Renault Duster: Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT vs Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT
The Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,80,000 more than the Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT. The equipment it adds covers 107% of that on our values — worth it. Every feature is priced below.
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You pay extra
₹1,80,000
₹16,69,000 → ₹18,49,000
Features are worth
₹1,93,000
10 gained
Equipment covers
107%
of what the variant costs extra
Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,80,000 more than Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,93,000 — 107% 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
- ₹1,77,000 · 8 features
- Could be fitted later
- ₹16,000 · 2 features
Most of it — ₹1,77,000 of the ₹1,93,000 this variant adds — is equipment that only comes from the factory, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite and Front Ventilated Seats. 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 | Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT | Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety & driver assistance | |||
| Surround View CameraCameras around the car stitched into a bird's-eye view on the screen. A 540-degree system, which adds a view of the ground under the car, earns the same credit. | No | Yes | +₹25,000 |
| Level 2 ADAS SuiteAutonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go. | No | Yes | +₹75,000 |
| Rain-Sensing WipersWipers that start and change speed by themselves when rain hits the screen. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Hill Descent ControlHolds a steady crawling speed down a steep slope without the brake pedal. | No | Yes | +₹6,000 |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Front Ventilated Seats3-stage cooling air circulation for front seats, vital for Indian summers. | No | Yes | +₹28,000 |
| Leatherette UpholsterySynthetic leather seat and trim finish in place of fabric. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering WheelLeather or leatherette covering on the steering wheel, and usually the gear lever too, rather than plastic. A wrapped gear knob on its own does not count. | No | Yes | +₹4,000 |
| Powered Co-Driver SeatMotorised adjustment for the front passenger seat. | No | Yes | +₹18,000 |
| Powered Driver Seat (4- or 6-Way)Driver's seat with powered slide and recline (and, on a 6-way seat, height), but fewer than the eight powered adjustments of the level above. | No | Yes | +₹12,000 |
| Powertrain & drive modes | |||
| Multiple Drive ModesSelectable drive modes such as Eco, City and Sport, without terrain traction modes. The tier below drive and traction modes. | No | Yes | +₹7,000 |
| Net feature value | 10 gained | ₹1,93,000 | |
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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On our figures
₹1,93,000 of equipment against ₹1,80,000 — 107% of the variant
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Techno+ to Iconic on all 2 powertrains
Renault sells this upgrade on 2 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 1.3 Turbo · Petrol manual (₹1,70,000) and dearest on the Petrol DCT (₹1,80,000).
| Powertrain | Costs more | Equipment worth | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 Turbo · Petrol manual | ₹1,70,000 | ₹1,12,000 | 65%Fair upgrade |
| Petrol DCT (this page) | ₹1,80,000 | ₹1,93,000 | 107%Worth it |
On-road price, side by side
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In Delhi, Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹2,09,124 more on the road than Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT, against ₹1,80,000 ex-showroom. ₹27,324 of that is road tax, insurance and charges that rise with the price. TCS adds ₹1,800, which you can claim back against income tax. The verdict above is measured against the ex-showroom difference.
Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT
petrol · dct · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹16,69,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,73,904
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹83,450
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹16,690
- 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.
Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT
petrol · dct · Delhi
- Ex-showroom price
- ₹18,49,000
- RTO road taxDelhi slab for petrol, ₹4,000 of state levies, plus a 0.18% cess charged on ex-showroom
- ₹1,92,228
- Insurance (comprehensive)1-yr own damage (zero dep) + 3-yr third party, incl. GST
- ₹92,450
- TCS1% above ₹10 L ex-showroom — adjustable against income tax
- ₹18,490
- 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.
Common questions
- What is the price difference between the Renault Duster Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT and Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT?
- ₹1,80,000 ex-showroom — Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹16,69,000 and Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT is ₹18,49,000.
- Is the Renault Duster Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT worth the extra money over the Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT?
- Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT costs ₹1,80,000 more than Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT and brings 10 features we value at ₹1,93,000 — 107% 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 Iconic 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT that the Techno+ 1.3 Turbo Petrol DCT doesn't have?
- 10 features, led by Level 2 ADAS Suite, Front Ventilated Seats, Surround View Camera. The full list with our rupee valuation for each is in the table above.