Renault Duster: Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT vs Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT
The Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT costs ₹2,00,000 more than the Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT. The equipment it adds covers 55% of that on our values — pricey. Every feature is priced below.
Spotted something wrong? Report a correctionEvolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT → Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT
You pay extra
₹2,00,000
₹16,99,000 → ₹18,99,000
Features are worth
₹1,11,000
6 gained
Equipment covers
55%
of what the variant costs extra
Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT costs ₹2,00,000 more than Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT and brings only ₹1,11,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 55% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT is the better 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
- ₹98,000 · 4 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹13,000 · 2 features
Most of it — ₹98,000 of the ₹1,11,000 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
7 of 77 features differ between these trims.
| Feature | Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT | Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Dual-Pane Panoramic SunroofFull-length dual-pane panoramic glass roof whose front panel opens. | No | Yes | +₹55,000 |
| 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 | 6 gained | ₹1,11,000 | |
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₹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
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On our figures
₹1,11,000 of equipment against ₹2,00,000 — 55% of the variant
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On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT costs ₹2,32,360 more on the road than Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT, against ₹2,00,000 ex-showroom. ₹30,360 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹2,000, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT
hybrid · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,99,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for hybrid, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,76,958
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹84,950
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,990
- 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.
Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT
hybrid · automatic · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,99,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for hybrid, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,97,318
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹94,950
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,990
- 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 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT and Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT?
- ₹2,00,000 ex-showroom — Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT is ₹16,99,000 and Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT is ₹18,99,000.
- Is the Renault Duster Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT worth the extra money over the Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT?
- Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT costs ₹2,00,000 more than Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT and brings only ₹1,11,000 of equipment we can put a price on — about 55% of what you pay. Unless you specifically need something in the list below, Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT is the better buy.
- What do you actually get on the Techno 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT that the Evolution 1.8 Strong Hybrid AT doesn't have?
- 6 features, led by Dual-Pane Panoramic Sunroof, Full LED Headlamps with LED DRLs, Connected Car Technology. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.