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Dacia Duster is offered in [[Europe]], [[Turkey]], [[Algeria]] and [[Morocco]] from March 2010, with prices starting from €11,900 (or €10,500 in Romanian domestic market) for the two-wheel drive version, and from €13,900 (or €12,300 in Romanian domestic market) for the 4x4 version.<ref name="Press release"/><ref>[http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2010-geneva-auto-show-dacia-duster-17460.html 2010 Geneva Auto Show: Dacia Duster] at autoevolution.com</ref> From June 2010, the Duster will also be available in [[Ukraine]], [[Israel]], [[Jordan]], [[Syria]], [[Egypt]] and [[Lebanon]] and in some [[Africa]]n countries badged as a Renault, while in 2011, it will be sold in the [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Gulf States]].<ref>[http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Dacia-Duster-2010-first-official-photos/?content-block=1 Dacia Duster first official photos] at carmagazine.co.uk</ref> |
Dacia Duster is offered in [[Europe]], [[Turkey]], [[Algeria]], [[Egypt]] and [[Morocco]] from March 2010, with prices starting from €11,900 (or €10,500 in Romanian domestic market) for the two-wheel drive version, and from €13,900 (or €12,300 in Romanian domestic market) for the 4x4 version.<ref name="Press release"/><ref>[http://www.autoevolution.com/news/2010-geneva-auto-show-dacia-duster-17460.html 2010 Geneva Auto Show: Dacia Duster] at autoevolution.com</ref> From June 2010, the Duster will also be available in [[Ukraine]], [[Israel]], [[Jordan]], [[Syria]], [[Egypt]] and [[Lebanon]] and in some [[Africa]]n countries badged as a Renault, while in 2011, it will be sold in the [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf|Gulf States]].<ref>[http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Dacia-Duster-2010-first-official-photos/?content-block=1 Dacia Duster first official photos] at carmagazine.co.uk</ref> |
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In 2011, Renault will begin production of the Duster at its [[São José dos Pinhais|Curitiba]] plant in [[Brazil]] for distribution in Brazil, [[Argentina]], [[Mexico]] and [[Chile]], while at a later date, the Duster will go on to be manufactured at the [[Avtoframos]] plant in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]]. |
In 2011, Renault will begin production of the Duster at its [[São José dos Pinhais|Curitiba]] plant in [[Brazil]] for distribution in Brazil, [[Argentina]], [[Mexico]] and [[Chile]], while at a later date, the Duster will go on to be manufactured at the [[Avtoframos]] plant in [[Moscow]], [[Russia]]. |
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Revision as of 06:39, 8 June 2010
| Dacia Duster | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Dacia |
| Also called | Renault Duster |
| Production | 2010— |
| Assembly | Mioveni, Romania |
| Designer | Renault Design Central Europe |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact Crossover |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | FF layout / Four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Dacia B0 platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L Diesel I4 1.6 L I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,673 mm (105.2 in) |
| Length | 4,315 mm (169.9 in) |
| Width | 1,822 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,630–1,690 mm (64.2–66.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,160–1,294 kg (2,557–2,853 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | None |
The Dacia Duster is the first crossover SUV developed by the Romanian automaker Automobile Dacia. Officially revealed on 8 December 2009, it became available in Europe from 18 March 2010.[1]
Design
Based on the B0 platform, the Duster measures 4.31 metres (169.7 in) in length, 1.82 metres (71.7 in) in width and has 210 mm (8.3 in) of ground clearance. Its luggage space has a volume of up to 475 litres (16.8 cu ft), while with the rear benchseat folded and tipped forward, its carrying ability can exceed 1,600 litres (57 cu ft).
The Duster is offered with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The 4x4 variants make use of Nissan's all-wheel drive system[2] which allows the driver to choose from three different driving modes: Auto, in which the front/rear torque split is calculated automatically as a function of available grip, Lock, whereby 50 per cent of torque is consistently fed through the rear axle, and 4x2 where the transmission is locked into two-wheel drive for maximum fuel efficiency.
