The new-gen Dacia
Duster is now available with the Blue dCi 115 diesel engine, coupled to
all-wheel drive, in the United Kingdom. Rated at 115 PS and
260 Nm of torque, the 1.5-liter diesel engine is mated to a manual
transmission and can be ordered in three trim levels, called Essential, Comfort
and Prestige.
The 2019 Duster
Essential Blue dCi 115 4×4 starts at £ 15,695 and comes with
standard manual air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth, multi-function steering
wheel, body-colored bumpers and 16-inch ‘Fidji’ steel wheels.
With an MSRP of
£17,395, the Comfort grade adds more equipment, including
rear parking sensors, reversing camera, heated and electrically adjustable side
mirrors, and 16-inch ‘Cyclade’ alloy wheels. The MediaNav infotainment system
with 7-inch display, sat-nav, USB and AUX ports, 7-function on-board computer,
leather-wrapped steering wheel, graphite cloth upholstery and front-seat
armrest are all standard.
Finally, the Duster
Prestige Blue dCi 4×4 can be had from £ 18,695, and comes with
standard 17-inch ‘Diamond-cut’ alloy wheels, multi-view camera, Blind Spot
Warning, keyless entry and climate control.
Regardless of the
chosen variant, all four-wheel drive Dacia Duster models have a standard 4×4
monitor that shows the car’s angle in real-time, and incorporates a compass.
Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist, along with approach and departure
angles of 30 and 33 degrees, respectively, and a 210 mm ground
clearance improve the vehicle’s off-road capability.