Launched last year and still no rival with comparable characteristics, accounted for the Dacia Duster Home Renault's Romanian subsidiary of a real passport to markets in Western Europe. The realization of a compact SUV has been a manufacturer for the kind of exams, a verification "tough" on a sensitive issue, that of a model that had its say in a large segment of the trend in recent years.
And judging by sales figures, Dacia seems to have hit the target. The Duster, we felt far and wide in recent weeks, is a product that does not hide its nature as a low cost car, but instead makes a virtue. Lacked certain "plus" of the more modern and some attention in terms of finishing, especially sport utility east bay to the concrete, to offer an attractive package for anyone else that the car does not pretend to rationality.
Reassuring, with no particular style head shots, close mechanical derivation Renault-Nissan, compact size and great practicality. This is the formula that has approached the public to Duster. In addition of course to his cost of purchasing and management, the real strength of the model Dacia.
Come and see us in detail. The Duster, like the other Dacia moreover, is certainly not noted for its particularly attractive lines. The purpose of the model home is not to excite the customer, but to reassure him with an aesthetic as much as possible reassuring. A stress has also recently decided to Laurens van den Acker, the designer who is orchestrating the "rebirth" of the Renault design, which for too many years had lost the plot.
The Dutch creative, which will give more liveliness to the future in France, continues to speak of "robustness" as a keyword for the design of Dacia models to come. This approach "essentialist" is also found inside, where the luxury of concessions there is not even a shadow. Everything is so efficient that it looks almost all resigned.
But the Duster was not whether she had had a different characterization. And above all, its price would certainly be higher. Further confirmation of the character "solid" in its approach Duster and ready to meet pragmatic needs, are the characteristics of its frame. That even in two-wheel drive proved to us it seemed really ready for anything.
The Duster, off-road, it's definitely more at ease than many other compact SUVs and medium. The underbody reinforced, the ground clearance of up to 210 mm, short overhangs (822 mm front, 820 rear) and the characteristic angles of 30 ° and 36 ° (attack and output respectively) say a lot about the possibilities that the car has on offroad trails.
Not to mention that the weight of the Duster positioned at the top of its segment with 1160 kg dry weight of 4 × 2 lighter than its counterpart of 1250 and 4 × 4. The front suspension has MacPherson architecture pseudo-triangular with arms taken from Logan and Sandero, and were reinforced for their use in road vehicles.
The rear of the 4 × 4 is a multi-link specifically developed for the Duster, while the 4 × 2 is equipped with a rear axle with H-profile and deformable geometry that also contributes scheduled to leave more space for luggage. The all-wheel drive model relies on a type system can be inserted to close branch Nissan, which has three modes of operation.
In Auto mode, torque distribution between front and rear wheels automatically depending on road conditions. This mode is designed to provide an ideal compromise between road holding and grip. Under normal conditions, torque is transmitted only to the front wheels, while in case of loss of traction, a part of the torque is transferred to the rear wheels via a coupling of electromagnetic origin Nissan.
In Lock mode, the driver locks electronically transmit 4 × 4. In this mode, the electronic engine management and braking is adapted for use on difficult off-road funds, such as mud, sand or earth. In 2WD mode Finally, the transmission is locked in two-wheel drive configuration, which of course helps reduce fuel consumption and hence CO2 emissions.
The Duster was available with a 1.6 110 PS petrol and two diesel 1.5 dCi, 90 or 110 hp, drives more than proven through use of numerous models on Renault-Nissan and above all cheaper to operate, robust and easy to maintain . The petrol unit delivers its maximum power at 5750 rpm and maximum torque of 148 Nm-to-3750 rpm, consuming 7.5 l/100 km in the front-wheel drive variant and 8.0 l/100 km on the entire .
The diesel delivers 90 bhp maximum power at 3,750 rpm and offers a 1750 rpm 200 Nm of torque. Its values of consumption and emissions amounted to 5.0 or 5.3 l/100 km and 130 or 139 g / km of CO2, depending on whether you choose the version 2, or 4 × 4 × 4. The unit delivers 110 bhp maximum power at 4000 rpm and offers 240 Nm at 1750, consuming 5.3 or 5.6 l/100 km of diesel fuel and emitting 139 or 145 g / km of CO2, still under traction system.
The Duster is equipped with the new 6-speed transmission TL8, particularly with the first report short (5.79 km / h per 1000 rpm) that allows you to advance at very low speed on rough terrain and improved start under load or with steep slopes. This simple, effective and economic, has been preferred to meet the expectations of customers Dacia Duster.
The transmission offers a TL8 performance optimized by the architecture of the exchange rate, use of a single group-transmission option which limits the number of gears and sprockets, and the use of a low viscosity lubricant that limits internal friction. The change has also reduced overall dimensions: the box and the return module are not taking away from the passenger side by side and preserve the interior space, while reducing the weight of the component.
