Next-Gen Renault Duster Pickup Truck Spied Testing: Niagara Steps Up the Versatility

Pickup trucks are rapidly gaining popularity for their blend of everyday convenience, cargo hauling capability, and rugged dependability. Following the success of the Duster Oroch, Renault is developing the next generation of its popular monocoque pickup, and the new Duster Pickup Truck Spied testing in South America confirms its imminent arrival. Likely to be named the Duster Niagara, this new model is based on the platform of the latest Duster SUV.

Design: A Longer, More Practical Duster

The new Duster-based pickup truck shares its design lineage with the latest Duster SUV, also known as the Renault Boreal in some markets. The front fascia, including the RENAULT badging, flat bonnet, and muscular fenders, is expected to be carried over directly from the SUV. The front and rear doors are also likely to be shared to optimize manufacturing efficiency.

The critical difference lies in the length. The Duster Pickup Truck Spied mule appears to be longer, featuring an extended wheelbase designed specifically to accommodate a truly usable load bed. Everything below the C-pillars is fully redesigned to create the truck structure, with the load bed being connected to the main body, typical of a monocoque pickup.

Pickup Truck Concept Details

Powertrain: Hybrid and AWD Potential

The Duster Pickup Truck Spied testing suggests the model will inherit its powertrain options from its SUV counterparts, the Duster and Boreal. The engine options are expected to be highly modern and fuel-efficient, catering to global trends.

The model is tipped to feature the 1.3L Turbo Petrol Flex Fuel engine option, offering both efficiency and performance. More importantly, it could also be offered with the 1.6L Full Hybrid Petrol engine. Given the pickup truck’s nature, it is highly likely to come with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system as standard, and potentially feature slightly more grunt than the SUV to handle heavier hauling and towing duties.

Launch Timeline and Market

The new Duster pickup truck is slated for a launch in South American markets, including Brazil and Argentina, sometime in the second half of 2026. This region has historically been receptive to the Duster Oroch, and the new model aims to build on that success. The continuous testing of fully camouflaged mules in the region confirms that development is proceeding at full speed.

Conclusion

The sighting of the new Duster Pickup Truck Spied testing generates excitement about the future of versatile, monocoque pickups. With its expected longer wheelbase, shared SUV design language, and the potential for a full-hybrid powertrain and AWD, the Duster Niagara promises a great combination of car-like comfort and truck-like utility.

Do you think a monocoque pickup like the Duster Niagara could find a successful market niche in India if Renault were to launch it here?

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