The Dacia Duster is a compact sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced jointly by th

e French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2010. It i
s also marketed as the Renault Duster in certain markets, such as India, Iran, R
ussia, Mexico, South Africa and in South America.[4] It was officially launched
at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and is the third model based on the Logan platform
, after the Sandero.
In 2013, 30% of the Duster units sold worldwide were badged Dacia and 70% were s
old under the Renault marque.[citation needed] The Dacia Duster is the third bes
t selling SUV in the world
Design
The Duster was initially introduced in the ice racing version prepared for the A
ndros Trophy, presented for the first time on 17 November 2009.[5] The productio
n version was revealed to the media on 8 December 2009,[6] and was subsequently
launched at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2010.[7]
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 litr
es (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,[8] which allows the driver to choose fro
m three different driving modes: Auto, in which the rear-wheel drive is engaged
automatically in case the front wheels lose grip, Lock, whereby 50 per cent of t
orque is consistently fed through the rear axle, and 2WD where the transmission
is locked into front-wheel drive for maximum fuel efficiency.
Facelift
In September 2013, the facelifted Dacia Duster was presented at the Frankfurt Mo
tor Show. The exterior received important changes in the front with a new chrome
d grille and redesigned headlights, restyled roof bars, new 16-inch wheels and m
odest modifications in the rear. The interior was also renewed, with design and
features similar to those introduced the previous year on the new models in the
Dacia line-up.[9][10] A new TCe 125 1.2 liter direct-injection turbo engine was
introduced.[11]
Safety
Euro NCAP test results
Dacia Duster (2011)[12]
Test
Points %
Overall:
3 /5 stars
Adult occupant:
27
74%
Child occupant:
38
78%
Pedestrian:
10
28%
Safety assist: 2
29%
The Dacia Duster features Bosch 8.1 ABS, as well as electronic brakeforce distri
bution (EBD) and emergency brake assist (EBA). It also features electronic stabi
lity control (ESC) as an option on certain versions, as well as understeer contr
ol (CSV) and traction control (ASR). This option also allows torque to be transf
erred away from a spinning wheel in 4x4 mode to improve traction when diagonal w
heel spin occurs.[13]
On the passive safety front, the Dacia Duster comes as standard with two front a
irbags (depending on market) and three-point seat belts with load limiters for t
he front seats. Depending on version, two lateral head/thorax airbags are fitted
in addition to the driver and passenger front airbags to provide additional pro

tection in the case of side impact. The pyrotechnic pretensioners for the front
seats (depending on version) complete Dacia Duster's retention system.[14]
In 2011, the Duster was tested by the Euro NCAP, receiving a three-star rating.
It was awarded 27 points (74%) for the adult occupant protection, 38 points (78%
) for the child occupant protection, 10 points (28%) for the pedestrian protecti
on and two points (29%) for the safety assist features. In the latter category,
the rating was influenced by the lack of the speed limiter and the fact that the
electronic stability control is available only as an option.[12]
Engines
Name
Code
Capacity
Configuration Power Torque Top speed
Acceleration 0100 km/h
(062 mph)
Fuel economy (combined)
CO2 emissions Notes
1.2 TCe 125
H5Ft
1,197 cc
I4 DOHC Turbo 92 kW (125 PS) at 5250 r
pm
205 Nm (151 lbft) at 2000 rpm
175 km/h (109 mph)
10.4 s 6.3 l/10
0 km (45 mpg-imp; 37 mpg-US)
145 g/km
Introduced on 2014 facelift vers
ion
1.6 16V 105
K4M 690
1,598 cc
I4 DOHC
77 kW (105 PS) a
t 5750 rpm
148 Nm (109 lbft) at 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 ve
rsion
1.6 16V Ethanol
K4M Hi-Flex
1,598 cc
I4 DOHC
84 kW (1
14 PS) at 5750 rpm
152 Nm (112 lbft) at 3750 rpm
165 km/h (103 mph)
11.9 s 7.1 l/100 km (40 mpg-imp; 33 mpg-US)
165 g/km
Only available o
n 4X2 version
1.6 16V LPG
K4M Bi-fuel
1,598 cc
I4 DOHC
75 kW (102 PS) a
t 5750 rpm
144 Nm (106 lbft) at 3750 rpm
162 km/h (101 mph)
12.8 s
9.1 l/100 km (31 mpg-imp; 26 mpg-US)
146 g/km
Only available on 4X2 ve
rsion. Landi Renzo LPG equipement. On Euro 5 version, regular valve timing adjus
tments are not required.
1.6 16V 105
K4M 606
1,598 cc
I4 DOHC
77 kW (105 PS) a
t 5750 rpm
148 Nm (109 lbft) at 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 ve
rsion
2.0 16V
F4R
1,998 cc
I4 DOHC
99 kW (135 PS) at 5500 r
pm
195 Nm (144 lbft) at 3750 rpm
177 km/h (110 mph)
10.4 s 7.8 l/10
0 km (36 mpg-imp; 30 mpg-US)
2.0 16V Ethanol
F4R Hi-Flex
1,998 cc
I4 DOHC
104 kW (
141 PS) at 5500 rpm
205 Nm (151 lbft) at 3750 rpm
180 km/h (110 mph)
9.9 s 1.5 dCi 85
K9K 796
1,461 cc
I4 SOHC Turbo Diesel
63 kW (8
6 PS) at 4000 rpm
200 Nm (148 lbft) at 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 o
n 4X2 version
1.5 dCi 110
K9K 896
1,461 cc
I4 SOHC Turbo Diesel
79 kW (1
07 PS) at 4000 rpm
240 Nm (177 lbft) at 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 o
n 4X2 version
Has DPF
1.5 dCi 110
K9K 898
1,461 cc
I4 SOHC Turbo Diesel
81 kW (1
10 PS) at 4000 rpm
240 Nm (177 lbft) at 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 o
n 4X4 version
Has DPF
Marketing and production
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Rear view

