In 2022 Dacia Duster was the best-selling SUV in Europe, all segments together, to individuals. This shows how important the renewal of this model is for the Romanian brand. If the dimensions of this 3rd generation have hardly changed, then the new look is surprising, with real developments. With his lattice stretched across Duster 2024 imposes. In addition, it will be recognizable by the illuminated “Y” sign on both the front and the back. It also appears in the cabin, especially on the air vents and in the door structure. With the new central screen of 10.1 inches, ergonomics was particularly attentive oriented 10° to the driver. It also hides a redesigned multimedia system.

Small gasoline, hybrid and gas 4X4

The feeling of space on board is very present, so much so that In the back, 3 adults will fit quite well, even on the central seat. The volume of the trunk increases by 6% and is 472 liters in the 4×2 version. The new Duster is based on the same platform as the Jogger station wagon (CMF-B). So that means it is now available as a 140 hp hybrid. According to Dacia, every third Duster is sold with LPG. Therefore, this 3rd generation will always be available with the 100 hp Eco-G version. Finally, a new 1.2 TCe 3-cylinder engine with a mild hybrid appears in the engine range.

The latter will allow you to select for All-wheel drive 4×4. In addition, Dacia has further improved the 4×4 capabilities of this Duster, which are already impressive in the off-road “non-expert” field. In the 4×4 version, the intersection angles are improved and gets 5 driving modes : Auto, Snow, Mud/Sand, Off-road and Eco.

A global Renault-branded Duster is coming soon

It will be produced at the Romanian plant in Mioveni and will hit the market next spring with a base price of less than €20,000. But at the same time, another Duster will appear: Renault Duster. Intended for international markets (the Dacia brand is unknown outside of Europe), it will produced at the Turkish factory in Bursa. Renault intends to make it a global model to finally hope to catch up with exports after ending its operations in Russia, which was previously its second market after Europe. Renault targets 80 countries, led by 5 key markets: Brazil, India, South Korea, Morocco and Turkey, where it also hopes to become the leader by 2027 (it is currently second behind Fiat). The future Renault Duster should be, like the current one, modeled point by point on his colleague Daciaprobably with some technical and equipment.

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