The transmission finally, comes from TL4, used on many models Renault-Nissan. Thanks to its volume of industrial production, the cost of this change is particularly low. In the on-road driving, the Duster highlights a great dynamic behavior, combining good road-holding qualities of a high comfort.
The credit goes to the absorption capacity of the roughness given by the long travel suspension, which also show very well calibrated. Commendable for the large load capacity, perhaps even higher than its size set to leave after all portends, the Duster is led effortlessly, even for the generosity of its diesel engine, in our case, the 1.5 dCi 90 bhp .
Although a bit 'rough, four-cylinder diesel engine does its work even at low speeds: the threshold is reached the input of the turbo, there's always the pressure and Duster proves to have a "breath" more than enough for all situations on the road. The steering response was good, but the brakes still reactive under normal conditions, do not like the intense and prolonged stress.
His behavior "natural" tends to understeer, but the weight transfer to help keep "in line" the car, even when the pace becomes faster. The Duster, as we said before, knows a stunning first approach for his behavior off-road. The rear end, rather slight movements, helps a lot in the process of integration gradually losing grip.
The car turns in fast path and capable of great distances without light curve on the funds. The absorption capacity of the roughness is still good even out of the ribbon of asphalt and the traction of two-wheel drive is valid until we find ourselves on very slippery. Where it becomes essential version 4 × 4.
The steering is a little 'too' soft ', and in the more technical it is not fast during realignment. It must be said however that the command can guarantee good handling and provide a reasonable sensitivity to the pilot. Both on and off-road you will discover an ESP not at all intrusive, leaving to drive a car without strong corrections and putting in the hands of those who are driving most decisions on "where to put the wheels".
The Italian range of Dacia Duster is offered with price lists that start from € 11,900 required for the 1.6 110 bhp 4 × 2 standard equipment and come to € 18,000 for the 1.5 dCi 110 bhp 4 × 4 in preparation Laureate. The 90 bhp diesel is available at € 14,300, a figure that refers to version 4 × 2 Ambiance in progress (the 90 bhp 1.5 dCi 4 × 2 Laura that we tested is instead available to 15,500 €), while the range of 110 hp starts from € 16,000 of the 4 × 2 Laura.
Like solid chassis and efficient Value for money from first use features and content CAPC in load dynamic behavior Calibration suspensions do not like Stopping best finish was necessarily limited internal 
And judging by sales figures, Dacia seems to have hit the target. The Duster, we felt far and wide in recent weeks, is a product that does not hide its nature as a low cost car, but instead makes a virtue. Lacked certain "plus" of the more modern and some attention in terms of finishing, especially sport utility east bay to the concrete, to offer an attractive package for anyone else that the car does not pretend to rationality.
Reassuring, with no particular style head shots, close mechanical derivation Renault-Nissan, compact size and great practicality. This is the formula that has approached the public to Duster. In addition of course to his cost of purchasing and management, the real strength of the model Dacia.
Come and see us in detail. The Duster, like the other Dacia moreover, is certainly not noted for its particularly attractive lines. The purpose of the model home is not to excite the customer, but to reassure him with an aesthetic as much as possible reassuring. A stress has also recently decided to Laurens van den Acker, the designer who is orchestrating the "rebirth" of the Renault design, which for too many years had lost the plot.
The Dutch creative, which will give more liveliness to the future in France, continues to speak of "robustness" as a keyword for the design of Dacia models to come. This approach "essentialist" is also found inside, where the luxury of concessions there is not even a shadow. Everything is so efficient that it looks almost all resigned.
But the Duster was not whether she had had a different characterization. And above all, its price would certainly be higher. Further confirmation of the character "solid" in its approach Duster and ready to meet pragmatic needs, are the characteristics of its frame. That even in two-wheel drive proved to us it seemed really ready for anything.
The Duster, off-road, it's definitely more at ease than many other compact SUVs and medium. The underbody reinforced, the ground clearance of up to 210 mm, short overhangs (822 mm front, 820 rear) and the characteristic angles of 30 ° and 36 ° (attack and output respectively) say a lot about the possibilities that the car has on offroad trails.
Not to mention that the weight of the Duster positioned at the top of its segment with 1160 kg dry weight of 4 × 2 lighter than its counterpart of 1250 and 4 × 4. The front suspension has MacPherson architecture pseudo-triangular with arms taken from Logan and Sandero, and were reinforced for their use in road vehicles.
