It’s all change for Dacia Duster
ONE of Auto Express’s favourite real-world heroes was fully redesigned last month, with Dacia revealing its new third-generation Duster SUV. Appealing to a mantra of simple, easy and accessible motoring, the Duster has combined this with a rugged and dependable demeanour, and looks set to continue that with the Mk3.
New to the model is the CMP architecture shared with Renault and Dacia models such as the Clio, Captur and Jogger. This means that for the first time the Duster will be fitted with different levels of electrification in both engine options that are to be available in the UK. First will be a 137bhp hybrid that pairs a 1.2-litre four-cylinder engine with a small electric motor and 1.2kWh battery pack. Fitted exclusively with an automatic transmission accessed via a very modern toggle switch, this type of lightweight and relatively inexpensive hybrid system has already proven to be popular in other Dacia models, and we expect it might be even more of a hit considering the latest Duster’s more sophisticated package.
Alongside this will be a mild-hybrid-assisted 128bhp 1.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that will be available in six-speed manual or automatic form. This can be paired
