Dacia introduced the return of the Duster Excessive SE within the UK vary for 2023, because the range-topper accounted for practically 20 % of Duster gross sales year-to-date. The particular version positive factors the brand new emblem as with the remainder of the Dacia lineup, whereas turning into barely costlier.

The Duster Excessive SE was initially launched final February for the 2022 MY based mostly on the facelifted Duster. Nonetheless, issues have moved on since, with Dacia incorporating its new model identification into its fashions. Thus, the 2023 MY contains a revised grille with the brand new DC emblem and new Dacia lettering on the tailgate and on the steering wheel.

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The mannequin retains the black 17-inch alloy wheels and orange accents on the mirrors, roof bars, tailgate, and inside (air vents, stitching, door trim). The one distinction within the exterior spec apart from the badging is the darker Monolith Gray end on the skid plates and roof bars. Gear consists of the 8-inch Media Nav with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, automated air-con, heated entrance seats, Multiview digital camera, rear parking sensors, and keyless entry. Those that need a subtle ADAS suite must look elsewhere.

The Excessive SE is offered with the whole vary of powertrains together with the 1.0 TCe petrol with 89 HP (66 kW / 90 PS), the 1.0 TCe Bi-Gas with 99 HP (74 kW / 100 PS) the 1.3 TCe petrol with both 128 HP (96 kW / 130 PS) or 148 HP (110 kW / 150 PS), and the 1.5 dCi diesel with 113 HP (85 kW / 115 PS). The diesel is the one engine that can also be obtainable with the 4×4 system, with the remainder of the lineup being FWD-only. Lastly, the EDC six-speed automated can solely be mixed with essentially the most highly effective 1.3 TCe.

The automaker has already opened order books, with the primary deliveries anticipated within the first quarter of 2023. Pricing ranges from £18,295 ($21,074) all the way in which as much as £22,445 ($25,876), representing a slight enhance in comparison with the outgoing mannequin and turning into the brand new “costliest Dacia ever”. Nonetheless, we should word that the Duster Excessive SE may lose this title to the brand new Duster Mat Version which was just lately introduced with a restricted manufacturing run.