The 2018 Renault Duster has started reaching the
Middle East markets and is now on sale in Lebanon and Egypt. Moving to its second generation,
the Renault Duster has improved on the design with a more solid front-end,
sportier profile and a more contemporary interior that is ergonomic. Its roots
still lie in Dacia, as it continues riding on the Logan/B0 platform.
Middle
East customers have two engine options: 115 hp 1.6-litre 16V petrol and 145 hp
2.0-litre 16V petrol. The 1.6-litre engine is paired with a manual transmission
(4x4 model)/a CVT (4x2 model). The 2.0-litre engine is available exclusively in
the 4x4 model with a standard automatic transmission.
C-shaped LED DRLs, 17-inch alloy wheels, passive
keyless entry, engine start-stop button, automatic climate control, leather
steering wheel and 7-inch Media Nav Evolution touchscreen infotainment system
with navigation are the equipment highlights of the 2018 Renault Duster.
The
new generation model comes with a variety of driver assistance systems and
safety features, such as Blind Spot Monitor, Around View Monitor (AVM), cruise
control, four airbags, ABS with EBD and BA and ISOFIX child seat attachment
points.
In Lebanon, the 2018 Renault Duster is priced from US$ 17,500. Prices in Egypt start at EGP 320,000. Renault says that it will bring the all-new Duster to Jordan in
August, then to GCC and Saudi Arabia in September and finally to Iraq later
this year. The company is expected to launch a locally manufactured and adapted
version in India sometime in 2019.
