The third generation was presented for the first time last fall Dacia Duster already available for order at a price of 19,690 euros.

An important but sensible version

The 3D configurator available on the official Dacia website now allows us to find out what it is entry level version new Dacia Duster III called “Essential” and equipped with a 3-cylinder gasoline engine 100 horsepower ECO-Gwhich can also run on LPG and in conjunction with a six-speed manual gearbox.
In this basic version, the new Duster does not benefit from the stylistic “refinements” of higher versions, but focuses on the main thing, as the name implies. We find there black plastic shields raw, front and rear, door handles, mirrors and even black plastic roof rails. But the model stands out first of all for its own steel discs The 16-inch ‘Bangka’, painted in black, has a particularly simple look.
Standard paint is simple “White Glacier”but as an option you can choose one of the body colors ‘Slate Grey’ and ‘Lichen Khaki’ for an additional €600.

Dacia Duster Essential: standard equipment

Also inside the atmosphere is undressed, with a two-tone “Essential” fabric interior, as well as a classic instrument panel with arrows. In the center of the dashboard there is no frills or touch screen, but the smart case allowsplace your smartphone : in fact Duster Essential is equipped as standard Dacia Media Control system, USB connector, Bluetooth connection, as well as 4 speakers. It allows you to use your smartphone as an infotainment system with a addition well thought out.
However, there is an offer for the entry-level version of the Dacia Duster Essentialstandard equipment very useful such as manual air conditioning, automatic lights, reversing sensors, power exterior mirrors, 40/60 split folding rear seats, front, side and curtain airbags, height and depth adjustable steering wheel, or front power windows.
side technologieswe find speed sign reading, lane departure warning, lane keeping assistant, advanced emergency braking system (pedestrians, two-wheelers and intersections), driver attention monitoring, safe distance warning, SOS call system ( E- call), or even ESC, ABS and a hill start assist system.

Even if the prices of the new Dacia Duster have undergone a certain increase compared to the previous opus, this basic Essential version still allows you to take advantage of an interesting level of equipment for attractive price.