Renault Duster vs Honda Elevate - Which One Should You Buy

Mid-size SUVs have quietly eaten into compact SUVs' slice of the Indian passenger vehicle market, climbing to 18.2% share in Q1 FY27 from 12.4% two years ago, as buyers prioritise cabin space and features over size-driven tax savings.

Independence Day 2026 car offers bring top benefits of Rs 1.79 lakh from Honda, Rs 1.55 lakh from Maruti, Rs 1 lakh from Hyundai and Rs 3.35 lakh from Tata. Check the full list here before visiting a dealership.

Hybrid cars are gaining serious interest in India as more affordable options start appearing and real-world city mileage figures impress owners.

The Honda Elevate comes with the highest total offer.

Renault has launched the Duster Adventure Edition at ₹12.99 lakh, a cosmetic-only special variant offering Leh-inspired decals, panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone climate control, priced ₹50,000 below the comparable Techno trim. It rivals the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Nissan Tekton.

Unclear Government policies on blending goals and future fuel type availability has left many of us confused.

The Elevate facelift is expected to offer a strong hybrid powertrain

The Duster's most affordable automatic currently costs Rs 14.49 lakh.

Honda has been missing a sub-4 metre compact SUV after the WR-V.

The MY 2026 Skoda Kushaq is offering the highest benefits.