Dacia announced
pricing and range details of the new Duster TCe 130 and TCe 150 petrol models
for the UK market. The latter is the most powerful engine ever to be used in a
Dacia. The engine in question is the new turbocharged 1.3-liter four-cylinder
unit developed by Renault-Nissan and Daimler, featuring a gasoline particulate
filter and new innovations such as “Bore Spray Coating”, which is applied on
the inside of the cylinder for better performance and engine response.
The TCe 130 version
produces 128 hp and 240 Nm of torque and is paired to a
six-speed manual gearbox, enabling the Dacia Duster to a 0-100 km/h in
11.1 seconds. CO2 emissions are rated at 137g/km while fuel economy is rated at
a combined 47 mpg UK combined per the latest WLTP standards.
The more powerful
TCe 150 produces 147 hp and 250 Nm of torque, dropping the
0-100 km/h time to 10.4 seconds. CO2 emissions remain the same with the TCe 130
model, at 137g/km, as does the combined fuel economy, at 47mpg UK. Customers in
the UK will be initially able to buy the new petrol versions of the Dacia
Duster in front-drive configuration, with an all-wheel drive option to become
available from mid-2019.
The new Dacia
Duster TCe 130 is available in two trim levels – Comfort and Prestige. Base
Comfort models come equipped with features such as 16-inch alloy wheels, rear
parking camera and sensors and a seven-inch infotainment system with Android
Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The range-topping
TCe 150 is available only in the Prestige trim level, featuring 17-inch alloy
wheels, multi-view camera, blind spot warning, climate control and keyless
entry. Prices for the new Dacia Duster TCe 130 start from £ 14,395, while the
TCe 150 is priced from £ 16,295. The first customer deliveries are expected to
start in the UK from March.
