Renault Duster will be produced and sold in Turkey!

Renault announced its medium-term plans for 2027. The company, which will invest 400 million euros in its factory in Bursa, will produce four new models. One of these is the new generation Dacia Duster. The new Duster will be produced and sold under the Renault brand in Turkey. Additionally, a hybrid engine option will also be offered.

New Renault Duster Will Not Be Different From Dacia

The new Renault Duster will not differ in design from Dacia's new generation Duster. There will be Renault logos only on the front and rear. The new Duster will be available for sale in Turkey in the second half of 2024. There will also be a hybrid engine option. Dacia's new generation has two different options: mild hybrid and full hybrid. It is not yet clear which option Renault will offer.

What are the other models to be produced in Bursa?

Renault announced that three of the four new models it will produce in its factory in Bursa will be in SUV body type. One of these vehicles that will be in the B and C segments is the new Renault Duster. The other two models have not been announced yet. However, we had previously received news that Mitsubishi Colt, the twin of the new Clio, would also be produced in Bursa. The new Colt will not be sold in Turkey and will only be exported to other markets, including Europe.

How Will Renault Reduce Costs?

Renault aims to reduce production costs with its transformation plan called Reindustry. The company plans to reduce costs by 30 percent in internal combustion engine vehicles and 50 percent in electric vehicles. In this context, a new modular platform will be implemented in the factory in Bursa. This platform will be compatible with a wide range of powertrain technologies.

What Position Will Renault Take in the Electric Vehicle Market?

Renault continues to be assertive in the electric vehicle market. The company aims to offer more than 2025 electric models by 70. 15 of these will be fully electric. Additionally, the company announced that it is working on solid-state batteries and will start using these batteries in 2025. Solid-state batteries are batteries that offer higher energy density, faster charging time and longer life.

Renault plans to contribute to the transformation of the electric vehicle market in Turkey. A new generation hybrid engine will also be localized in Turkey by 2025. A hybrid engine option will also be offered with each new localized model. In 2027, electric vehicle sales in Turkey are aimed to reach 1/3 of total Renault sales.

Renault also aims to turn its factory in Bursa into a global export center for world countries. The company will export to more than 2027 countries by 50. A significant part of these exports will be the C SUV models of the future.