at the top of the pile was the Dzire. At 18,084 units, it wasn’t just the company’s highest-selling model for May but posted a 13 per cent gain over last year as well.

The compact sedan continued a positive climb with a 6 per cent lift over April. It was followed closely by the Ertiga, which improved both on year by 16 per cent and on monthly 2 per cent, ending May at 16,140 units. The Brezza posted its own high, pushing past 15,500 units and recording a 10 per cent year-on-year increase.

However, it had dropped 8 per cent compared to April. The Swift, once a default volume driver, took a noticeable tumble – falling 27 per cent against May 2024 to 14,135 units and trailing April by 3 per cent. The Wagon R and Fronx continued neck-and-neck, both hovering in the 13,000s. The former saw a 4 per cent decline year-on-year but managed to claw back 4 per cent from April’s figures.

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Model	May 2025 Sales	May 2024 Sales	YoY
Dzire	18,084	16,061	13%
Ertiga	16,140	13,893	16%
Brezza	15,566	14,186	10%
Swift	14,135	19,393	-27%
Wagon R	13,949	14,492	-4%
Fronx	13,584	12,681	7%
Eeco	12,327	10,960	12%
Baleno	11,618	12,842	-10%
Grand Vitara	5,197	9,736	-47%
Alto	4,970	7,675	-35%
XL6	3,507	3,241	8%
Celerio	1,861	3,314	-44%
Ignis	1,855	2,104	-12%
S-Presso	1,806	2,227	-19%
Ciaz	458	730	-37%
Jimny	682	274	149%
Invicto	223	193	16%

The Fronx inched up by 7 per cent year-on-year, though May’s total was still 5 per cent lower than what it managed in April. The Eeco moved to 12,327 units, improving on both counts – 12 per cent higher than last May and 8 per cent above April. Baleno, in contrast, slid further into the red, falling 10 per cent on year and 12 per cent on month, dropping to 11,618.

The Grand Vitara dropped to just 5,197 units – almost halving compared to last year’s 9,736. Even from April, it shed 27 per cent. The Alto’s decline was similarly sharp, dropping 35 per cent year-on-year to finish below 5,000 units and falling 11 per cent versus April. The XL6 managed to hold a minor gain on year, up 8 per cent but shed 15 per cent compared to April.

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The budget hatchbacks, meanwhile, looked far more unstable. The Celerio lost 44 per cent over last May and was down to 1,861 units while Ignis also continued its downward slope, falling 12 per cent year-on-year and 4 per cent over April. Despite small volumes, the S-Presso saw a 149 per cent rise both on year and on month, bouncing from just 726 units in April to 1,806 in May.

The Jimny also reported a massive 149 per cent year-on-year jump but given it was introduced not too long ago, the base figure from last year was just 274 units. At 682 units, May still marked a 58 per cent gain over April. At the very bottom, Ciaz and Invicto brought in 458 and 223 units respectively. While both numbers are modest, Ciaz gained 43 per cent month-on-month and Invicto by 16 per cent year-on-year.

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Mahindra Model Wise Sales May 2025 – Scorpio, Thar, Bolero, XUV 3XO

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Mahindra continued to be the country’s second largest PV brand in May 2025 with sales exceeding the 50k mark and a YoY growth of 21.3 percent

Mahindra & Mahindra retained the position of country’s second largest passenger vehicle brand in May 2025 sales behind Maruti Suzuki. However, the brand witnessed a significant YoY growth of 21.3 percent with volumes of 52,431 units against the 43,218 units sold during the same month last year. The company also managed to increase its market share from 12.4 percent to 15 percent. The most significant contribution in this phenomenal sales performance came from the Thar SUV with sales of 10k+ units at a stellar YoY growth of 81 percent.

Mahindra Scorpio, as usual, continued its golden patch with sales of 14,401 units in May 2025. It was the fifth best-selling model in the list of top 10 passenger vehicles last month. The company had retailed 13,717 units of the SUV in May 2024. Mahindra sold a total of 10,389 units of the Thar and Thar Roxx, which is up from 5,750 units in May 2024.

Mahindra Bolero, the veteran warhorse, too had a decent time with 8,942 units being retailed in May 2025. The sales witnessed a YoY rise by 11 percent as 8,026 units were sold during the same month last year. The XUV 3XO, however, registered a YoY decline in sales by 20 percent as numbers went down to 7,952 units in May 2025 from 10,000 units in May 2024.

