What Makes the New 2024 Dacia Duster the Ultimate Affordable and Versatile SUV
The Dacia Duster is one of the most popular and affordable SUVs in Europe. Now, the Romanian brand has unveiled the third generation of the Duster, which promises to be more modern, spacious, efficient, and versatile than ever before. Here are the main features of the new 2024 Dacia Duster.A New Design with More Character and StyleThe new 2024 Dacia Duster has a completely redesigned exterior with a more muscular and dynamic look. The front end features a new grille, LED headlights, and a large bumper with air curtains and skid plates. The side profile is more coupe-like, with hidden door handles, pronounced wheel arches, and roof rails. The rear end has a new tailgate, LED taillights, and a roof spoiler. The new Duster also offers a choice of 11 body colors, including three new ones: Desert Orange, Highland Green, and Baltic Blue.[img]https://dailygram.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/file/attachment/2023/12/3e2c08f5227f6ff21bee27c231360dd7_view.jpg[/img]The new Duster has a length of 4.39 meters, a width of 1.83 meters, and a height of 1.64 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.67 meters, which allows for more interior space and comfort. The new Duster also has a ground clearance of 21 cm, a wading depth of 40 cm, and approach and departure angles of 30 and 33 degrees, respectively. These dimensions make the new Duster suitable for both urban and off-road driving.A More Comfortable and Practical InteriorThe new Dacia Duster has a completely revamped interior with a more ergonomic and user-friendly layout. The dashboard has a new 9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, as well as Dacia Connect, a new app that allows users to access various functions and services from their smartphones. The instrument cluster has a new 7-inch digital display showing various information and driving aids. The steering wheel has a new design, with integrated controls and a heated function. The seats have a new shape, improved comfort and support, and a massage function for the driver. The new Duster also offers a panoramic sunroof, a dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless charging pad, and a keyless entry and start system.The new Duster has a more spacious and practical interior, with a boot capacity of 478 liters, which can be expanded to 1,623 liters by folding the rear seats. The new Duster also has 28 liters of storage space in the cabin, including a large glove box, a central armrest, and door pockets. The new Duster also has a modular interior, with a 60/40 split rear bench, a foldable front passenger seat, and a removable boot floor. The new Duster also offers a range of accessories, such as a trunk organizer, a bicycle carrier, and a roof box.A More Efficient and Versatile Engine RangeThe new Dacia Duster has a more efficient and versatile engine range, with a choice of petrol, diesel, LPG, and hybrid powertrains. The petrol engines are the 1.0-liter TCe 90, which produces 90 hp and 160 Nm of torque, and the 1.3-liter TCe 130 and 150, which produce 130 hp and 240 Nm of torque, and 150 hp and 250 Nm of torque, respectively. The diesel engine is the 1.5-liter Blue dCi 115, which produces 115 hp and 260 Nm of torque. The LPG engine is the 1.0-liter TCe 100 Eco-G, which produces 100 hp and 170 Nm of torque and can run on both petrol and LPG. The hybrid engine is the 1.6-liter E-Tech 140, which produces 140 hp and 144 Nm of torque and combines a petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.2 kWh battery. The hybrid engine can run on electric mode for up to 80% of urban driving, has a fuel consumption of 4.5 liters/100 km, and CO2 emissions of 102 g/km.The new Dacia Duster offers a choice of two transmissions: a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The new Duster also offers a choice of two drivetrains: a front-wheel drive or a 4x4 all-wheel drive. The 4x4 system has three modes: 2WD, which sends power to the front wheels only; Auto, which distributes power between the front and rear wheels according to the road conditions, and Lock, which locks the power distribution at 50/50 for off-road driving. The new Duster also has a hill start assist, a hill descent control, and a multi-view camera, which help the driver in challenging situations.A More Affordable and Attractive PriceThe new Dacia Duster has a more affordable and attractive price, starting from ,500 for the base Access trim level, and going up to ,000 for the top Prestige trim level. The new Duster also offers a range of options and packs, such as the Comfort Pack, which adds heated seats, a heated steering wheel, and a rearview camera, the Adventure Pack, which adds a roof rack, a spare wheel, and protective moldings, and the Safety Pack, which adds blind spot warning, lane departure warning, and traffic sign recognition. The new Dacia Duster also offers a warranty of 3 years or 100,000 km and a service plan of 4 years or 60,000 km.The new Dacia Duster is expected to go on sale in Europe in the first half of 2024 and will compete with other compact SUVs such as the Ford Kuga, the Hyundai Tucson, the Kia Sorento Hybrid, and the Volkswagen Tiguan. The new Duster aims to continue the success of its predecessors by offering a great value for money, a spacious and practical interior, a versatile and efficient engine range, and a rugged and stylish design. The new Duster is more Duster than ever, and still Duster.
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