The rear of the 4 × 4 is a multi-link specifically developed for the Duster, while the 4 × 2 is equipped with a rear axle with H-profile and deformable geometry that also contributes scheduled to leave more space for luggage. The all-wheel drive model relies on a type system can be inserted to close branch Nissan, which has three modes of operation.
In Auto mode, torque distribution between front and rear wheels automatically depending on road conditions. This mode is designed to provide an ideal compromise between road holding and grip. Under normal conditions, torque is transmitted only to the front wheels, while in case of loss of traction, a part of the torque is transferred to the rear wheels via a coupling of electromagnetic origin Nissan.
In Lock mode, the driver locks electronically transmit 4 × 4. In this mode, the electronic engine management and braking is adapted for use on difficult off-road funds, such as mud, sand or earth. In 2WD mode Finally, the transmission is locked in two-wheel drive configuration, which of course helps reduce fuel consumption and hence CO2 emissions.
The Duster was available with a 1.6 110 PS petrol and two diesel 1.5 dCi, 90 or 110 hp, drives more than proven through use of numerous models on Renault-Nissan and above all cheaper to operate, robust and easy to maintain . The petrol unit delivers its maximum power at 5750 rpm and maximum torque of 148 Nm-to-3750 rpm, consuming 7.5 l/100 km in the front-wheel drive variant and 8.0 l/100 km on the entire .
The diesel delivers 90 bhp maximum power at 3,750 rpm and offers a 1750 rpm 200 Nm of torque. Its values of consumption and emissions amounted to 5.0 or 5.3 l/100 km and 130 or 139 g / km of CO2, depending on whether you choose the version 2, or 4 × 4 × 4. The unit delivers 110 bhp maximum power at 4000 rpm and offers 240 Nm at 1750, consuming 5.3 or 5.6 l/100 km of diesel fuel and emitting 139 or 145 g / km of CO2, still under traction system.
The Duster is equipped with the new 6-speed transmission TL8, particularly with the first report short (5.79 km / h per 1000 rpm) that allows you to advance at very low speed on rough terrain and improved start under load or with steep slopes. This simple, effective and economic, has been preferred to meet the expectations of customers Dacia Duster.
The transmission offers a TL8 performance optimized by the architecture of the exchange rate, use of a single group-transmission option which limits the number of gears and sprockets, and the use of a low viscosity lubricant that limits internal friction. The change has also reduced overall dimensions: the box and the return module are not taking away from the passenger side by side and preserve the interior space, while reducing the weight of the component.
The transmission finally, comes from TL4, used on many models Renault-Nissan. Thanks to its volume of industrial production, the cost of this change is particularly low. In the on-road driving, the Duster highlights a great dynamic behavior, combining good road-holding qualities of a high comfort.
The credit goes to the absorption capacity of the roughness given by the long travel suspension, which also show very well calibrated. Commendable for the large load capacity, perhaps even higher than its size set to leave after all portends, the Duster is led effortlessly, even for the generosity of its diesel engine, in our case, the 1.5 dCi 90 bhp .
Although a bit 'rough, four-cylinder diesel engine does its work even at low speeds: the threshold is reached the input of the turbo, there's always the pressure and Duster proves to have a "breath" more than enough for all situations on the road. The steering response was good, but the brakes still reactive under normal conditions, do not like the intense and prolonged stress.
His behavior "natural" tends to understeer, but the weight transfer to help keep "in line" the car, even when the pace becomes faster. The Duster, as we said before, knows a stunning first approach for his behavior off-road. The rear end, rather slight movements, helps a lot in the process of integration gradually losing grip.
The car turns in fast path and capable of great distances without light curve on the funds. The absorption capacity of the roughness is still good even out of the ribbon of asphalt and the traction of two-wheel drive is valid until we find ourselves on very slippery. Where it becomes essential version 4 × 4.
The steering is a little 'too' soft ', and in the more technical it is not fast during realignment. It must be said however that the command can guarantee good handling and provide a reasonable sensitivity to the pilot. Both on and off-road you will discover an ESP not at all intrusive, leaving to drive a car without strong corrections and putting in the hands of those who are driving most decisions on "where to put the wheels".
The Italian range of Dacia Duster is offered with price lists that start from € 11,900 required for the 1.6 110 bhp 4 × 2 standard equipment and come to € 18,000 for the 1.5 dCi 110 bhp 4 × 4 in preparation Laureate. The 90 bhp diesel is available at € 14,300, a figure that refers to version 4 × 2 Ambiance in progress (the 90 bhp 1.5 dCi 4 × 2 Laura that we tested is instead available to 15,500 €), while the range of 110 hp starts from € 16,000 of the 4 × 2 Laura.
Like solid chassis and efficient Value for money from first use features and content CAPC in load dynamic behavior Calibration suspensions do not like Stopping best finish was necessarily limited internal
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