Renault Duster: Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT vs Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
The Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,20,000 more than the Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 102% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionAuthentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT → Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹1,20,000
₹10,49,000 → ₹11,69,000
Features are worth
₹1,23,500
10 gained
Equipment covers
102%
of what the variant costs extra
Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,20,000 more than Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,23,500 — 102% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
We price the equipment that separates these two trims. The rest of the difference pays for things we don't itemise — materials, fit and finish, and the manufacturer's own margin. An upgrade that clears 100% is one where the equipment alone is worth what it costs.
*Ex-showroom, Delhi · Prices checked Oct 2026
Factory-only or fit it later
- Only from the factory
- ₹39,000 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹84,500 · 5 features
Of the equipment this variant adds, at our valuations. Which features count as fit-later is set per feature in the methodology.
Feature-by-feature valuation
10 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT | Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Rear Camera with Dynamic GuidelinesIntegrated rear parking camera with active steering trajectory lines. | No | Yes | +₹8,500 |
| Rear Defogger & Wiper/WasherEssential rainy season safety features for clear rear visibility. | No | Yes | +₹8,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Cruise ControlElectronic highway speed control for relaxed long-distance cruising. | No | Yes | +₹10,000 |
| Steering-Mounted ControlsAudio and phone controls on the steering wheel. Cruise control buttons are priced with cruise control. | No | Yes | +₹4,000 |
| Electrically Adjustable ORVMsWing mirrors adjust from a switch inside the cabin. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| 9-Inch Touchscreen InfotainmentMid-size touchscreen with smartphone mirroring, wired or wireless. | No | Yes | +₹30,000 |
| Wireless Android AutoThe factory touchscreen runs Android Auto without a cable — built into the head unit, or through a wired-to-wireless adapter the manufacturer supplies as standard. Most cars that have it pair Apple CarPlay wirelessly too, but this entry asks only about Android Auto. Wired-only Android Auto does not count. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| 17-Inch Alloy WheelsFactory 17-inch alloy wheels. The level above 16-inch alloys. | No | Yes | +₹38,000 |
| Connected LED Tail LampsEdge-to-edge LED lightbar spanning the tailgate, linking the two tail lamps. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Roof RailsLoad-bearing rails on the roof for a carrier or box. | No | Yes | +₹5,000 |
| Net feature value | 10 gained | ₹1,23,500 | |
Values are our own estimates of what each feature is worth on this segment of car, not manufacturer pricing. We only price equipment that differs between trims, so this column will not add up to the full price gap — the rest pays for materials, fit and finish, and margin. Every valuation and its reasoning is published here.
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Rear Camera with Dynamic Guidelinesadded
ours₹Rear Defogger & Wiper/Washeradded
ours₹Cruise Controladded
ours₹17-Inch Alloy Wheelsadded
ours₹Connected LED Tail Lampsadded
ours₹Steering-Mounted Controlsadded
ours₹Electrically Adjustable ORVMsadded
ours₹9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainmentadded
ours₹Roof Railsadded
ours₹Wireless Android Autoadded
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On our figures
₹1,23,500 of equipment against ₹1,20,000 — 102% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,39,416 more on the road than Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT, against ₹1,20,000 ex-showroom. ₹18,216 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,200, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹10,49,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,10,788
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹52,450
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹10,490
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹11,69,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,23,004
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹58,450
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹11,690
- Registration & FASTagOne-off RTO registration fee, HSRP plates and the FASTag tag
- ₹1,200
- Hypothecation & handling₹1,500 hypothecation endorsement and ₹400 miscellaneous — charged on the invoice whether or not the car is financed
- ₹1,900
Estimate. Road tax slabs checked September 2026; insurance premiums vary by insurer and dealer handling charges are not included.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Renault Duster Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT?
- ₹1,20,000 ex-showroom — Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹10,49,000 and Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹11,69,000.
- Is the Renault Duster Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT?
- Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,20,000 more than Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,23,500 — 102% of what you pay, so the equipment alone covers the price rise. If you want any of them, this is the trim to buy.
- What do you actually get on the Evolution 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT that the Authentic 1.0 Turbo Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 10 features, led by 17-Inch Alloy Wheels, 9-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment, Connected LED Tail Lamps. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.