The new 1.2L Turbocharged Renault aka Dacia Duster Facelift unveiled at Frankfurt
Duster has stood among the first three in the list of most reputed sports utility vehicles for the current as well as in the previous fiscal too. The manufacturer has decided not to stop with what Duster has achieved, and has already made the announcement regarding the facelift version of Duster. This year’s Frankfurt has been chosen as the perfect venue for the launch of the Duster Facelift.
The facelift version of Renault Duster has been launched at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show and the launch has made the environment at the venue very special. As Duster is one of the most reputed SUV models in the world currently, the viewers at the show were highly excited about the upgrade and the manufacturer has not disappointed anybody. The new Duster Facelift contained few cosmetic changes comparatively than the former edition and the new model seems to be more attractive than ever.
Duster which is being dubbed as Dacia Duster in other markets has also been upgraded and it has been dubbed as Dacia Duster Facelift 2013. The new Duster Facelift SUV will come with a 1.2 liter 4 cylinder turbo charged engine that is capable of generating 125 horsepower at the peak. Renault is offering a six speed manual transmission gear box which distributes the total power to all the four wheels. The most significant factor which drags the average Indian buyer towards the Duster SUV is its awesome fuel efficiency. The new Duster Facelift will also assure mileage of 19.98 kilometers per liter.
Renault is also likely to offer a 1.6 liter version that will generate 105 bhp of power at the peak. Some of the exclusive features of the new Renault Duster Facelift are
- Parking Sensors on the front
- CD player with MP3 compatibility
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- USB support
- Integrated Audio Jack support
- Anti Theft System
- Child Seat
- Upgraded Navigation System
- Extinguisher kit
- Snow Chains
- Automatic Speed Limiter
- Parking sensors on the rear
- Automatic door locking system
- Adaptive Cruise Control system
- Exterior temperature display
- Electric Window controls
- Electronic stability control
- Emergency brake assistance
- Anti lock braking system
- Airbags for driver and passenger on the front
- Side air bags, head and chest air bags
The pricing details of the model have not been revealed yet and we must wait till the announcement comes from Renault regarding pricing and date when it would be available for sale.
[Source: Car Dekho]
