New Duster: details. Renault Duster of the second generation What is known about the release of the new Renault Duster

Renault Duster 2018 is a compact crossover produced by the French company Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia. In 2010, the first generation of the crossover was released, and a new generation of the car was shown in Frankfurt.

The article contains all the details about the Renault Duster 2018 in a new body, equipment and prices, photos, reviews, start of sales in Russia and a video test drive.

Renault Duster 2018 is incredibly popular in Russia, we love crossovers, and we love inexpensive and high-quality crossovers doubly.

Exterior

At first glance, the engineers carefully modified the car, and there were no major changes, but the Renault Duster 2018 received the B0 platform and a new body, although the dimensions remained almost the same.

The exterior is made in a modern style and has become much fresher compared to the previous generation. According to the chief designer of the Renault brand, the crossover has all new body parts, with the exception of the door handles.

In the new SUV body, with the old dimensions, the windshield was moved 100 mm forward to increase space in the cabin. Visually, the car seems wider due to the overall front and rear parts.

And the wheel arches have widened, now 17-inch wheels fit there instead of 16-inch ones. Ground clearance remains the same – 210 millimeters.

Technical changes

The units in the new generation have not changed, only the 125-horsepower 1.2-liter engine was removed, and the current 2.0-liter engine, whose power is 145 horsepower, was left alone, but it will come exclusively with 4WD and an automatic transmission.

They also kept the 1.5-liter diesel engine, only now it has different boost levels. 90 and 110 horsepower.

The 90-horsepower unit is equipped with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, and the 110-horsepower unit can be equipped with both “mechanics” and a preselective robotic gearbox and front or all-wheel drive.

Like the previous car, Renault Duster 2018 has front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

Interior

Interior new Duster

The main changes in the new 2018 Renault Duster body occurred in the interior. The decoration of the car has become richer and more solid.

The dashboard has undergone changes, square vents began to be used instead of round ones, and the materials became better.

The French have improved sound insulation and ergonomics; the steering wheel can now be adjusted for both reach and height.

The seats have changed, they have become more comfortable due to the new frame and filling, and the driver now has somewhere to put his elbow - that is, an armrest has appeared.

The luggage compartment has not undergone significant changes, it can accommodate from 478 to 1623 liters. But the Renault Duster 2018 with all-wheel drive has become 59 liters more spacious due to the redesigned rear suspension.

Options and prices

Authentique

The basic authentic version is offered with a 1.6-liter engine with a capacity of 114 horsepower and a manual transmission. Comes with both all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.

Prices for the Authentic start at 689,000 rubles for the front-wheel drive version and 809,990 rubles for the Duster with all-wheel drive.

Expression

In the expression modification, Renault Duster is already offered with 3 types of engines:

1.6 MT (4x2) – 114 hp – 839,990 rubles;
1.6 MT (4x4) – 114 hp – 896,990 rubles;
2.0 MT (4x4) – 143 hp – 952,990 rubles;
1.5 MT (4x4) – 109 hp – 986,990 rubles;
2.0 AT (4x4) – 143 hp – 1,002,990 rubles.

Dakar (Dakar)

A limited version of the Dakar, which was released in order to highlight Renault’s participation in the legendary rally racing.

The version differs only in decorative elements, these are extended wheel arches, Dakar stickers and nameplates, a bumper overlay and black rims.

Otherwise, the Renault Duster Dakar 2018 version repeats the Privilege configuration.

Prices for the Dakar version:

Privilege

The privileged version is equipped with all possible engines, fog lights, passive cruise control, hands-free bluetooth and alloy wheels.

Prices for this modification start from 962,000 rubles.

Privilege luxe

In addition to the Privilege package, the Privilege luxe duster features a leather interior and decorative body elements.

Prices for the top-end modification start at 1,057,000 rubles.

Specifications

General characteristics

Year of production: 2018 – ;
Brand country: France;
Number of doors: 5;
Number of seats: 5;
Drive: front and full.

Dimensions:

Length: 4315 millimeters;
Height: 1695 millimeters;
Width: 1822 millimeters;
Wheelbase: 2673 mm;
Ground clearance: 205;
Wheel size: 215/65/R16;
Tank volume: 50 liters;
Car weight: 1190 – 1390 kilograms;
Luggage compartment volume: 408/1636 liters;

Motors:

1.6 Gasoline (114 hp)

Motor index: H4M;
Volume: 1598 cm3
Fuel type: Gasoline
Supercharger: no
Transmission: equipped with a manual transmission
Power: 114 horsepower
Torque: 156 Hm torque
Number of cylinders: 4
Compression ratio: 10.7
Cylinder diameter: 78 mm
Stroke:83.6mm
Fuel consumption (city): 9.1 liters
Fuel consumption (highway): 6.8 liters
City/highway: 7.6 liters
Acceleration to 100 km/h (Manual transmission): – 10.9 seconds
Acceleration to 100 km/h (Manual transmission, all-wheel drive): – 12.5 seconds

2.0 petrol (143 hp)

Motor index: F4R;
Volume: 1598 cm3
Fuel type: gasoline
Supercharger: no

Power: 143 horsepower
Torque: 195 Hm torque
Number of cylinders: 4
Compression ratio: 11.1
Cylinder diameter: 82.7mm
Stroke: 93 mm
Fuel consumption (city): 10.1 liters
Fuel consumption (highway): 6.5 liters
City/highway: 7.8 liters
Acceleration to 100 km/h (Manual transmission, all-wheel drive): – 10.3 seconds
Acceleration to 100 km/h (Automatic transmission, all-wheel drive): – 11.5 seconds

1.5 Diesel (109 hp)

Motor index: K9K;
Volume: 1461 cm3
Fuel type: gasoline
Supercharger: no
Gearbox: available with manual and automatic transmission
Power: 109 horsepower
Torque: 240 Hm torque
Number of cylinders: 4
Cylinder diameter: 76 mm
Compression ratio: 15.2
Stroke: 80.5 mm
Fuel consumption (city): 5.9 liters
Fuel consumption (highway): 5 liters
City/highway: 5.3 liters
Acceleration to 100 km/h (Manual transmission, all-wheel drive): – 13.2 seconds

Video test drive

Video review of the new Renault Duster 2018 body:

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Model under the Dacia brand, twin of Duster

The French presented the new Renault Duster 2020 model year of the second generation, sales of which should begin at the end of 2019. To be more precise, it is already sold under the name Dacia Duster, but for Russia, the crossover has not yet been localized.

