Renault Duster: Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT vs Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT
The Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,00,000 more than the Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT. The equipment it adds covers 126% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionEvolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT → Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT
You pay extra
₹1,00,000
₹12,99,000 → ₹13,99,000
Features are worth
₹1,26,000
8 gained
Equipment covers
126%
of what the variant costs extra
Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,00,000 more than Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹1,26,000 — 126% 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
- ₹1,10,000 · 5 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹16,000 · 3 features
Most of it — ₹1,10,000 of the ₹1,26,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof and Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs. If you want it, a dearer variant is the only way to get it.
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 | Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT | Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Day/Night Inside MirrorManually flipped anti-glare inside rear-view mirror. The tier below the auto-dimming mirror.Counted in Auto-Dimming Inside Mirror, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Auto-Dimming Inside MirrorInside mirror that darkens by itself against headlamp glare. The tier above the manual day/night mirror.Up from Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹3,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens. | No | Yes | +₹55,000 |
| Automatic Climate ControlSet a temperature and the car holds it, instead of manual fan and dial control. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button StartPassive proximity keyless unlocking and engine start/stop button.Up from Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two, not the full value. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Auto-Folding ORVMsWing mirrors fold in automatically when the car is locked. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Remote Central LockingCentral locking operated by a remote or flip key, rather than a key turned in the door.Counted in Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Start, which replaces it. | Yes | No | — |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Wireless Phone ChargerA Qi wireless charging pad built into the console. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Connected Car TechnologyEmbedded SIM giving remote lock, climate start, location and alerts from a phone app. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Exterior & wheels | |||
| Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsFull-LED headlamp units with integrated LED daytime running lights. | No | Yes | +₹24,000 |
| Net feature value | 8 gained | ₹1,26,000 | |
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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Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroofadded
ours₹Automatic Climate Controladded
ours₹Smart Keyless Entry & Push Button Startadded
replaces Remote Central Locking — the figure is the difference between the two
ours₹Wireless Phone Chargeradded
ours₹Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLsadded
ours₹Auto-Folding ORVMsadded
ours₹Connected Car Technologyadded
ours₹Auto-Dimming Inside Mirroradded
replaces Day/Night Inside Mirror — the figure is the difference between the two
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On our figures
₹1,26,000 of equipment against ₹1,00,000 — 126% of the variant
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Evolution to Adventure on all 3 powertrains
Renault sells this upgrade on 3 powertrains. The price gap and what it buys are not always the same, so here is each one, worked out the same way as this page. It is cheapest on the Petrol DCT (₹90,000) and dearest on the 1.0 Turbo · Petrol manual (₹1,30,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Turbo · Petrol manual | ₹1,30,000 | ₹1,26,000 | 96%Fair upgrade |
| 1.3 Turbo · Petrol manual (this page) | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,26,000 | 126%Worth it |
| Petrol DCT | ₹90,000 | ₹1,26,000 | 140%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,16,180 more on the road than Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT, against ₹1,00,000 ex-showroom. ₹15,180 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,000, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹12,99,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,36,238
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹64,950
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹12,990
- 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.
Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT
petrol · manual · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹13,99,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,46,418
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹69,950
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹13,990
- 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 Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT and Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT?
- ₹1,00,000 ex-showroom — Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹12,99,000 and Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT is ₹13,99,000.
- Is the Renault Duster Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT worth the extra money over the Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT?
- Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT costs ₹1,00,000 more than Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT and brings 8 features we value at ₹1,26,000 — 126% 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 Adventure 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT that the Evolution 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT doesn't have?
- 8 features, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, Automatic Climate Control. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.