The all-new Dacia Duster - more Duster than ever 24.11.2017: Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017, the All-New Dacia Duster boasts brand-new exterior styling and a completely

Unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017, the All-New Dacia Duster boasts brand-new exterior styling and a completely redesigned interior. It combines the comfort and off-road ability of a genuine SUV at a price that is still shockingly affordable.
 


Dacia’s iconic model has been revamped with all-new exterior styling to deliver a distinctly assertive and robust look. The All-New Duster’s interior has been totally redesigned for a comfortable, user-friendly cabin experience.



The car offers a step up in perceived quality. Equipped with new driving aids and new equipment, the All-New Duster is a genuine SUV – both versatile and comfortable for everyday driving.

 


The All-New Duster: Brand-new styling


The All-New Duster has a bolder personality, both inside and outside. The exterior is brand new, featuring more pronounced lines to emphasise the car’s forceful character.



The All -New Duster’s interior is extremely comfortable. Meticulous attention has been paid to fit and finish as part of Dacia’s focus on perceived quality.




More robust styling:


The All-New Duster features a new front design for a more assertive personality and robust stance.


-The grille extends to the head lights positioned at the car’s extreme front corners, making the car look wider.



- The model boasts a new lighting signature, including LED daytime running lights divided into three sections. The more horizontal bonnet with sculpted crease lines gives the All -New Duster a very rugged appearance.





The side view highlights the car’s SUV look.



- The All-New Duster’s higher belt line adds to the impression of robustness and protection.


- The windscreen has been brought forward 100 mm and is more steeply raked, which makes the cabin appear more spacious.


- The new aluminium roof bars, a frequent SUV hallmark, extend the line of the windscreen for a more dynamic profile.


- The new 17-inch wheels give the car an even more assertive personality.


At the rear, broader haunches provide the vehicle with a modified stance. The All-New Duster now features


Dacia’s lighting signature – four red squares – and the rear lights are located at the extreme corners of the car.


The wider front and rear skid plates draw attention to the model’s adventurer credentials.





 A completely redesigned cabin: High-quality and comfortable



Ergonomically improved driving position



As you step into the All-New Duster, the focus is on the totally revised driving position, which now offers added comfort and driver-friendliness for everyday motoring.



The driving position provides optimum comfort and a range of adjustment settings.


- The steering wheel can be adjusted for height (through 40 mm) and reach (50 mm).


- The driver’s seat comes with an armrest, lumbar adjustment and a new height-adjustment system which travels through 60 mm (compared with 40 mm previously).


- The seat cushion is 20 mm longer for improved support.


- The new seat design is more enveloping, provides enhanced lateral support when cornering and incorporates denser foam for improved durability and comfort.


- Three comma-type rear head rests for improved driver visibility when there are no rear passengers.



- The three rotary controls for the automatic climate control match the three air vents located at the top of the dashboard.




- The centre console fascia features new piano key type controls that are more user-friendly and modern.


-The new centre console, with the hand brake moved to free up space, features additional storage capacity and a perfectly positioned 4WD selector switch.


- The all-new dashboard is more generously proportioned in line with the world of SUVs.


- The centre console fascia accommodates a higher-positioned (+74 mm), driver-focused MediaNav Evolution display for clear, easy access (with one of the market’s shortest viewing distances).





Carefully selected materials


The All-New Duster now features an even more refined interior thanks to a special focus on the materials selected and the overall finish.



At first glance, the cabin is clearly of a higher standard throughout:


* The dashboard has been enhanced to feature a more refined grain and matte finish.


* The door panels incorporate robust door releases and padded armrests that are more pleasant

to the touch.


* New upholstery features a comfortable, modern 3D weave and top-stitching.


* The shorter new gear lever sports satin-finished chrome inserts.


* Depending on version, the steering wheel boasts an exclusive Soft Feel finish that is both high-quality and pleasant to the touch.




Fit and finish have been significantly enhanced.


Practical cabin features for everyday driving


The All-New Duster’s storage capacity is 27.2 litres, including the new 2.8-litre storage tray situated beneath the passenger seat.


The car’s boot capacity under the luggage cover is 445 dm3 VDA (478 litres) for the 2WD version and 411 dm3 VDA (467 litres) for the 4WD version. With the rear bench seat folded, the maximum boot capacity is 1,478 dm3 VDA (1,623 litres).



Special attention has also been paid to soundproofing.





Cabin noise has been halved by using upgraded soundproofing materials to block out road noise.



* Cabin insulation has been improved by:

- increasing the percentage of sound-absorbing surfaces in the cabin and engine compartment from 20 to 50 percent,

- reducing noise thanks to improved sealants and plugs,

- using 0.35mm-thicker glass for the front windows.



* Engine and road noise have been lowered thanks to a more rigid front end (engine frame, chassis rails, cowl panel) for fewer vibrations in the cabin.



The car is now fitted with larger-diameter 165 mm bicone speakers for enhanced audio quality.


They are built into the door panels with a new improved seal and mounting. In the high-end version, two tweeters located at the top of the dashboard further improve the sound experience.


Improved soundproofing halves noise inside the cabin






-Renault also photos  Jean-Brice LEMAL