Dacia Duster
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| Manufacturer | Dacia |
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| Also called | Renault Duster |
| Production | 2010–present |
| Assembly | Mioveni, Romania São José dos Pinhais, Brazil Envigado, Colombia Moscow, Russia Chennai, India |
| Class | Compact crossover |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive /four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Dacia B0 platform |
| Engine | 1.6 L I4 (gas/Hi-Flex) 2.0 L I4 (gas/Hi-Flex) 1.5 L I4 dCi |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| 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) |
| Related | Dacia Logan Dacia Sandero Nissan Juke |
| Designer | Renault Design Central Europe |
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]
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[edit]Design
Based on the Nissan 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 rear-wheel drive is engaged automatically in case the front wheels loose grip, Lock, whereby 50 per cent of torque is consistently fed through the rear axle, and 2WD where the transmission is locked into front-wheel drive for maximum fuel efficiency.
[edit]Safety
Dacia Duster features Bosch 8.1 ABS, as well as EBD electronic brakeforce distribution and EBA emergency brake assist. It also features ESCelectronic 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]
[edit]Engines
| Name | Code | Capacity | 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) at 5750 rpm | 148 N·m (109 lb·ft) 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 version |
| 1.6 16VEthanol | K4M Hi-Flex | 1598 cc | I4 DOHC | 84 kW (114 PS) at 5750 rpm | 152 N·m (112 lb·ft) 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 on 4X2 version |
| 1.6 16V 105 | K4M 606 | 1598 cc | I4 DOHC | 77 kW (105 PS) at 5750 rpm | 148 N·m (109 lb·ft) 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 version |
| 2.0 16V | F4R | 1998 cc | I4 DOHC | 99 kW (135 PS) at 5500 rpm | 195 N·m (144 lb·ft) at 3750 rpm | 177 km/h (110 mph) | 10.4 s | 7.8 l/100 km (36 mpg-imp; 30 mpg-US) | - | - |
| 2.0 16VEthanol | F4R Hi-Flex | 1998 cc | I4 DOHC | 104 kW (141 PS) at 5500 rpm | 205 N·m (151 lb·ft) at 3750 rpm | 180 km/h (110 mph) | 9.9 s | - | - | - |
| 1.5 dCi 85 | K9K 796 | 1461 cc | I4 SOHC TurboDiesel | 63 kW (86 PS) at 4000 rpm | 200 N·m (148 lb·ft) 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 on 4X2 version |
| 1.5 dCi 110 | K9K 896 | 1461 cc | I4 SOHC Turbo Diesel | 79 kW (107 PS) at 4000 rpm | 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) 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 on 4X2 version Has DPF |
| 1.5 dCi 110 | K9K 898 | 1461 cc | I4 SOHC Turbo Diesel | 81 kW (110 PS) at 4000 rpm | 240 N·m (177 lb·ft) 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 on 4X4 version Has DPF |
[edit]Marketing and production
Dacia Duster is offered in Europe, 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 Romanian domestic market) for the 4x4 version.[3][5] From June 2010, the Duster is also available in Ukraine, Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon and in some African countries badged as a Renault, while in 2011, it will be sold in the Persian Gulf States.[6]
In June 2011, Renault revealed the Duster in South America at the Buenos Aires Motor Show.[7] It will be produced at its Curitiba plant in Brazil for distribution 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 of 2011.[8] At a later date, the Duster will go on to be manufactured at the Avtoframos plant in Moscow, Russia with about 80,000 annual quantities, being available since March 1, 2012 with prices starting from about $14,400.[9]
It has also been confirmed that the Duster will be released in the UK in 2012, relaunching the Dacia brand there.[10] Duster has been launched in India, on July 4, 2012 under the brand Renault with prices starting from about Rs 7.19 lakh. It has been launched with one Petrol and two Diesel options. [11]
[edit]Racing
A competition version of the Duster fitted with a 350 hp (261 kW) V6 engine and driven by Alain Prost[12] took part in the 2009/2010 French ice racingchampionship Trophée Andros, finishing in second place.[13]
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).[14]
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' will be 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 is tuned by Tork Engineering, Sodemo and Renaultsport and will be driven by three-time Trophee Andros winner Jean-Phillipe Dayraut.[15]
[edit]Concept car
Renault Design Central Europe presented, at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, a concept car named Dacia Duster[16]
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.[17] The car had a very efficient motor capable of emitting 139 grams of carbon dioxide per kilometer and a fuel consumption of 5.3L/100 km (44.38MPG US, 53.3MPG Imperial).[17] The Dacia Duster was the first concept car entirely made by Dacia.[18] The Duster normally has 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.[19]
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.[16] It was a front engined, two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive vehicle based on theNissan B platform.[16] It accelerated from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.6 seconds.[17] If the model had been produced, its initial price would have been around 15,000 euro (US$ 18,750).[20]
[edit]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.[21]
[edit]References
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- ^ "New Dacia Duster". Carscoop.blogspot.com. 2009-12-08. Retrieved 2011-08-10.
- ^ a b "2010 Geneva Motor Show - Dacia Duster, the low-emission off-roader from 11,900 euros". Renault.com. 2010-03-02. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
- ^ "Dacia Duster (2011)". NetCarShow.com. Retrieved 2009-12-08.
- ^ "2010 Geneva Auto Show: Dacia Duster". Autoevolution.com. 2010-03-02.
- ^ "Dacia Duster (2010) first official photos". CarMagazine.co.uk. 2008-12-08.
- ^ "Nuevo Renault Duster". 16valvulas.com.ar. 2011-06-16. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ^ "Renault Duster". Renault.com. Retrieved 2011-07-12.
- ^ "Renault объявила цены на кроссовер Duster в России Читайте далее" (in Russian). ВЕДОМОСТИ. 2011-09-12. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ^ "Dacia confirmed for UK launch in 2012". Renault.com. 2010-03-03. Retrieved 2010-03-03.
- ^ "Renault launches Duster at Rs 7.19 lakh". Hindu Business Line. 2012-07-04. Retrieved 2012-07-04.
- ^ "A competition version of Dacia Duster to contest the 2009/2010 Trophée Andros in the hands of Alain". DaciaGroup.com. 2009-11-17. Retrieved 2009-12-09.
- ^ "Alain Prost Drives Dacia Duster to Silver in the Trophee Andros". Autoevolution.com. 2010-02-02. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
- ^ "Road test a success for Dacia". RallyeAichaDesGazelles.com. 2010-03-28. Retrieved 2010-03-28.
- ^ "Dacia Duster Pikes Peak racer revealed". TopGear.com. 2011-05-27. Retrieved 2011-05-27.
- ^ 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" (in Romanian). Antena3.ro. 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" (in Romanian). InformatiiAuto.ro. 2009-03-02. Retrieved 2009-03-03.
- ^ "Dacia Duster la Salonul auto de la Geneva" (in Romanian). ProMotor.ro. 2009-03-03.[dead link]
- ^ "DACIA Duster 1.6 4x4 16v road test, review, test drive". Autoevolution.com. 2010-06-24. Retrieved 2010-11-06.
