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1,000,000 Dacia Dusters in Four Years

A lot of people used make fun of Dacia, but the Romanian manufacturer has proven that they actually can build cheap and reliable cars. Especially, when they start cooperating with Renault several years, ago. Now, when Duster reached 1 million sales worldwide in more than than 100 countries, nobody laughs.

“Duster is a truly global success story,” said Arnaud Deboeuf, the Renault Group’s Entry Programme Director.

“With Renault branding, it perfectly meets the demands of our international customers and is contributing to Renault’s expansion in emerging markets. At the same time, the Dacia-badged version sold in Europe and our Mediterranean Basin markets has succeeded in attracting a new clientele to the brand thanks to the styling and genuine all-terrain capability it delivers for an affordable price. Duster is definitely a model that is winning us new customers.”, he added.

The facelifted 2014 Dacia Duster now has a new engine, better equipment and improved material quality. The options list has grown a lot and more and more customers want it.

Duster’s five biggest markets

Market	Brand	Total sales since launch
Russia	Renault	151,633
France	Dacia	145,612
Brazil	Renault	117,303
India	Renault	85,974
Germany	Dacia	70,159

Source: Dacia

April 11, 2014

Renault Duster Detour Concept

Renault has announced Duster Detour Concept at the Johannesburg International Motor Show.

It boasts an increased ride height and wears a two-tone pearl yellow and matte grey paint complemented by tinted windows and black pillar masks. There are also widened wheel arches and a set of 18” bespoke alloy wheels fitted with all-terrain tires.

The custom front grille has a chrome Renault diamond logo and comes together with special headlamp clusters and daytime running lights. There are also “Duster” graphics while the back features a roof-mounted spoiler and black LED taillights.

Last, but not least is the double exhaust system and a new diffuser.

Boasting rugged good looks, loads of space (475 litres of boot space for starters) and real off-road capabilities, New Renault Duster is the perfect companion for active families.

Source: Renault

October 16, 2013

2014 Dacia Duster To Debut At Frankfurt Motor Show

2014 Dacia Duster will make its debut at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show. The vehicle has been upgraded for European left hand drive markets, but it keeps its design characteristics that made its success.

The new Duster will sport more emphatic 4×4 design cues. The front end for example has been refined and now includes redesigned grille. The latter is adorned by two chrome-plated strips and houses a new air intake and double-optic headlights with daytime running lights.

These upgrades additionally highlight the vehicle’s on-road muscular appearance and “go-anywhere” character. The overall result is that the new Dacia model has even stronger character while retaining its initial DNA.

On the other hand the SUV character of the car is strengthened by the new roof bars with slatted supports. Moreover, the 2014 Duster runs on new 16-inch “Dark Metal” alloy wheels which are coupled with Mud and Snow tyres.

Another new design element is visible at the back of the car and it is the new rear-lights. Their design is made to echo the styling cues of the front end, notably though the utilization of chrome. In addition, the chrome-plated tail pipe and the brand-new badging round out the entire exterior.

Source: Dacia

August 28, 2013

Renault Duster tuned by DC Design

DC Design has announced their tuning package for Renault’s compact SUV – Duster. Although, we know that the model is more famous with Dacia badge, actually the original is by Renault. The complete transformation costs just €4,940, which is very important, because Renault Duster is probably the cheapest compact SUV on the market.

The tuning package includes both interior and exterior upgrades.

The exterior boasts new LED headlights, new front bumper with fog lights, polished side steps, a complete matte black paint and special DC alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior features artificial leather, wood elements and complete multimedia infotainment system with screens all-over the place. The center console has been extended to the rear seats which has basically transformed the vehicle into a four-seater.

Source: DC Design via Idianautosblog

April 24, 2013

2013 Geneva Motor Show: Dacia Duster Adventure Edition

Dacia is currently exhibiting the new Duster Adventure Edition at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. The cross-over goes one step further in go-anywhere appeal, promising fun plus utility for drivers seeking to get away from it all.

The exterior boasts an original mix of great-outdoors features: roof bar-mounted spot lamps3, front and rear skidplates, black masks for rear lamp units, red arrows marking tow ring and jack locations, and side protection with Duster markings. Special decals proudly announce the vehicle’s adventurous intent.

There are also a special radiator grille with gloss black surround, wing mirror covers, 16” wheels, and tinted windows for protection against UV, breakage, glare and heat.

The interior features special upholstery featuring white overstitching, the compass motif and the Duster signature. The gloss black centre console mirrors the exterior design details, while the
air vent surrounds, steering wheel ring and door handles are in contrasting white.

The Duster Aventure limited edition is based on the Ambiance version, and is available in a choice of two colours: Glacier White and Pearl Black. It will hit the market in April 2013.

