Why is the Dacia Duster so cheap?
It makes do with 16-inch wheels to make the wheelarches cheaper. Dacia won’t talk profit margins. But it’s apparent that one of the reasons the Dacia is cheaper is because it’s had Renault and Nissan do the hard work.
Why was Duster discontinued?
The report adds the last unit of the current Duster in India will roll off the production line in October 2021. Well, apparently the decision to discontinue the current-gen Duster is driven by the plans to bring down costs and boost profitability.
How bad are Dacia?
Is Dacia unreliable? Contrary to popular belief, Dacia’s are pretty reliable. In fact, they are very reliable. The AutoExpress Driver Power survey of 2016 put Dacia in third place for dependability, with a score of 96.17 out of 100.
Is Duster AWD discontinued?
After the BS6 update, the company also decided to drop the much-loved diesel engine and AWD variant on the SUV. This gave limited options for segment buyers, who are known to prefer a diesel engine. As a result, the company is looking to end the production of the outgoing model of the Duster in October 2021.
Is the Dacia Duster being discontinued?
It is said that the final batch of the Duster will roll off the assembly line in October 2021. If you’re a fan of the Duster, don’t get disheartened just yet. Renault will be replacing the current model with the new-gen Duster sometime later. The exact timeline of the launch is not available at this moment.
Is Duster a high maintenance car?
The estimated maintenance cost of Renault Duster for 5 years is Rs 19,290. The first service after 10000 km and second service after 20000 km is free of cost.
What are the new features in the new Dacia Duster?
The New Dacia Duster is now available with a 6-speed automatic EDC gearbox with the TCe 150 engine, whilst the capacity of the LPG tank on the ECO-G 100 version has been increased by 50%, or 49.8 litres. The 2WD version of the New Duster now boasts a 6-speed automatic EDC gearbox combined with the TCe 150 engine.
What are the CO2 benefits of the new Duster?
The set of CO2 optimizations (new wheel bearings and tires, LED lighting) including the drag area (SCx) allows a reduction of up to 5.8g of CO2 on the 4×4 version of the New Duster. And as CO2 reduction goes hand in hand with lower fuel consumption, the improvement to the Duster’s aerodynamics is a double benefit for customers.
What is the departure angle of the new Duster?
A departure angle of 34° on the 2WD version and 33° on the 4×4. The 2-wheel drive version of the New Duster is fitted with ‘green’ CO2-optimised tyres as standard, giving a 10% reduction in rolling resistance. On the 4×4 version, the tyres meet the official 3PMSF requirements.
What kind of gearbox does the Ford Duster have?
The 2WD version of the New Duster now boasts a 6-speed automatic EDC gearbox combined with the TCe 150 engine. It offers the comfort and pleasure of an automatic gearbox whilst keeping fuel consumption and CO2 emissions close to those of a manual gearbox.