The all-new Duster from Dacia is ready to pick up
where the previous generation left off after making its world premiere at the
2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Even though Dacia released a few images of the car a
couple of weeks back, Frankfurt marks the first time we've been able to catch a
glimpse of the crossover's interior, which has been fully redesigned and is now
more user friendly.
The exterior, as we noticed before, features more
muscular front and rear ends, making the car appear wider than it actually is.
There's also a higher belt line, new roof bars and prominent front and rear
skid plates. A new LED front light signature completes the new Duster's heavily
updated look.
Moving inside, it's completely new, with a
redesigned dashboard where the MediaNav display has been moved to the upper
part. The seats have also been entirely revised and upgraded for comfort and
support, while the materials have been improved as well. Dacia has also
increased the Duster's stowage capacity to 28.6 liters by adding new and more
clever stowage spaces.
A host of new equipment is also available on the new
Duster, starting with the Multi-view camera, Blind Spot Warning, Curtain
airbags, automatic air conditioning, hands-free card, keyless entry and
automatic headlights.
On and off the road, the all-new Duster is supposed
to deliver an improved 4WD experience. Aside from the previously mentioned
multi-view camera, the car also comes with Hill Descent Control and Hill Start
Assist, while the 4x4 monitor system incorporates a compass and notifies the
driver of the vehicle's angle in real time.
In terms of engines, there's a choice of two petrol
units: SCe 115 (2WD and 4WD) and TCe 125 (2WD and 4WD), both available with
manual gearboxes. There are also two diesel options: dCi 90 (2WD) and dCi 110
(2WD and 4WD), where the latter can be specified with an EDC automatic. Last
but not least, an LPG version of the SCe 115 unit is available as an option. Dacia's all-new Duster will go on sale in the UK
starting with mid-2018.