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S. No.	Mahindra Cars (YOY)	Sales in May 2025	Sales in May 2024
1.	Scorpio N & Classic (5%)	14,401	13,717
2.	Thar & Thar Roxx (81%)	10,389	5,750
3.	Bolero & Bolero Neo (11%)	8,942	8,026
4.	XUV3XO (89%)	7,952	10,000
5.	XUV700 (11%)	6,435	5,008
6.	XEV 9e	2,815	–
7.	BE 6	1,206	–
8.	XUV400 EV (-59%)	287	701
9.	Marazzo (-75%)	4	16
–	Total (21%)	52,431	43,218

The brand’s flagship model, the XUV 7OO recorded a YoY growth of 28 percent with volumes of 6,435 units as compared to 5,008 units in May 2024. The recently launched born-electric SUV models, the BE 6 and XEV 9e, registered sales of 1,206 units and 2,815 units, respectively, in May 2025. Mahindra is leaving no stone unturned in reducing the waiting period of both these all-electric SUVs by ramping up the production at its Chakan facility in Maharashtra.

The brand’s yet another all-electric SUV, the XUV 4OO, didn’t live up to Mahindra’s expectations with dismal sales numbers of 287 units against 701 units sold in May 2024. Last but not the least, only 4 units of the Marazzo MPV were sold as compared to the 16 units retailed during the same month last year. The Pune-based two-wheeler brand has already ceased the production of the Marazzo MPV and a few units are still in dealer inventory.

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Mahindra is all set to unveil new models later this year on Aug 15, 2025. The company will present the Bolero Neo facelift and a new platform concept on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence Day. It has been learnt that the 2025 Bolero Neo facelift will come with six airbags as standard while donning a completely new body shell. The new platform, debuting on Aug 15, 2025, will be able to spawn petrol, diesel, hybrid and all-electric models.

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MG Sales Analysis May 2025 – Windsor, Comet, ZS, Astor, Gloster, Hector

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MG posted a wholesale tally of 6,304 units in May 2025, marking a 40 per cent increase over 4,510 units sold during the same period last year

JSW MG Motor India recorded a wholesale tally of 6,304 units in May 2025, marking a 40 per cent jump over the 4,510 units in the same period last year. The spike in numbers was largely driven by the recently launched Pro variant of the Windsor which has quickly become the brand’s strongest volume contributor.

The Windsor carried nearly two-thirds of the brand’s total volume last month. The rest of the range, however, mostly slipped backward. While the Windsor EV posted 3,939 units, the Hector could only manage a total of 1,098 units last month as against 1,906 units in May 2024 with a massive YoY decline of 42 per cent.

The Comet EV came in at this with a domestic tally of 823 units in May 2025 as against 1,200 units during the corresponding period twelve months ago with a YoY de-growth of 31 per cent. Triple-digit growth pushed its MoM number past 330 per cent, indicating a possible recovery in demand. The ZS EV, meanwhile, dropped sharply in both YoY and MoM terms.

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Model	May 2025 Sales	May 2024 Sales	YoY
Windsor	3,939	0	0%
Hector	1,098	1,906	-42%
Comet	823	1,200	-31%
ZS EV	360	537	-33%
Astor	84	991	-92%
Gloster	0	135	-100%
Total	6,304	4,769	32%

The Astor registered a total of just 84 units as against 991 units in May 2024 with a YoY drop of 92 per cent while the Gloster did not record any sales. Back to the Windsor, the Pro variant now starts at Rs. 13.09 lakh under the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model where users pay Rs. 4.5 per kilometre for battery usage instead of owning it outright.

For those choosing the conventional route, the fully electric five-seater carries a price tag of Rs. 18.09 lakh (ex-showroom). The Windsor Pro features a larger 52.9 kWh battery, pushing its certified driving range to 449 km per charge – an upgrade over the standard Windsor’s 332 km figure. Output stands at 136 PS and 200 Nm of peak torque.

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The British brand is currently preparing to expand its India lineup with three new models currently in the pipeline. MG’s upcoming Cyberster electric sportscar and the M9 electric MPV are both set to be retailed through its premium MG Select dealerships once they hit the market in the coming months. Also on the way is the Majestor – positioned as a more premium iteration of the Gloster.

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