Coming soon: 5 compact SUVs that will challenge the Renault Duster - Daily Bhaskar

New Delhi: Since its foray in the Indian auto market in 2005, Renault's journey in India has been marked by disappointing lows and exhillarating  highs. it did not quite create the stir it was hoping for. Its joint venture with Mahindra resulted in the Logan, a car that showed some promise before being facing all-round criticism and falling way behind in terms of demand. Other products from Renault's stable- Koleos, Fluence and Pulse- barely made an impact either. Nothing seemed to be working for the French auto major in India until the Duster came along Renault's bet on this compact SUV hit the target and proved to be the game changer for the company in India. Making the most of being perhaps the only option in a somewhat nascent segment when it first entered India, Duster saw brisk sales, and continues to do so. The competition to it came from such names as Premier Rio, which was much smaller and cheaper or the far more premium Skoda Yeti. Duster sat parallel with the Mahindra Scorpio in terms of the price it commanded, but that was just about where the comparison ended. Stylish, compact, powerful and maneuverable in cramped Indian streets, the Duster's solid, no-frills, aggressive exterior also made it appear every bit the SUV that it was and made quite an impact on the roads of India. Renault India delivered 19,000 Dusters in a period of just 5 months and continue to do so. However, with a slew of new vehicles in the segment lined-up for release in India, is Renault Duster's unbridled reign finally in for a challenge? Take a look at five compact SUVs that might emerge as serious contenders for buyers' attention against the Renault Duster. via Technology - Google News http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&usg=AFQjCNHZXhFaQkYRrgUeN6DwwuKvU0af3Q&url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/HW-coming-soon-5-compact-suvs-that-will-challenge-the-renault-duster-4291047-PHO.html?HF-6=

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