Dacia Duster is the best budget SUV in the European markets with all the bells and whistles for the year 2025 with lots of new features and updates. Let’s dive into the details of the car.
Dacia Duster Specifications ( Renault Duster)
For the first time, Duster is equipped with a hybrid engine which is hybrid 140 which is a full-time hybrid without any plug-in necessary basically it powers the battery through the engine and regenerative braking.
Duster Engine variants and Trims
| Engine Variant | Engine Type | Displacement | Power | Torque | Transmission | 0-100 km/h | Drive Type | Fuel Efficiency (WLTP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCe 90 | 3-cylinder petrol engine | 999 cc | 90 hp | 160 Nm | 6-speed manual gearbox | 13.1 seconds | Front-wheel drive | 45.6 WLTP |
| TCe 130 4×2 | 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine | 1332 cc | 130 hp | 240 Nm | 6-speed manual gearbox | 10.6 seconds | Front-wheel drive | N/A |
| TCe 150 4×2 | 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine | 1332 cc | 150 hp | 250 Nm | 6-speed DCT automatic gearbox | 9.2 seconds | Front-wheel drive | N/A |
| dCi 115 4×4 Diesel | 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine | N/A | N/A | N/A | 6-speed manual gearbox | N/A | 4-wheel & 2-wheel drive options | N/A |
TCe 90 – 3 cylinder petrol engine
- 999 cc
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- 0 to 100 in 13.1 seconds
- 90 hp
- 160 nm
- 45.6 WLTP
- front wheel drive
TCe 130 4×2
- 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
- 130 hp
- 240 nm
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- 1332 cc
- 0 to 100 in 10.6 seconds
- Front-wheel drive
TCe 150 4×2
- 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine
- 150 hp
- 250 nm
- 6-speed DCT Automatic gearbox
- 0 to 100 in 9.2 seconds
- Front-wheel drive 1332 cc
dCi 115 4×4 Diesel engine
- 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine
- 6-speed manual gearbox
- 4 and 2-wheel drive options
- Other technical details are yet to be known
Multi-terrain modes
- Eco mode
- Snow and mud
- Off Road mode which is permanent 4-wheel drive
Electronics
- Electronic stability control
- ABS
- Traction control
Available in 4-wheel drive engine options
Dimensions, Wheels and Brakes
Duster has an excellent ground clearance of 217 mm with a boot space of 445 liters and is expandable to more with second-row seats folded. The overall length of 4341 mm and a wheelbase of 2673 mm and a fuel tank capacity of 50 liters.
215/65 R16 tire size and rims are used with all four disc brakes, a 280 mm diameter at the front and 203 mm diameter at the rear.
Features
- 10-inch Touchscreen infotainment display
- Connected car tech
- Wireless Android auto and Apple car play
- 3D Arkamys Sound System
- 7-inch instrument cluster
- Cruise control
- Rear parking sensors
- Hill Start assist
- Keyless entry
- Automatic AC
- Bigger alloy wheel options
This car was very famous for its looks and dynamics when it was there in India but Renault discounted it after the BS6 guidelines there is still a big market for this car in India with a fanbase to it and a new car can be added to the Renault portfolio as there are very few cars on sale today in India.
