Renault also inaugurates its second new'R store- a
unique experiential urban car retail store in Chennai today
New Delhi : Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of the French
carmaker Renault Group, has commenced nationwide customer deliveries of the new
Renault Duster across India. The first delivery also coincides with brand’s
inauguration of new’R store on Mount Road in Chennai.
Making the occasion special the delivery was graced by Mr.
François Provost – Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group and Mr. Stephane
Deblaise – Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group in India, handed over the
keys of the first Duster to Dr. Arthanari Manickavasagam, a renowned doctor
based in Chennai.
The new’R store in Chennai is a 1S facility spread across
4,500 sq. ft., including a 3,000 sq. ft. display and customer interaction area.
The urban experiential outlet is designed to showcase up to 5 vehicles,
including a dedicated delivery bay, offering customers an immersive and
seamless brand experience. Chennai, which is also home to the first ever new’R
store created yet another milestone by delivering the first new Renault Duster.
Renault India continues to strengthen and transform its
retail footprint. Today’s inaugurated new’R store is the 2nd outlet
in Chennai, taking the total number of such stores in India to 11. The company
has outlined aggressive expansion plans for this format of urban car retail
outlet, targeting to have a total of 70 outlets across India this year. These
experiential urban retail stores are in addition to the existing robust network
of 350+ sales touch points across the country.
A pioneer of the mid-size SUV segment in India, the Duster
continues to generate strong customer interest. Renault India is reinforcing
its value proposition through customer-centric initiatives such as the Renault
Forever program, offering coverage of up to 7 years or 150,000 km. The
commencement of deliveries comes at a time when Renault India has recorded a
77% growth in sales in March 2026, driven by strong momentum from models such
as the new Kiger and Triber, alongside the introduction of the new Duster.