- The Brazilian-market Renault Duster has received mild upgrades for the 2026 MY.
- The SUV is based on the discontinued second generation of the Dacia Duster.
- It is available with 1.6 SCe and 1.3 TCe flex engines, exclusively in FWD form.
The Dacia Duster may have entered its third generation in 2024, but in Brazil, the second-gen model soldiers on disguised as a Renault. And it’s not going anywhere just yet. The popular small SUV has received a handful of updates for the 2026 model year, meaning it is not going to be discontinued from the South American market anytime soon.
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The second-generation Dacia Duster debuted back in 2017, though Brazilian production of its Renault-badged counterpart didn’t kick off until 2020. While the EU-spec model was refreshed in 2022, Brazil’s version took its time, only receiving its mid-cycle facelift in 2024. Even now, as markets like Turkey and South Africa welcome the next-gen Renault Duster, Brazil sticks with the outgoing model.
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Changes for the 2026 MY are limited to small details, such as the adoption of the shark fin antenna, a glossy black roof with a matching grille, and standard LED headlights across the lineup. The range-topping Iconic Plus trim, powered by the turbocharged 1.3-liter engine, gets a few extra visual upgrades, including glossy black 17-inch Tergan alloy wheels, Megalith Gray skid plates, and roof bars.
For those who want their Renault Duster to look even more adventure-ready—if not necessarily more capable—the optional Outsider Pack is still available. It tacks on extra lights mounted to the front bumper and additional side moldings. Inside, nothing has changed as the SUV sticks with an analog instrument cluster and an 8-inch infotainment display.
The Renault Duster is available in Brazil with the naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter SCe gasoline engine producing 118 hp (120 PS), or the more potent turbocharged 1.3-liter TCe flex-fuel engine which is good for 161 hp (163 PS) when running on ethanol. The former can be mated to a manual or a CVT, while the latter is exclusively available with the XTronic CVT automatic. Notably, all versions of the Brazilian-spec Duster models are FWD.
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The 2026 Renault Duster starts at R$132,990 ($22,900) and goes up to R$167,690 ($28,900), making it slightly pricier than the 2025 model. But if you think the second-gen Duster is old news, wait until you hear about the Renault Oroch.
This four-door pickup version of the first-generation Duster has been on the market since 2015, featuring a stretched wheelbase and a redesigned rear end to accommodate a cargo bed. It received a facelift in 2022, but underneath, it’s still very much a first-gen Duster with a different mission, one that apparently still has an audience in Brazil.
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