The Dacia Duster is renewed and does so by focusing on a revised style and novelties on board. After almost 2 million units sold in 11 years of career, with the first generation of Duster launched in 2010, the Franco-Romanian SUV is presented in an updated version based on the model launched in 2017. The restyling has brought a series of targeted innovations, made to respond to customer requests, such as the new LED lights. Added to this is the presence of all-wheel drive proposed in combination with the 1.5 diesel engine, a combination that is practically impossible to find in the b / c SUV segment. There is also the LPG version and the possibility of mounting the automatic gearbox.
Dacia Duster restyling, style
Aesthetically, the main novelty comes from the front and rear LED light clusters which are characterized by the Y-shape luminous signature, the new grille, the alloy wheels and the rear spoiler. All CO2-related optimizations (new wheel and tire bearings, LED headlights), including the drag coefficient (SCx), allow a reduction of up to 5.8 g of CO2 in the four-wheel drive version and consequently lower consumption.
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Dacia Duster interior
Getting on board you are greeted by the revised steering wheel with many cruise control integrated, now backlit, and by the new 8-inch touch screen with integrated buttons. the multimedia system is enhanced with on-board navigation and Wi-Fi (wireless) connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The USB sockets are also increasing, now two at the front and two at the rear. The list of novelties also includes new upholstery and head restraints, raised center console, headlights with automatic ignition, blind spot sensor, parking assistance, rear view camera with maneuvering indications, 360-degree multiview and adaptive descent control in the 4-wheel version motor vehicles. The upholstery is 100% new and the fabrics and shape of the new headrests offer better ergonomics and support. Being thinner, the headrests allow rear seat passengers to have better visibility to the front and vice versa. The novelty is the introduction of a raised center console equipped with a large armrest sliding on 70 mm, which features a closed 1.1-liter storage compartment and two USB charging sockets for rear seat passengers, depending on the level of staging.
Engines
On the engine front, you can choose between the 115 horsepower 1.5 dCi diesel in 2 and 4-wheel drive versions with manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Moving on to petrol, the 1.0 Tce 90 horsepower two-wheel drive and six-speed manual transmission is available, the LPG Eco-G version with front-wheel drive and six-speed manual gearbox and the 1.3 Tce 150 horsepower 2wd at the top of the range. six-speed Edc automatic transmission. The outdoor spirit of the Duster is also found in the technical features and equipment: Ground clearance of 217 mm in the 2-wheel drive version and 214 mm in the 4-wheel drive version, 21 ° hump angle, 30 °, exit angle of 34 ° in the 4×2 version and 33 ° in the vers. 4×4. As for the equipment, the 4X4 Monitor is not lacking, available with the 4×4 version equipped with Media Display or Media Nav, capable of providing multiple information on the central display such as lateral inclinometer, pitch angle, compass and altimeter.
Dacia Duster Gpl
Dacia Duster Gpl is updated in the capacity of the cylinders, in the equipment and in the efficiency. The duration of the manufacturer’s warranty, the intervals between maintenance interventions and the luggage compartment capacity are the same as those of the petrol version. The LPG tank takes the place of the spare wheel, under the boot floor. In LPG mode, it emits on average 9.5% less CO2 than equivalent petrol engines. It also offers more than 1,235 kilometers of autonomy thanks to the two tanks which together boast approximately 100 liters of useful capacity: 50 liters of petrol and 50 liters of LPG (total capacity of 62 liters). The useful gas capacity has been increased by 16.2 liters compared to the previous generation of Duster LPG, with a consequent increase in range of over 250 kilometers. At the wheel, the transition from one carburetion to another is immediate and imperceptible. The new petrol-LPG switch can be activated manually by the driver at any time. Switching to petrol carburetion occurs automatically if the LPG tank is empty. The 3.5 ”TFT display of the on-board computer informs the driver of the fuel level of both tanks.