Renault Bridger Sub 4M Electric SUV To Also Get A Turbo Petrol In 2027

The Bridger will be slotted below the Duster and will be a sub 4m SUV and would be expected to have the chunky styling seen on the concept.

By : Somnath Chatterjee | Updated at : 16 Apr 2026 04:47 PM (IST)

Renault Bridger Sub 4M Electric SUV To Also Get A Turbo Petrol In 2027 Renault Bridger Sub 4M Electric SUV To Also Get A Turbo Petrol In 2027

The turbo petrol engine on the Bridger will be made in India and localisation would be the key.

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Renault's Bridger, crucial for India, launches in 2027.
RGMP platform supports electric, CNG, hybrid, flex-fuel options.
Initial models feature 1.2L petrol engines; EV variant follows later.

Renault will launch the Bridger in India in 2027 and that car is very crucial for India with export aspirations too. The Bridger is based on the RGMP platform and this new platform is ready for electric, CNG, hybrid and flex fuel too.

What To Expect

The Bridger will come with a 1.2l naturally aspirated petrol and a 1.2l turbo petrol engine at first while an EV variant will come later being the first electric car from Renault India being a Tata Punch EV rival.

Renault Bridger Sub 4M Electric SUV To Also Get A Turbo Petrol In 2027

The platform is also India specific and also tailor made for products suited to the Indian market.

The Bridger will be slotted below the Duster and will be a sub 4m SUV and would be expected to have the chunky styling seen on the concept.

Renault Bridger Sub 4M Electric SUV To Also Get A Turbo Petrol In 2027

We can also expect a CNG variant on the same along with a Duster CNG too possibly. This new platform will also shift the Kiger and Triber into the new generation with new versions while the Bridger will be the starting point after the Duster, 2027.

The turbo petrol engine on the Bridger will be made in India and localisation would be the key.

It seems Renault is betting big on India and the Bridger is the key for that and the Duster derivatives too.

The Duster is the latest for now and will get a 7 seater version too while the Bridger is for next year.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the Renault Bridger be launched in India?

The Renault Bridger is expected to be launched in India in 2027. It is considered a crucial model for the Indian market with export potential.

What kind of powertrains will the Renault Bridger offer?

Initially, the Bridger will come with 1.2L naturally aspirated and turbo petrol engines. An electric variant is planned for a later release.

What is the platform underpinning the Renault Bridger?

The Bridger is based on the India-specific RGMP platform, designed for the Indian market and capable of supporting electric, CNG, hybrid, and flex-fuel powertrains.

Where will the Renault Bridger be positioned in Renault's lineup?

The Bridger will be a sub-4-meter SUV slotted below the Duster. It is expected to feature chunky styling similar to its concept version.

About the author Somnath Chatterjee

Somnath Chatterjee has been working as an automobile journalist for the better part of a decade and is still in love with four wheels. Prefers being behind the wheel of a new car rather than a keyboard. He contributes expert Auto articles and guides for ABP Live English.