Dacia Duster is offered in Europe (except the British Islands), Turkey, Algeria,
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 11,500 in Ro
manian domestic market) for the 4x4 version.[13][15] From June 2010, the Duster
is also available in Ukraine, Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon and in some Afric
an countries badged as a Renault, while in 2011, it is sold in the Persian Gulf
States.[16]
Renault Duster (Russia)
2013 Dacia Duster
In June 2011, Renault revealed the Duster in South America at the Buenos Aires M
otor Show.[17] It will be produced at its Curitiba plant in Brazil for distribut
ion in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile, and at the Sofasa plant in Colombia, to be
sold in Mexico and Ecuador with marketing planned to start in the last quarter o
f 2011.[18] At a later date, the Duster will go on to be manufactured at the Avt
oframos plant in Moscow, Russia with about 80,000 annual quantities, being avail
able since 1 March 2012 with prices starting from about $14,400.[19]
It has also been confirmed that the Duster will be released in the UK in 2012, r
elaunching the Dacia brand there.[20]
The Duster has been launched in India, on 4 July 2012 under the brand Renault wi
th prices starting from about Rs719,000. It has been launched with one Petrol an
d two Diesel options.[21] All the British and Irish right-hand drive Dacia Duste
rs are made in the Indian factory of Chennay.
Since 2011, the flexi-fuel (ethanol) version is available in several Western Eur
opean countries, while the Bi-Fuel (LPG) version is offered in Eastern Europe, I
taly, Germany, Spain and the Netherlands. As of January 2013, the Bi-Fuel versio
n is also available in France. The Bi-Fuel (LPG) version has proved to be very p
opular in Poland. As of 2014, the British Islands, Belgium and Luxembourg are th
e only Western European countries where the LPG version is not offered.
Russia
The Duster was introduced in Russia in 2012, as Renault Duster. Its off-road cap
abilities for the relatively modest price have made Duster very popular. Initial
strong demand has caused preorder waiting times of up to 18 months. In the firs
t half of 2013, Renault Duster sold 40710 units, making it the 4th best-selling
car model in Russia overall.[22]
India
Renault launched the Duster on 4 July 2012 in India, with various modifications
for the Indian market. The suspension and the underside of the car were strength
ened to increase the car's offroading suitability. The Duster is currently avail
able in ten different variants, out of which eight are diesel and two are petrol
. This version has some additional safety features as standard, including door w
arning lights, central locking and engine protective underguard. It also comes w
ith safety features like Anti-lock Brake System, Emergency Brake Assist, Electro
nic Brake-force Distribution, stability control module, two front air-bags and t
hree-point seatbelt tensioners features.
Renault Duster AWD
Renault India launched the All Wheel Drive (AWD) version of Duster at INR 11.89
lakh. Powering the new Duster AWD is the 1.5-litre diesel engine which produces
110bhp, and 248Nm of peak torque coupled to a six-speed manual transmission. Ren
ault claims a fuel efficiency of 19.72kmpl from this new entrant in the line-up.
The all-wheel drive feature of the SUV, can be controlled via a toggle switch,
that has three options to choose from two-wheel drive, automatic, and four-wheel
drive which can be manually locked.[23]
South Africa

