2018 Dacia Duster

Having made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the All-New Duster is now on sale in the ÚK.

Building on the success of the first generation, the All-New Duster has been improved and refined in almost every area but is as versatile as ever.

All-New Duster's ability to stray off the beaten track is expressed by the latest version's updated design. In keeping with the model's DNA, All-New Duster combines robust, muscular styling with a truly assertive personality. A totally revised interior features new technologies never before seen on the Dacia range.

Still the ÚK's most affordable SÚV, All-New Duster is priced from £9,995.

• Second generation Dacia Duster
• Únveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show, September 2017
• Brand new exterior styling- not one body panel is carried
over from the previous car
• Although visually more muscular, All-New Duster features
the same compact dimensions of the previous model
• The dashboard and interior have been totally revised
for enhanced comfort and quality
• Features new technologies and improved safety features
never before available on the Dacia range such as:
- Automatic headlights
- Keyless entry
- Climate control
- Multi-view camera
- Blind-spot warning
• Four trim levels across a ten version line-up, Access,
Essential, Comfort and Prestige
• One SCe engine and one dCi engine available at launch
• Two-wheel drive and 4x4 - still just as capable off-road
as the previous model, with new 4x4 functionality
• Three-year/60,000 miles warranty, plus a two-year paintwork
warranty and six years' anti-corrosion cover, as standard
• Still 'shockingly affordable' – priced from £9,995 on-the
-road – the ÚK's most affordable SÚV
• On sale in the ÚK now
• Dacia has sold more than 120,000 cars in the ÚK since
launching five years ago
• More than 5 million Dacias have been sold since Groupe
Renault reintroduced the brand in 2004
• In ancient Romanian, 'Dacia' meant 'home'
• Dacia is pronounced 'dat-cha' 2

Dacia's iconic model has been redesigned with all-new exterior styling to deliver a distinctly assertive and robust look. The All-New Duster has a bolder personality, both inside and out. The exterior features more pronounced lines to emphasise the car's forceful character while the interior has been totally redesigned for a comfortable, more user-friendly experience.

Equipped with new driving aids and new equipment, the All-New Duster is a genuine SÚV – both versatile and comfortable for everyday driving.

All-New Duster's ability to stray off the beaten track is also expressed in the latest version's updated design.

The exterior styling of All-New Duster is completely brand-new and not one body panel is carried over from the previous generation car. New 17-inch wheels with black wing arch trims give the car a more assertive personality with a more distinctive grille extending to the head lights, making the car look wider.

The model boasts a new lighting signature, including LED daytime running lights divided into three sections and Dacia's rear lighting signature – four red stacked squares – has been adapted for All-New Duster. The newly designed bonnet features sculpted crease lines that give the All-New Duster an even more rugged appearance. A larger, mass-coloured, scratch-resistant front skid plate reinforces Duster's adventurer credentials. A higher belt line adds to the impression of robustness and protection while the windscreen has been brought forward 100mm and is more steeply raked, which makes the cabin appear more spacious.



The seats have been completely redesigned with denser foam for improved comfort and support. The new seat design is more enveloping and provides enhanced lateral support when cornering and incorporates denser foam for improved durability and comfort. The front seat cushions are 20mm longer and the driver's seat comes with an armrest, lumbar adjustment and a new height-adjustment system which travels through 60 mm (compared with 40 mm previously). The rear seats feature three comma-type head rests for improved safety and driver visibility when there are no rear passengers.

Cabin noise has been halved by increasing the percentage of sound-absorbing surfaces in the cabin and engine compartment from 20 to 50 per cent, reducing noise thanks to improved sealants and plugs and using 0.35mm-thicker glass for the front windows. The car is now fitted with larger-diameter 165 mm bicone speakers for enhanced audio quality.

Storage capacity has been increased by 20 per cent to a total of 28.6 litres. The All-New Duster has the same boot capacity as its predecessor: 445 litres for the 2WD version and 411 litres for the 4WD version. The All-New Duster also comes with new electric power steering that reduces the effort required to turn the wheel by 35 percent, which is particularly useful when parking.

The All-New Duster also offers a range of equipment that has never previously been seen in the Dacia product range and which is eagerly awaited by the brand's customers. The list includes a multi-view camera, Blind Spot Warning, curtain airbags, climate control, keyless entry and automatic headlight activation.

On higher trim levels All-New Duster is now available with keyless entry – technology which has been tried and tested throughout Groupe Renault for several years. This userfriendly system automatically opens all the doors as the driver gets close to the car and provides remote locking (accompanied by audible confirmation) as they walk away. The driver does not need to take their key out to start the vehicle thanks to the new start/stop button.

Climate control is now available for the first time and the improved layout of the cabin features three rotary controls for this matching the three air vents located at the top of the dashboard.

The All-New Duster also comes with Blind Spot Warning. Four ultrasound sensors located on either side of the vehicle both front and rear detect any other vehicles, including motorcycles and trucks, coming from the rear or the side. A warning light flashes in the door mirror housing if any danger is detected and the new car is now safer thanks to its reinforced vehicle frame, new seat frames, full length curtain airbags and automatic headlight activation.



For off-road enthusiasts, the 4X4 monitor incorporates a compass and notifies the driver of the vehicle's angle in real time

The car features a multi-view camera which incorporates four cameras (one at the front, one on either side and one at the rear). The system allows the driver to view the area around the vehicle and manoeuvre in complete peace of mind when using the vehicle off road. It is also useful to help with parking and is activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged.

Source - Dacia