The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Dacia dusts off its new engines
Dacia has confirmed pricing for the Duster’s new range of petrol engines, with the latest variants of the SUV available from £14,395.
On offer in both 128bhp and 148bhp guises, the engines feature a lighter aluminium block than their predecessors and take advantage of bore spray coating – a technology used on the inside of the cylinders that improves performance and engine response through better heat management.
The engines also have a gasoline particulate filter to reduce harmful pollutants.
On the stats front, there’s 240Nm of torque, emissions of 137g/km and a claimed 47mpg for the 128bhp engine, while the 148bhp version boasts identical efficiency figures but displays a jump in torque to 250Nm.
Both units are paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and two-wheel drive at launch, with all-wheel-drive variants due to arrive later in 2019.
Available in Comfort and Prestige trims, Dusters equipped with the lower powered engine offer 16-inch alloy wheels, a rear parking camera plus sensors, electric windows and a seveninch touchscreen infotainment system with support for both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay as standard.
The higher powered engine comes exclusively with Prestige, which adds 17-inch alloy wheels, a multi-view camera, blind spot warning, climate control and keyless entry. Pricing begins at £16,295 for this range-topping model.
The original Duster won the Scottish Car of the Year award when it was launched in 2012 and it has remained a popular choice in Scotland.
Order books are now open for the new Dacia Duster engine range, with customer deliveries set to begin from March 2019.