Renault introduced the Duster in South Africa in October 2013.[24] It is importe

d from India, where it is also produced under the Dacia brand for other left-han
d traffic markets, namely the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyrpus and Malta.[25]
Colombia
It was introduced in 2012 as the Renault Duster, and has been the best selling S
UV in the country since then. It is assembled in the plant of SOFASA in Envigado
, in four versions:
1.6 Expression: It equips driver's airbag and front electric windows. It is
powered by a 1.6 16 valve, 110 PS engine. Also equips a 5-speed manual gearbox.
2.0 Dynamique: It equips two frontal airbags, rear electric windows, ABS, fo
glights, leather wheel, electric mirrors and a 6-speed manual gearbox. Also incl
udes GPS system and leather seats as optional.
2.0 AT: It has the same equipment as the Dynamique version. Equipes a 4-spee
d automatic gearbox.
2.0 Dynamique 4X4: It is equipped the same as the Dynamique version, but inc
ludes 4WD system and black background headlights.
The Duster is exported from Colombia mostly to countries as Mexico and Ecuador.
All versions are powered by a 16 valve, petrol engine. Also, since May 2014 it i
ncludes Media Nav system with GPS in Dynamique versions as optional.
Reception
British motoring journalist Jonny Smith took the Duster on a road test in Morocc
o for the Fifth Gear TV programme, describing it as "brilliant"; "I really like
this". He particularly praised its handling on poorly maintained mountain roads.
[26][27] Another drive test in Morocco was performed by James May for the Top Ge
ar magazine.[28]
The Dacia Duster was awarded the "Autobest 2011" prize by the members of the Aut
obest jury, coming from fifteen countries (Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Cy
prus, Macedonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, T
urkey, Ukraine and Malta). Ten members of the jury have designated the Duster as
the winner, after scoring in 13 criteria such as fuel consumption, versatility,
roominess or design. It outran the Renault Fluence, placed third.
The Dacia Duster was nominated among the finalists of the "2011 European Car of
the Year" award.[29][30] It received praise for being "a real bargain",[31] "a c
ompetent off-roader",[32] as well as "attractive" and "practical".[33]
The Dacia Duster was named the "Scottish Car of the Year 2012" at a ceremony hel
d in Glasgow on 14 October 2012.[34][35] It was also named "The Bargain of the Y
ear 2012" by the Top Gear magazine.[36][37]
In India, the Renault Duster received the "2013 Indian Car of the Year" award fr
om a jury comprising leading automotive magazines of the country.[38]
Motorsport
The Duster race car during the Andorra round of the Andros Trophy
A competition version of the Duster, fitted with a 350 hp (261 kW) V6 engine and
driven by Alain Prost, took part in the 20092010 edition of the French ice racin
g championship Andros Trophy,[39] finishing on the second place at the end of th
e season.[40]
In 2010, the Duster participated in the Rallye Aicha des Gazelles, being first i
n the crossover class. The two Dacia teams successfully finished the Rallye on b
oard the Duster: Dounia and Isabelle (Team 315 - Dacia) were first in the genera
l ranking, while Nathalie and Dorothe (Team 316 - Dacia) finished in 5th place (o

ut of 8 teams competing in the class).[41]

In 2011, Dacia announced that they would be racing the Duster in the "Unlimited
Class" of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The Dacia Duster 'No Limit' w
as powered by an 850 bhp version of the VR38DETT engine, used in the Nissan GT-R
, mated to a six-speed sequential transmission. The car was tuned by Tork Engine
ering, Sodemo and Renault Sport and was driven by three-time Trophe Andros winner
Jean-Phillipe Dayraut.[42]
In 2013, two Renault Duster prototypes took part in the Dakar Rally, which took
place in Peru, Argentina and Chile. They were powered by 3.5-litre V6 engines, d
eveloping over 300 hp (224 kW), and were driven by Emiliano Spataro and Jos Garca,
with Benjamin Lozada and Javier Mauricio as co-drivers.[43]
Concept cars
The Duster concept car at the Geneva Motor Show
Renault Design Central Europe presented, at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, a concep
t car named Dacia Duster.[44] This concept vehicle was a multi-purpose vehicle (
MPV) with rear-hinged-doors,[45] that addressed the needs of families, with a ro
omy cabin in a compact package and a large 470 l (124 US gal; 103 imp gal) trunk
.[46] The engine emission level was 139 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer an
d it had a fuel consumption of 5.3 l/100 km (44 mpg-US; 53 mpg-imp).[46] The Dac
ia Duster was the first concept car developed by Dacia,[47] in collaboration wit
h the Renault Design Technocentre.[44] The Duster normally has four seats but ca
n 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 r
oom of 2,000 l (71 cu ft) ideal for a bicycle.[48]
The Duster concept car had a 1.5-litre inline-four diesel engine, equipped with
Bosch Mono-Jetronic fuel injection producing 106 PS (78 kW; 105 hp) at 5400 rpm
and 240 newton metres (180 ftlbf) at 2000 rpm of torque.[44] It was a front-engin
e, two-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive vehicle, based on the Nissan B platform.[
44] It could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.6 seconds.[46] If the m
odel had been produced, its initial price would have been around 15,000 euro (US
$ 18,750).[45]
At the 2012 So Paulo Motor Show, Renault presented the DCross Concept, based on t
he production version of the Renault Duster.[49] It was designed by Renault Desi
gn Amrica Latina and was meant to "underline the robustness and all-terrains capa
bility of the Duster".[50] It featured a bright green and matte black paint sche
me, a raised ride height, roof racks and a spare tire atop, but no other details
were given.[49]
Romania has demonstrated a combat version of the Duster, complete with armoring,
a winch, and roof-mounted machine gun.[51]
In October 2014, a double cab pick-up show car called Duster Oroch was presented
by Renault at the So Paulo Motor Show. The concept car takes design clues from t
he DCross Concept, revealed at the previous edition of the event.[52]
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, during the 1980s and early 1990s.[53] It was offered in soft
-top roadster and 2-door estate variants.[54]
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