Renault Duster Extreme Concept
Renault has unveiled Duster Extreme Concept at
the Sao Paulo Auto Show. The extreme off-roading concept vehicle
is developed by RDAL (Renault Design Latin America), the company’s design
centre based in Sao Paulo.
The Renault Duster Extreme Concept previews the
enhanced all-terrain capabilities of the Renault Duster when modified with
appropriate accessories. The
concept takes the highly praised Duster 2.0-litre AWD’s off-road attributes a
level higher with performance equipment and accessories, and distinguishes
itself with special materials and colours.
Outside, Duster Extreme Concept
features a grey bodywork and red accessories that remind of mountain rescue
vehicles, as well as off-road tyres, raised suspension, tow hook, fender
flares, a side rack with LED light bars, side stairs and roof rack with LED
light bars. The interior is finished in black and has red accents on various
elements, “EXTREME” lettering on the dashboard and “4WD” lettering on the
steering wheel.
Renault doesn’t mention changes to the engine in the
concept version. This means that its the 2.0-litre flex-fuel four-cylinder
engine that produces 143 hp at 5,750 rpm and 20.2 kgf-m of torque at
4,000 rpm running on petrol and 148 hp at 5,750 rpm and 20.9 kgf-m of
torque at 4,000 rpm running on ethanol. The production Duster 4×4 has a 6-speed manual
transmission.