Source: Dacia

March 8, 2013

2013 Dacia Duster LPG for France

Renault has presented the ultra-effective Dacia Duster LPG. The 4×2 version is powered by a 1.6 liter 16 valve petrol with 105HP (77 kW).

The Ambiance and Laureate versions come with identical prices with their petrol-engined brothers – €13,350 and €14,350, respectively. In other words, you get way more economical vehicle with the same power and extras.

The LPG Duster emits just 146g of CO2/km compared with 167g/km when using petrol. Its combined-cycle fuel consumption is 9.2 litres/100km with LPG and 7.2 litres/100km with petrol. However, at less than €1/litre, the pump price of LPG makes it a significantly more economical solution compared with petrol.

As is the case with all LPG vehicles, the driver is free to choose between the LPG and petrol modes, and the switch between the two fuels is very simple. Running on LPG, Duster has a range of almost 1,000km on a full tank.

LPG/petrol versions of Duster come with Dacia’s usual three-year or 100,000km warranty. In 2012, Dacia vehicles represented more than half of total LPG sales in France. The 34-litre LPG tank replaces the spare wheel beneath the boot (tyre inflation kit supplied).

Order books for the LPG version opened across the French Dacia network on January 29, 2013.

Source: Renault

February 6, 2013

Dacia Duster No Limit Rally Car

Dacia has officially unveiled the Duster No Limit Rally Car, which will compete at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The vehicle is developed specially for this race and features some very interesting components. It is an exceptional, extremely powerful car. Duster No Limit was constructed by Tork Engineering and Renault Sport Technologies.

Dacia Duster No Limit complies with the specific regulations of the American competition’s Unlimited class which sets no upper limit on the size or power output of the engine. There is also no minimum weight and any tyres can be used. Furthermore, the transmission system or aerodynamics have no limits, too.

So, first of all, Duster No Limit is powered by the brutal 3.8 liter bi-turbo V6 from Nissan GT-R. Of course, it is highly tuned – 862PS (634 kW) and mated to a 6-speed sequential Sadev transmission.

The aerodynamics package for Duster No Limit includes massive rear wing, brutal extensions and a large front lip spoiler. Everything is developed in the wind tunnel for maximum performance.

The car will be driven by Jean-Philippe Dayraut, a three-time winner of the Trophée Andros.

“The Pikes Peak Hill Climb is the only event where you get to keep a monster like this in check while drifting at speeds of 200kph on a course which features a mix of asphalt and dirt,” commented Jean-Philippe Dayraut.

“I can’t think of any other form of motorsport where such cars are authorised.”, he finished

Dacia Duster No Limit Rally Car

PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL HILL CLIMB:

Location: Colorado (USA)

Course length: 20km

Start altitude: 2,860 metres

Finish altitude: 4,300 metres

Surface type: half-asphalt/half-dirt

Course record (‘Unlimited’ class): 10m 1.42s

Record established by Japan’s Tajima Nobuhiro (Suzuki) in 2007

Source: Dacia

May 27, 2011

Dacia Duster ESF

Dacia has released a new limited edition Duster, which is specially created for the maniacs of the wintersports. The limited edition Duster marks the extension of the Group’s 10-year partnership with the École de Ski Français (ESF).

The new version is based on Lauréate 4×4 version and is powered by the dCi 110 Euro5 engine, which develops 110HP.

However, not everyone can buy the new Duster ESF, because it is made exclusively for Ski instructors. Dacia Duster ESF is available only in Glacier White and the price tag is €18 990.

The special edition Duster is easy to recognise:

ESF badging
strengthened aluminium sump guard
transverse roof bars with ski rack (for four pairs of skis)

Dacia Duster ESF 644

Source: Dacia

April 6, 2011

Dacia shows Duster off-roader at Geneva

Today’s all-terrain vehicles are often synonymous with bulk, but Duster is an antidote to that idea. With a length of 4.31 metres and a width of 1.82 metres, Duster is very compact. Its Megane-size proportions ensure that it is as at home in built-up areas as it is off the beaten track. While it clearly belongs to the world of all-terrain vehicles, Dacia Duster displays attractive lines.

Duster is unmistakably a 4×4. From the front, it exudes an impression of toughness: the wide wheelarches, the imposing lines of the chrome grille and the sump guard clearly emphasise the 4×4 DNA of Duster. Seen from the side, the high ground clearance, clearly defined wheelarches and protective mouldings encourage the driver to tackle even the toughest roads and tracks. (more…)

March 2, 2010

Dacia Duster Crossover Concept unveiled at Geneva Motor Show

Duster – Dacia’s first concept crossover – is proud to be different. Seen from the driver’s side, it is visibly a sporting coupé, yet passengers entering from the other side will see it as an MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) with a traditionally opening front door and rear-hinged rear door which suggest plush travelling refinement. (more…)

March 4, 2009

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