Dacia Duster, the third generation is coming. The SUV was born in 2010 and was updated in 2017 with the debut of the second generation. For the car manufacturer, this is a very important model, given that over 13 years more than 2.2 million units were produced.
The third generation of the SUV is completely new and also available for the first time. hybrid engine. Details about marketing in Italy have not yet been announced. The new model will continue to be offered in Essential, Expression, Extreme and Journey trim levels. We remind you that the current model starts from 17,750 euros.
Dacia Duster, 13 years of success awaiting the new 122 generation
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November 27
New Dacia Duster measure Length 4.34 m, width 1.81 m, height 1.66 m. The trunk has a capacity of 472 liters.. The new generation is based on CMF-B platform Renault group. For the new model, the automaker took inspiration from Bigster concept. The front end, in particular, is reminiscent of a concept car. At the front we see new Y-shaped headlights, a design that is also used in the rear light clusters. Overall, compared to the current model, the appearance has become more massive and muscular.
The side guards for the underbody and wheel arches, the front bumper triangles and the rear bumper apron are made from the new Starkle material, developed by Dacia engineers and the chemical company LyondellBasell.
As for the passenger compartment, Dacia claims that thanks to the new platform it has been able to offer passengers more space. The layout is classic, but behind the steering wheel there is a digital instrument panel with a 7-inch screen. One dominates the council 10.1-inch infotainment screen. Climate control is physical.
The Y-shaped theme of the headlamp units is also carried inside. This theme is found on the air vents, which have a Y painted on their surface (copper color on the Extreme trim), and on the door panels, where the Y develops around the armrests. In the center of the steering wheel, the brand logo replaces the Dacia name. The YouClip system will debut on the new Duster, which allows you to attach additional elements, such as stands for smartphones and tablets.
The big news of the third generation Dacia Duster is the presence of a hybrid engine. Duster HYBRID 140 It is equipped with a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 94 hp. in combination with two electric motors (49 hp engine and starter-generator). The power unit is powered by a 1.2 kWh battery. Everything is combined with the Multimode gearbox that the French group has developed for its hybrid models.
The new Dacia Duster line-up also includes Petrol engine TCe 130three-cylinder 1.2 engine with Mild Hybrid 48V turbocharger in 2WD and 4WD versions, as well as Bi-fuel engine ECO-G 100, liquefied petroleum gas with a total range of 1300 km thanks to two tanks with a total useful capacity of about 100 liters (50 liters of gasoline and 50 liters of liquefied petroleum gas).
The new Dacia Duster is also available. with 4×4 traction and Terrain Control system which can be controlled using 5 driving modes: “Auto”, “Snow”, “Mud/Sand”, “Off-Road” and “Eco”.
- AUTO: The system automatically controls torque between the front and rear axles based on traction and speed.
- SNOW: optimizes the trajectory on slippery roads thanks to special settings for the stabilization system and traction control.
- MUD/SAND: For riding on unstable surfaces such as muddy or sandy roads.
- OFF-ROAD: Provides the best off-road capabilities on challenging trails. In terms of performance, it is very similar to the 4×4 lock mode of the current Duster, automatically and optimally distributing torque between the front and rear wheels depending on detected traction conditions and vehicle speed.
- ECO: allows you to optimize fuel consumption by influencing the climate control and vehicle performance. Optimizes torque distribution between front and rear to limit fuel consumption while adapting to traction conditions.
All-wheel drive models have a ground clearance of 217mm and can expect approach and departure angles of 31 and 36 degrees.
Source: HD Motori
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