Safety
Dacia Duster features Bosch 8.1 ABS, as well as EBD electronic brakeforce distribution and EBA emergency brake assist. It also features ESC electronic stability control as an option on certain versions, as well as CSV understeer control and ASR traction control. This option also allows torque to be transferred away from a spinning wheel in 4x4 mode to improve traction when diagonal wheel spin occurs.[3]
On the passive safety front, Dacia Duster comes as standard with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point seat belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on version, two lateral head/thorax airbags are fitted in addition to the driver and passenger front airbags to provide additional protection in the case of side impact. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for the front seats (depending on version) complete Dacia Duster's retention system.[4]
Engines
| Name | Code | Displacement | Configuration | Power | Torque | Top speed | Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
Fuel economy (combined) | CO2 emissions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 16V 105 | K4M 690 | 1598 cc | I4 DOHC | 77 kW (105 PS)@5750 rpm | 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @3750 rpm | 164 km/h (102 mph) | 11.5 s | 7.5 l/100 km (38 mpg‑imp; 31 mpg‑US) | 177 g/km | Only available on 4X2 version |
| 1.6 16V 105 | K4M 606 | 1598 cc | I4 DOHC | 77 kW (105 PS)@5750 rpm | 148 N⋅m (109 lb⋅ft) @3750 rpm | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 12.8 s | 8 l/100 km (35 mpg‑imp; 29 mpg‑US) | 185 g/km | Only available on 4X4 version |
| 1.5 dCi 85 | K9K 796 | 1461 cc | Turbocharged Diesel I4 SOHC | 63 kW (86 PS)@4000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) @1900 rpm | 156 km/h (97 mph) | 13.9 s | 5.1 l/100 km (55 mpg‑imp; 46 mpg‑US) | 135 g/km | Only available on 4X2 version |
| 1.5 dCi 110 | K9K 896 | 1461 cc | Turbocharged Diesel I4 SOHC | 79 kW (107 PS)@4000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @1750 rpm | 171 km/h (106 mph) | 11.8 s | 5.3 l/100 km (53 mpg‑imp; 44 mpg‑US) | 139 g/km | Only available on 4X2 version Has DPF |
| 1.5 dCi 110 | K9K 898 | 1461 cc | Turbocharged Diesel I4 SOHC | 81 kW (110 PS)@4000 rpm | 240 N⋅m (177 lb⋅ft) @1750 rpm | 168 km/h (104 mph) | 12.5 s | 5.6 l/100 km (50 mpg‑imp; 42 mpg‑US) | 145 g/km | Only available on 4X4 version Has DPF |
Marketing and production
Dacia Duster is offered in Europe, Turkey, Algeria, Egypt and Morocco from March 2010, with prices starting from €11,900 (or €10,500 in Romanian domestic market) for the two-wheel drive version, and from €13,900 (or €12,300 in Romanian domestic market) for the 4x4 version.[3][5] From June 2010, the Duster will also be available in Ukraine, Israel, Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon and in some African countries badged as a Renault, while in 2011, it will be sold in the Gulf States.[6]
In 2011, Renault will begin production of the Duster at its Curitiba plant in Brazil for distribution in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile, while at a later date, the Duster will go on to be manufactured at the Avtoframos plant in Moscow, Russia.
It has also been confirmed that the Duster will be launched in the UK in 2012, relaunching the Dacia brand there. [7]
Racing
A competition version of the Duster fitted with a 350 hp (261 kW) V6 engine and driven by Alain Prost[8] took part in the 2009/2010 French ice racing championship Trophée Andros, finishing in second place[9].
In 2010, the Duster participated in the Rallye Aicha des Gazelles, being first in the crossover class. The two Dacia teams successfully finished the Rallye on board the Duster: Dounia and Isabelle (Team 315 - Dacia) were first in the general ranking, while Nathalie and Dorothée (Team 316 - Dacia) finished in 5th place (out of 8 teams competing in the class)[10].
Concept car
Renault Design Central Europe presented, at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, a concept car named Dacia Duster[11]
This concept vehicle (a SUV/sports coupe crossover ) addressed the needs of families, with a roomy cabin in a compact package and a large 470 L (124 US gal; 103 imp gal) trunk.[12] The car had a very efficient motor capable of emitting 139 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer and a fuel consumption of 5.3 L (1 US gal; 1 imp gal) per 100 km (62 mi).[12] The Dacia Duster was the first concept car entirely made by Dacia.[13] The Duster normally had four seats but can be converted into a two seat car, the passenger seat slides under the driver's seat and the right back seat slides under the left back seat freeing an extra room of 2,000 L (71 cu ft) ideal for a bicycle.[14]
The Duster concept car had a Dacia Logan 1.5 litre inline-4 engine equipped with Bosch Mono-Jetronic fuel injection producing 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 5400 rpm and 240 newton-metres (180 ft⋅lbf) at 2000 rpm of torque.[11] It was a front engined, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle based on the Nissan B platform.[11] It accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.6 seconds.[12] If the model had been produced, its initial price would have been around 15,000 euro (US$ 18,750).[15]
Former use of the name
Dacia Duster was also the name used to sell the ARO 10 on some markets, such as the United Kingdom.
References
- ^ "Dacia Launches its Off-Roader Dacia Duster at 2010 Geneva Motor Show". thenewsmarket.com. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ New Dacia Duster
- ^ a b "2010 Geneva Motor Show - Dacia Duster, the low-emission off-roader from 11,900 euros" (PDF). renault.com. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ Dacia Duster at netcarshow.com
- ^ 2010 Geneva Auto Show: Dacia Duster at autoevolution.com
- ^ Dacia Duster first official photos at carmagazine.co.uk
- ^ "Dacia confirmed for UK launch in 2012" (PDF). renault.com. 3 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ "A competition version of Dacia Duster to contest the 2009/2010 Trophée Andros in the hands of Alain". daciagroup.com. 17 November 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ "Alain Prost Drives Dacia Duster to Silver in the Trophee Andros". autoevolution.com. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
- ^ "Road test a success for Dacia". http://www.rallyeaichadesgazelles.com/. 28 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
{{cite web}}: External link in|work= - ^ a b c "Dacia Duster Concep". promotor.ro. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ a b c "Coupe sau maşină de familie? Dacia Duster, prezentată oficial la Geneva". antena3.ro (in Romanian). Antena 3. 2009-03-02. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ "Primele poze cu Dacia Duster" (in Romanian). banknews.ro. 2009-03-02. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ "Dacia Duster - crossover coupe concept în premieră la Salonul Auto de la Geneva". informatiiauto.ro (in Romanian). Informatii Auto. 2009-03-02. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ "Dacia Duster la Salonul auto de la Geneva". Promotor.ro (in Romanian). Promotor. 2009-03-03. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
External links
- Official Dacia website
- Forum Duster Romania
- Forum Duster in Spain
- Official website of Dacia in Spain
- Web Site About Duster in Russia
