DACIA-RENAULT

New Dacia Duster combines accessibility, comfort and off-road capability
The new Dacia Duster features a 100% new exterior design and a fully renovated interior. A perfect alliance between comfort and the all-terrain capabilities of a true SUV ... always with the same unbeatable price.With a completely redesigned exterior design, the New Duster displays a decisively sturdy style. The interior was thoroughly renovated and particular attention was paid to perceived quality. Equipped with new driving aids and new equipment, the Novo Duster proves to be an authentic SUV, versatile and comfortable for day-to-day life. Due to the legislation that taxes the vehicles in the national tolls, the date of commercialization is not yet defined, but the new Dacia Duster will be sold in Portugal and already with the technical changes, which will allow it to be taxed as Class 1 with Via Verde.

A 100% new design...The front of the New Duster has been redesigned to strengthen the character and robustness. The front grille has been extended to the headlamps which, in turn, extend to the ends of the front face, thus accentuating the perceived width of the bodywork. The Novo Duster adopts a new luminous signature, which includes LED daytime running lights divided into three segments. The hood, more horizontal and with protruding lines, gives it an even more robust image.The profile accentuates the SUV spirit. The New Duster features a higher body waistline that enhances the perceived sturdiness and protection. The more inclined windshield, whose base has advanced 100 mm, increases the volume impression inside. The new aluminum roof rails, so characteristic of SUVs, appear in the extension of the windshield and reinforce the feeling of dynamism of the body. The new 17-inch wheels give the Duster an even more impressive profile.In the rear, the Duster adopts the luminous signature of the Dacia formed by 4 red squares and the headlights were pushed towards the ends of the vehicle. The lower (front and rear) protections, with extended dimensions, enhance the spirit of evasion of the Novo Duster.

Fully redesigned, comfortable and of excellent quality
The refurbished dashboard is very distinctive of the SUV universe. The center console has a MediaNav Evolution screen, installed in a higher position (74 mm), making it even more accessible and readable (the distance between the eyes and the screen is the shortest on the market). When extending the console, highlight a new location for the handbrake lever, new stowage spaces and the 4X4 control.

The driving position offers extraordinary comfort, with the possibility of multiple adjustments. The steering wheel is adjustable in height (40 mm) and in depth (50 mm). The driver's seat now has armrest, lumbar adjustment and a new height adjustment mechanism of 60 mm (ie an improvement of + 20 mm). Seat length has been increased by 20 mm to provide better retention.The Novo Duster offers an even more careful interior thanks to the carefully selected materials. At the first glance, the interior reveals a picture of excellent quality: The dash panel is enhanced by a softer matt-looking surface, the door panels incorporate new handles and armrests in foam with a more comfortable coating. touch, new stitched 3D mesh upholstery combines comfort and modernity and the shorter gear lever integrates satinchrome inserts.The new Duster has 27.2 liters of storage space distributed in the passenger compartment, among them a new drawer under the passenger seat, with a capacity of 2.8 liters. The tailgate volume under the rear rack is: 445 dm3 VDA (478 liters) in the 4 × 2 version and 411 dm3 VDA (467 liters) in the 4 × 4 version. The maximum volume, with the rear seat folded, can reach 1478 dm3 VDA (1623 liters).

An authentic and comfortable SUV "on and off road"The Novo Duster integrates new equipment to facilitate all maneuvers, both in the city and on the most difficult rails.The new Duster has a new electric power steering, which adapts the level of assistance to the speed of the car, which allows better stability, especially on a motorway. This new system significantly filters steering reactions, particularly on off-road surfaces.The multi-chamber camera system (four chambers: one front, two side and one rear) allows the driver to better understand the environment around him. It activates automatically when the reverse gear is engaged. When you quickly engage a forward ratio, the camera changes angle. It can also be operated manually by pressing the «MVC» button on the command set. Simple to use, the navigation system screen displays the image taken by one camera at a time. The system is deactivated when the "MVC" button is pressed or as soon as the speed exceeds 20 km / h. The side chambers, positioned under the mirrors, allow direct visualization of the front wheels to know precisely the position of the vehicle on the ground.

The Hill Descent Control system allows you to control the descent speed on a heavily sloping ground. When working on the brakes, this system ensures excellent vehicle stability.Hill Start Assist and the descent control system make it easier to ride on rough terrain.For all-terrain enthusiasts, the 4 × 4 information display integrates a compass and displays the various angles of tilt in real time.Finally, the Novo Duster benefits from a hands-free card system that automatically activates the unlocking of the doors when the driver approaches and the respective lock when he moves away. It is not necessary to pick up the key to start the engine, thanks to the start / stop button.MediaNav Evolution, which integrates the Driving Eco2, has an eco-coaching function that allows the driver to optimize their driving style.

Vasco Reis, Portugal