The Dacia Duster (Renault Duster) will enter its
second generation with a redesign in September. Auto-moto has published new
renderings of the 2018 Dacia Duster (2018 Renault Duster) to compare its design
with that of the current model.
Redesigned headlamps and radiator grille inserts,
bigger and squarish tail lamps and restyled bumpers with fresh-look skid plates
are among the visible changes on the 2018 Dacia Duster. The all-around body
cladding adds virility to the exterior.
Inside, the new design 4-spoke steering wheel
is borrowed from the new Dacia Sandero. The AC vents have moved to the middle
section of the centre console, below the infotainment system display. The
dashboard, door panels, switchgear and HVAC controls also get a new look. Dacia
should improve the quality of materials and introduce new seat upholstery in
the Duster with the redesign. The infotainment system could get an upgrade to
support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The second-gen Dacia Duster will utilise the
B0/Logan platform. The low-cost platform is the key to the SUV’s aggressive
pricing. The redesigned Duster would not use many advanced powertrain
technologies, probably limiting itself to the 1.2-litre TCe unit. In India,
where the launch is not expected before 2019, the 1.5-litre H4K engine should
continue. Elsewhere, the 1.6-litre and 2.0-litre engines may soldier on. A
1.6-litre dCi diesel engine, a version of the Kadjar’s 1.6-litre dCi engine,
will replace the 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine overseas.
For its second generation, the Dacia Duster will
grow to measure around 4.4 metres in length.
However, it will not have the rumoured 7-seat version, Dacia global sales
director recently confirmed.
The 2018 Dacia Duster will debut at the 2017
Frankfurt Motor Show in September. Interested customers in first markets will
have to wait at least until January 2018 for its showroom launch. The UK launch
is expected in summer next year.
