Skoda Kushaq vs Renault Duster - 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.

Factory-fitted air purifiers filter PM2.5 and bacteria from cabin air in real time. Here are all the cars under ₹20 lakh that offer one, and which variant to go for.

Skoda India is actively evaluating CNG for its 1.0-litre turbo models, the Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia, as fuel sentiment shifts and the brand looks to broaden its powertrain options on the back of strong recent growth.

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

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.

Prices, variants, complete specs and features of the Skoda Kushaq.

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

The MY 2026 Skoda Kushaq is offering the highest benefits.

Renault India has recently launched the Duster for the Indian market, and it has scored a five-star safety rating in the Bharat NCAP and it has scored 45 points for adult occupant protection and 30.49 points for child occupants.