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Dacia Duster II 1.0 TCe (101 Hp)
Overall Rating
Dacia Duster:
The Dacia Duster is a family of subcompact crossovers produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2010, currently in its third generation. It is marketed as the Renault Duster in certain markets such as Latin America, Russia, Ukraine, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The first generation was rebadged and restyled as the Nissan Terrano in CIS countries and India. It was introduced in March 2010, and is the third model of the Dacia brand based on the Logan platform, after the Sandero....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Dacia Duster (II). With 160 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1191 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 168 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Duster II received a 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2017, indicating adequate but not class-leading safety performance, particularly in safety assist systems.
1.0 TCe (101 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
An entry-level turbocharged petrol engine, surprisingly capable for its size, offering decent city performance.
Fuel Economy
Likely to be one of the most fuel-efficient petrol options, ideal for urban environments.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional value for money in the SUV segment
- • Robust and rugged design with good ground clearance
- • Available 4WD system offers genuine off-road capability
- • Spacious interior and practical boot capacity
- • Economical diesel engines with low running costs
- • Improved interior quality and technology over previous generation
Cons:
- • Euro NCAP safety rating is only 3 stars
- • Some interior materials still feel budget-oriented
- • Naturally aspirated engines can feel underpowered
- • Limited advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
- • Ride can be firm on larger wheels or rough surfaces
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(II: January, 2018 - September, 2018).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Duster |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.0 TCe (101 Hp) |
| Start of production: | July, 2019 |
| End of production: | 2021 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 101 Hp Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 101.1 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 160 Nm |
| Engine Model/Code: | H4Dt More details about the engine H4Dt |
| Engine displacement: | 999 |
| Number of cylinders: | 3 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.1 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
| Maximum speed: | 168 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.8 kg/Hp, 84.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1191 |
| Max. weight: | 1725 |
| Max load: | 534 |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1400 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 630 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4341 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1804 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1687 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2673 mm mm [3mm less] |
| Width including mirrors: | 2052 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 210 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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