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Duster
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South Africa Duster range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1451 kg
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Length
4343 mm
4662 mm
Width
2095 mm
1918 mm
Height
1661 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
-
Payload Capacity
499 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
-
Front Headroom
1007 mm
-
Rear Headroom
974 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
892 mm
-
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Penta Link rear suspension
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
96 kW
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Airbags
Front airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Fabric
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4-6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
range-specific
South Africa market model
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
flagship
Starting Price
549999
489999
Starting Price Zar
549999
489999
Spec
Duster
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster and Scorpio-N comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Duster 50 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Duster not separately scored vs Scorpio-N not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Scorpio-N leads by 5 points
Duster and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 70 pts for Duster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Duster may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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