NEW TCe PETROL ENGINES AND UPDATED MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM FOR DACIA
- Dacia announces the launch of the new TCe 130 and 150 petrol engines on All-New Duster
- Media Nav Evolution: an upgraded experience and access to Android Auto and Apple Car Play
- #DaciaRoadStories, an original guide produced by and for the Dacia community
- Record sales: Dacia enters the top five for retail car sales in Europe
Following the launch of All-New Duster, Dacia is still surfing on the wave of its success by establishing new records for retail sales in Europe. At the Paris Motor Show today, 2nd October, Dacia will be present new engines as well as an updated multimedia navigation system. The Dacia community is also being acknowledged with the publication of the #DaciaRoadStories guide.
New 1.3 TCe 130 GPF and 150 engines on Duster
The new lighter aluminium engine block includes new innovations such as ‘Bore Spray Coating’. This coating technology, used on the inside of the cylinder, through improved management of the heat allows better performance and increased driving pleasure.
To reduce particle emissions, the new direct injection petrol engines now integrate a gasoline particulate filter (GPF). This new generation of petrol engine offers increased driving pleasure from the Duster with:
– 130 hp (96 kW) at 5000 rpm and maximum torque of 240Nm at 1500 rpm i.e. +5 hp compared to the previous generation
– 150 hp (110kW) at 5250 rpm and maximum torque of 250 Nm at 1600 rpm i.e. +25 hp compared to the previous generation
After having renewed all its diesel engines with Blue dCi on 4×2 and 4×4 versions, Dacia is launching sales of these new Duster petrol engines available on 4×2 versions and from mid-2019 on 4×4 versions. Order-taking will begin towards the end of the year in the UK.
Media Nav Evolution: an upgraded experience and access to Android Auto and Apple Car Play
Ready for 2019, Dacia is equipping its range with a new version of its Media Nav Evolution multimedia system, providing easier and faster navigation and new features:
– Android AutoTM and Apple CarPlayTM that can be used to find the best smartphone applications and provide access to messages
– More responsive touch-sensitive features and improved screen transition offering facilitated access to the menus
- Dacia introduces new generation diesel 4×4 engine to All-New Duster range
- Priced from £15,695 and available across three trim levels
- Available to order now with customer deliveries expected from the end of November
- The award winning, no-nonsense All-New Duster is the UK’s most affordable SUV, priced from £9,995
The new generation Blue dCi 115 engine in 4×4 drivetrain on All-New Duster is now available to order, joining the Blue dCi 115 4×2. Featuring the latest systems for reducing emissions, these new engines guarantee increased performance and optimised consumption, still at unbeatable prices.
In addition to the “selective catalytic reduction” system (SCR), the Blue dCi 115 engines operate with a new Air-Water exchanger, a higher injection pressure (2,000 bars) and new gearbox ratios. The Blue dCi 115 4×4 engine has a CO2 output of 123g/km and achieves 60.1mpg (WLTP) with 260Nm of torque at 2,000 rpm.
The Blue dCi 115 4×4 is available with a manual transmission across three trim levels; Essential, Comfort and Prestige. In Essential trim, the Blue dCi 4×4 engine is available from £15,695 and features 16-inch ‘Fidji’ steel wheels, body coloured front and rear bumpers, manual air conditioning, heat adjustable driver’s seat, DAB radio with steering-column mounted controls and Bluetooth connectivity.
Comfort trim, available from £17,395, adds 16-inch ‘Cyclade’ alloy wheels, front-seat armrest, leather steering wheel, graphite cloth upholstery, rear parking camera and sensors, electric front and rear windows, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, MediaNav 7″ touchscreen multimedia system (Satellite navigation, USB and AUX connection points) and a 7-function on-board computer, all as standard.
In top-of-the-range Prestige specification, the Blue dCi 4×4 is available from £18,695 and adds even more luxuries with brand new 17-inch ‘Diamond-cut’ alloy wheels, multi-view camera, blind spot warning, climate control and keyless entry.
The All-New Duster carries over the same off-roading credentials that helped make the previous model such a success with a high ground clearance of 210mm, approach and departure angles of 30 and 33 degrees respectively as well as Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist. Also as standard on 4×4 versions is a 4×4 monitor that incorporates a compass and notifies the driver of the vehicle’s angle in real time.
The award winning, no-nonsense All-New Duster is the UK’s most affordable SUV, priced from £9,995.
All-New Duster Blue dCi 4×4 Technical Information
| Version | Drive
|
Power
(hp @ rpm) |
Torque
(Nm @ rpm) |
0-62mph (sec) | Top speed (mph) |
| Blue dCi 115 4×4 | 4WD | 115@3,750 | 260@2,000 | 12.1 | 108 |
All-New Duster Blue dCi 4×4 Ownership Information & Pricing
| Version | MPG (WLTP) | CO2(g/km) | BIK
(band %) |
VED (Year 1) | Ins. group | Price |
| Essential Blue dCi 115 4×4 | 60.1 | 123 | 29 | £205 | 14E | £15,695 |
| Comfort Blue dCi 115 4×4 | 60.1 | 123 | 29 | £205 | 15E | £17,395 |
| Prestige Blue dCi 115 4×4 | 60.1 | 123 | 29 | £205 | 15E | £18,695 |
#DaciaRoadStories, a guide produced by and for the Dacia community
With more than 5 million Dacia vehicles sold worldwide, the brand wanted to celebrate this milestone with its community through an innovative collaborative project, entitled #DaciaRoadStories.
The activity received the support of over 1 million fans on social media, who followed and enriched the journeys of nine influencers for two months. Driving a New Duster, they drove through Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, the United Kingdom and France. A guide that is certain to whet the appetite of road trip enthusiasts!
Unforgettable stories and great travel ideas from the community are collated into the #DaciaRoadStories guide, available on or on Instagram. Also available as a Real visitors’ book, this guide fully reflects the spirit of generosity and conviviality that is particular to Dacia.
Dacia achieves a new sales record
Dacia has achieved the best first half-year sales in terms of volumes in its history. The brand confirms its third place in the retail market in France. For the first half of the year, in France, the brand’s sales were up by 20.8%.
In Europe, the brand achieved record sales for the first half of 2018 with 281,206 vehicles registered (+14.6%), and market share of 2.9% (+0.3 point). Dacia has now worked its way into the top five for retail sales in Europe.
Sandero, a real star among Dacia models, is still No. 1 for retail sales in Europe and the All-New Duster is still enjoying great success with nearly 62,900 car registrations in six months in Europe.