*Manufacturer’s On The Road Price of £8,995 for a Dacia Duster Access 1.6 16v 105 4x2. Model shown is a Dacia Duster Access 1.6 16v 105 4x2.
Practicality and functionality are at the core of Duster’s clever design. It can carry up to 5 people and has up
to 475 litres of boot space* to house their luggage. With the back seat folded down, the Duster’s load capacity jumps
to 1,636 litres**. Useful? Thought so.
*475l on 4x2 versions, 408l on 4x4 versions
**1,636l
on 4x2 versions, 1,604l on 4x4 versions
With Dacia, affordable doesn’t have to mean unattractive. That’s why Dacia Duster is blessed with rugged good looks. Its muscular design, including extended wheel arches and a raised ride height, makes Duster every inch a robust and protective off-roader. Yet its imposing chrome front grille and double-optic headlamps are graceful around town. In top-of-the range Lauréate trim, standard 16" alloy wheels, satin chrome roof bars, side sills and front and rear scuff plates give Duster effortless SUV style.
Duster’s beauty is more than skin deep, though. From its intelligent 3-mode all-wheel drive system* to its elegant chrome instrument surrounds, Duster combines brains with beauty. For ultimate luxury, Lauréate versions come equipped with piano black interior detailing, chrome air vent surrounds and air conditioning as standard. Those seeking an added personal touch may choose from the extensive range of accessories, including body protection mouldings, chrome styling kits and interior armrests. Dacia Duster, how would you like yours?
(1) J.D. Power Customer Satisfaction Survey 2010, Germany
Beneath Duster’s rugged good looks lies a truly capable off-road car. 4x4 versions are equipped with the following features for optimum off-road performance:
Clearance Angles
High-ground clearance and wide “approach” and “departure”
angles, at the front and rear of the car, enable Duster to negotiate difficult obstacles over rugged ground. Its solid structure
is built to withstand the toughest terrain, yet Duster’s light weight (less than 1,300kg) and compact size make it agile
when conditions demand quick reactions.
Short First Gear Ratio:
The manual 6-speed gearbox also plays its part, with a short first gear ratio helping to maintain traction over rough ground. This also helps to maintain grip when starting on a slope, negotiation steep descents or accelerating under load, such as when towing.
The manual 6-speed gearbox also plays its part, with a short first gear ratio helping to maintain traction over rough ground. This also helps to maintain grip when starting on a slope, negotiation steep descents or accelerating under load, such as when towing.
3-mode 4x4 system:
Developed using Nissan’s experience and expertise in 4x4 technology,
a 3-mode 4x4 system enables Duster to adapt to changing driving conditions, making safer, more confident progress much easier.
Each mode has specific uses and advantages:
2WD Mode:
- Operation: Engine torque distributed to the front wheels.
- Conditions:
Road surfaces with good grip and motorways.
-Advantage: Best possible fuel consumption.
Automatic Mode:
- Operation: Automatic distribution of engine torque to all four wheels
to give best available grip.
- Conditions: All types of surface in all grip conditions, but particularly in slippery
conditions (rain, snow, ice, mud).
- Advantage: Best balance between roadholding and traction, in all grip conditions,
for maximum safety.
Lock Mode:
- Operation: Engine torque directed to all four wheels. Engine control and braking optimized for off-road usage.
- Conditions: Rough terrain and off-road tracks at low speed (< 50 mph).
-Advantage: Maximum off-road capability.
- Operation: Engine torque directed to all four wheels. Engine control and braking optimized for off-road usage.
- Conditions: Rough terrain and off-road tracks at low speed (< 50 mph).
-Advantage: Maximum off-road capability.
