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2011 Dacia Duster

[ Sunday, August 1st, 2010 | by automotiveroom | under CAR, Dacia ]

The project was born out of the simple premise that a real need existed in the world for an affordable, comfortable and rugged 4×4, a class which is currently not well served. Aware of this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicle aimed initially at emerging markets. The needs of European customers were also taken into account from the project outset.

At first glance, Dacia Duster is clearly a 4×4. Front end emits a feeling of inequality, with the chrome grille and imposing guards also said 4×4 sump clear mandate. Seen in profile, ground clearance, wheel arches and body is an open invitation to take the most difficult surfaces.

Today, all terrain vehicles are often synonymous with mass, a prejudice that sweeps aside Dacia Duster. Being 4.31 meters long and 1.82 meters wide, Dacia Duster is compact, at home in the built environment, as taken from the track. Although clearly shows that the world belongs to all the automotive, Dacia Duster has attractions, but not show the line.

… sincerely the ability to go everywhere

Dacia Duster is designed to handle all types of roads and tracks throughout the world. To meet the diverse needs, will be available in all markets in the form of 4×2 (for customers seeking good land and allow high driving position without the need for four-wheel drive) and 4×4 transmissions for driving off-road.

Dacia Duster strengthened in this car for dirt roads and all land use due to high ground clearance (over 200mm) and an impressive winding angle (rake angle: 30 degrees Departure angle: more than 35 degrees ).

Dacia Duster is easy to drive and not only directed to the field of all the drivers. The combination of low unladen weight (1180 kg in 4×2 – 4×41 kg in 1280) and compact proportions, especially to ensure agile handling. In the 4×4 version, thanks to the unique and intuitive control (which comes from Nissan), located at the foot of the center console, Dacia Duster driver can easily adjust the transmission configuration of the vehicle to meet your needs. This control allows one of three modes to choose from:

When AUTO mode is selected, front / rear torque split automatically calculated based on the grip. This system is designed to provide optimal traction, the amount of grip available, and provide Dacia Duster real 4×4 capability. Under normal conditions, torque is transmitted through the front wheels. If traction is lost, or when the grip is a luxury, some torque is transferred to the rear axle. In extreme conditions, the torque split in the front and rear. The division is performed by the electromagnetic torque converter provided by Nissan.

In the lock mode, the driver of an electronic key to 4×4 mode, where 50 percent of the constant torque fed through the rear axle. This mode is recommended for low-grip conditions (snow, mud, dirt, sand) at low speed.

In 4×2 mode, the transmission is locked in a two-wheel drive. This mode is suitable for driving on good roads and reducing fuel consumption.

A Dacia 4×4 offers all EXPECTED POWER BRAND

Dacia Duster, the vehicle session in the Dacia range, will remain applicable to the brand philosophy of offering the car at an unbeatable price, in addition to low operating costs thanks to efficient fuel consumption and high levels of safety and reliability of any condition.

Booth space at an unbeatable price

Although Dacia Duster price comparable to a city car, with interior and exterior dimensions are similar to those of a compact car segment above. This comfortable seat up to five adults, with two front and rear passengers enjoy the same amount of space as a passenger in the other Logan models.

Dacia Duster boot capacity is also undefeated, with a volume of up to ISO 475dm3. With his back bent and went forward benchseat, an impressive ability to bring even exceed ISO 1600 dm3.

Reliable motor fuel and lower CO2 emissions

Both 4×2 and 4×4 versions of Dacia Duster will be available with 1.6 16V petrol engine or 110hp, or DCI diesel 85 hp or 105 hp. The three power stations have shown their efficiency in the bonnet of Renault models.

This machine is suitable for the criteria of cost, robustness and ease of maintenance that are characteristic of the Dacia range. In combination with low weight Duster, ensure that the new arrivals back to low fuel consumption of Dacia and offers impressive green credentials by issuing a diesel version of the DCI is less than 140 g / km CO2 in the form of 4×2 (Dacia Duster qualification to Eco ²) and less than 150 g / km CO2 in the case of the 4×4 version.

Security: the absolute priority

Renault Dacia Duster benefits renowned in the field of security. 4×4 News features Bosch 8.1 ABS, EBV, and electronic brake distribution and emergency brake assist. In the field of passive safety, Dacia Duster comes with dual front airbags (depending on market) and three point safety belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on the version, the two side head / thorax airbags mounted side airbags for driver and front passenger provide additional protection in case of side effects. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for front seats (depending on model) completes the restraint Dacia Duster’s. In addition to holding the chest to remain in place, restricting the movement forward in a frontal collision with a belt tightening around the chest and legs.

Reliability and durability: Dacia fundamental

Like all vehicles based on the platform B0/Logan, Dacia Duster has been designed to provide strength and durability characteristics of motor vehicles have come to expect from the brand.

It has paid particular attention to combating corrosion protection thanks to a few precautions:

* Ensures injection panels and the bottom opens the blank,
* The yellow color of exterior joint sealants,
* Additional treatment of the wax of mechanical components under the body,
* Stone chip protection for low threshold and the wheel arches.

The same treatment has been paid to electrical and electronics, with facilities that have been seen on several Renault models.

To make a backup of high quality construction, Dacia Duster comes with three years or 100,000 km warranty in most European markets.

A REALLY Calls

Dacia Duster is a truly international vehicle, both in terms of markets and production. To gradually become available in the world, following the example of Logan and Sandero.

Dacia Duster will be released in major markets from spring 2010 of the mark

Dacia Duster will be launched next spring in Europe, Turkey and the Maghreb region (Algeria, Morocco). Dacia complete model line-up, a growing majority in this market. Besides the three vehicles (Logan, Logan MCV and Sandero), Dacia has also risked his demand, in the light commercial vehicle sector with Logan and Logan pick-ups.

Since June 2010, Duster also be available in Ukraine, the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon) and in some African countries such as Renault badged.

Pitesti factory will supply all of these markets well and Dacia-Renault-badged version. Romanian plant has an annual production capacity of 350,000 vehicles and will continue to produce other models of the brand.

Duster Renault in Russia, Brazil and the Gulf States in 2011,

Dacia Duster expand to other parts of the world in 2011. This will be distributed in the Gulf States, supplied from Pitesti, and also will be built next to Logan and Sandero Upcoming News Curitiba, Brazil, for distribution in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile. A few days later, Feather will continue being manufactured in a factory Avtoframos in Moscow, Russia.