This story consists of speculative illustrations of the brand new Duster that aren’t affiliated with or endorsed by Dacia. We’ve refreshed the article with all-new renders and probably the most up-to-date data in regards to the small crossover. (Up to date 5/27)

The Dacia Duster is among the Romanian automaker’s best hits with greater than 2 million gross sales since its debut in 2010. An all-new third-generation mannequin is anticipated to launch in 2024, sustaining an essential function within the Renault Group model’s lineup. The brand new sub-compact Duster will keep true to the spirit of its predecessors as an inexpensive, off-road-ready, and sensible B-segment SUV with adventurous styling, whereas bringing new know-how and improved refinement.

The present, second era of the Dacia Duster was initially launched in 2017 and acquired a mid-cycle facelift in 2021. Regardless of its continued recognition amongst European consumers, the SUV is in dire want of an replace because of its reliance on the growing older B0+ platform. The brand new era will lastly make the transfer to the a lot newer CMF-B structure, which can also be used within the Renault Clio / Captur, the Nissan Micra / Juke, the Mitsubishi ASX / Colt, in addition to the Dacia Sandero / Logan / Jogger and the upcoming Bigster.

Bigster-Impressed Styling

Based mostly on the contemporary spy pictures of camouflaged Duster prototypes, our associates created unique renderings, giving us an early have a look at the Romanian SUV. Dacia is a grasp in cost-cutting methods, one thing that will likely be utilized in its SUV household. In that context, the Duster might share a few of its exterior and inside parts with the bigger Bigster, regardless of the distinction in measurement.

The mechanically associated SUVs inside the Dacia lineup might function related design components reminiscent of skinny LED headlights, triangular taillights, bumpers with built-in aluminum-style skid plates, boxy wheel arches, and pronounced fenders. Moreover, they may incorporate the snorkel-inspired function on the profile, which was launched by the second-generation Duster as a intelligent, trendy, and cost-efficient technique of connecting the offset fenders with the doorways. This distinctive design ingredient has turn out to be a signature attribute of the Duster SUV.

The Duster will function common door handles on the entrance and hidden on the again, whereas dropping some high-tech options of the fancier idea, all in favor of lowering prices. It can additionally function the brand new grille and Dacia Hyperlink emblem which has already been adopted by all the vary of the Romanian automaker.

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The dashboard – partly revealed by earlier spy pictures – will function a bigger and higher-mounted touchscreen for the infotainment system, a minimum of within the high-end trims because the cheaper ones must settle with a smartphone integration answer. The introduction of a digital instrument cluster will likely be a primary for Dacia, probably joined by Renault-derived switchgear.

The worth-for-money character of the Duster makes us consider that the Romanian automaker will retain a good quantity of laborious scratchy plastics on the dashboard, door playing cards, and middle console. Nonetheless, Dacia designers might discover intelligent methods of enhancing the perceived high quality with fashionable textures and sturdy upholstery for the seats – particularly within the flagship Excessive trim which has confirmed to be fairly well-liked.

The brand new Duster is anticipated to develop in size in comparison with the present mannequin, which measures 4,341 mm (170.9 inches) lengthy, approaching the Jogger’s 4,547 mm (179 inches). This can outcome in much more area for the passengers and their baggage. In any case, the Duster has all the time been one of many roomiest fashions within the B-SUV section, and Dacia desires to maintain it that method. Moreover, the Duster will profit from Dacia’s new accent line, probably together with roof-mounted tents and different tenting options, additional enhancing its versatility for out of doors fanatics.

Electrification Is Knocking Duster’s Door

The Duster is the one remaining mannequin within the Dacia vary that isn’t but based mostly on the Renault Group’s new CMF-B structure, already discovered within the Sandero, Sandero Stepway, Logan, and Jogger. This can change with the third-generation mannequin, bringing enhancements in trip high quality and refinement, with out dropping the rugged character that’s marketed as an essential promoting level.

When it comes to powertrains, it’s doubtless that the turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine will proceed to function the entry-level possibility within the Duster lineup, provided in each petrol and bi-fuel (LPG) variations. Nonetheless, because of the extra stringent Euro 7 emission laws, the diesel possibility is anticipated to be faraway from the vary. As an alternative, environment friendly mild-hybrid petrol powertrains might be launched in its place, guaranteeing compliance with the stricter emission requirements whereas offering improved gas effectivity and lowered environmental influence.

Extra importantly, Renault’s self-charging hybrid that was not too long ago launched within the Jogger will probably discover its method into the primary Duster Hybrid. This setup combines a naturally-aspirated 1.6-liter engine with two electrical motors, a 1.2 kWh battery pack, and a multi-mode gearbox. It produces a mixed 138 hp (103 kW / 140 PS) and presents a driving vary of 900 km (559 miles) with a full tank of gasoline, though it solely is available in FWD guise.

Lastly, there have been rumors and hypothesis a few totally electrical model of the Duster based mostly on the CMF-BEV structure. Nonetheless, Dacia has emphasised its dedication to the inner combustion engine (ICE) recreation till the very finish. The model’s focus is on offering probably the most inexpensive options for its clients, so whereas an electrical Duster could also be a risk sooner or later, Dacia’s present precedence stays on providing cost-effective ICE choices to fulfill the wants of its buyer base.

Off-Highway Appears Require A 4WD Choice

The brand new Dacia Duster is anticipated to hold over the custom of providing all-wheel-drive as an possibility, even though most variants will likely be front-wheel-drive. This implies it’ll stay one of many few fashions within the B-SUV section able to extra critical off-roading, due to the mixture of four-wheel-drive, beneficiant floor clearance, and respectable strategy and departure angles consistent with the no-frills appears to be like. For reference, the present Duster boasts a 214-217 (8.4-8.5 inches) floor clearance, a 30° strategy angle, and a  33-34° departure angle.

Similar to its predecessors, the third era of the Dacia Duster will likely be produced in Mioveni, Romania. The corporate has already began testing camouflaged prototypes so the debut is probably going close to. French media report that the reveal might come as early as autumn 2023, with an anticipated market launch within the spring or summer season of 2024.