On the page all the details about the new Renault Duster body for the 2020 model year, release date in Russia, possible configurations and prices, photos, technical specifications, latest news and video test drive.

Duster is one of the best-selling models in today's Renault line, thanks to the fairly successful localization of the production of these budget SUVs.

Factories in Brazil, India, Colombia and Russia satisfy the high demand for similar equipment in their countries, and they have also been given some functions to create modifications specially prepared for local operating conditions.

The 2020 model year Renault Duster SUV is built on the old VO platform, but this did not stop the designers from widening the track and slightly changing the dimensions of the car:

• length – 4340 mm. (+25 mm to the old version);
• width – 1830 mm. (+8 mm.);
• height – 1621 mm. (-4 mm.);
• ground clearance - 210 mm. (not changed).

The chassis layout remained unchanged with independent McPherson suspension at the front (coil springs and anti-roll bars) and semi-independent (for front-wheel drive versions) and multi-link (for all-wheel drive) systems at the rear.


The Renault Duster 2020 also uses a standard power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering mechanism and a classic “pair” of brake mechanisms: ventilated discs on the front axle and “drums” on the rear.

Exterior

The new Renault Duster crossover of the 2020 model year has undergone a serious homologation, which included modifications to most body elements.

New bumpers and an enlarged raised hood, chrome parts on the radiator grille and modified geometry of the air intakes, a fifth door extended to the level of the rear pillars and new two-piece head optics with built-in diode strips, “convex” headlights on the stern with a cross-shaped white “reverse” insert - in The exterior of the car became more harmonious and unified, and the design itself began to echo the appearance of other Renault models.


The new color range deserves special attention: it has not only expanded, but also received more saturated shades from those already used.

Interior

The second generation Renault Duster 2020 received a modified dashboard, as well as a new seat frame with more developed lateral support and the ability to adjust the elements of the lumbar area and the height of the headrests.

In addition, in the “top” equipment configuration, the interior will delight you with high-quality leather upholstery. The steering wheel adjustment parameters have also changed: except for horizontal adjustment with a range of 50 mm. vertical (40 mm) also became available

The finishing materials of the updated Renault Duster 2020 have generally become of higher quality, and the range of options has expanded due to:

• climate control systems,
• a set of all-round cameras,
• keyless entry systems,
• blind spot monitoring systems,
• Start buttons to start the engine,
• relay for automatic switching of headlights, etc.

Folding the backrests of the rear row of seats will increase the volume of the luggage compartment to 1636 liters. The Renault Grand Duster package, already announced by the manufacturer, promises to offer even more space, which will provide 7 seats.


Finally, do not forget about the Duster Oroch - a pickup truck sold on the Brazilian market and in 2020 has every chance of getting acquainted with the Russian market.

Technical stuffing

For the Renault Duster 2020 model year, the developers have prepared a new line of power units, among which there are modernized versions of old engines.

Thus, the 1.5 dCi diesel engines were slightly boosted, adding 5 “power” to each (now the power of such units is at the level of 95 and 115 hp).

The place of the 1.2 TCe petrol engine was taken by the 1.3-liter engine used in the model in two power versions - 130 and 150 hp. With.

French engineers also replaced the naturally aspirated 1.6 SCe, offering as an alternative a completely new three-cylinder 1.0 TСe, which is installed in parallel on the second generation and fourth generation Clio.

In Europe, the new Renault Duster 2020 will be available with a 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine (130 hp), which will be paired with a CVT.

A less powerful version will be prepared for Russia - 1.5 dCi with a turbocharger (109 hp)

The gasoline liter power plant will be complemented by a simple 5-speed manual transmission capable of transmitting torque only to the front axle.

For all-wheel drive modifications, a two-liter unit with 143 hp is “shown”. s., which can be equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmission.

When will the new Renault Duster be released in Russia?

Europeans, and with them residents of a number of countries identified by the French as the most promising for their updated market model, for example, India, will get acquainted with the new Duster at the end of 2019 - beginning of 2020.

The second generation Renault Duster 2020 will arrive at Russian car showrooms approximately next year, which is explained by the manufacturer’s decision to rely on another model - for which the Moscow Renault plant is already preparing its facilities.

Options and prices

Prices and specifications for the new generation Renault Duster will be announced after the official debut in Russia.
Options and prices for the current generation:

Specifications

Video test drive

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Sales of Renault Duster on the Russian market began relatively recently. Many car enthusiasts still remember its triumphant appearance at the beginning of 2012, which caused the effect of a bomb exploding - a real high-quality SUV with all-wheel drive at the price of an average sedan. Despite the fact that the car is manufactured in Russia and the production capacity allows the production of up to 80,000 cars per year, the queue for its purchase was 1.5 years in advance. As confirmation of its popularity, in the spring of 2013, it won the “Car of the Year in Russia 2013” ​​award in the “Compact SUV” category.

Like many other car models from Renault, the SUV is traditionally one of the leaders in its class. Objectively, we can say that in terms of quality, available options and cost, it has not only few competitors, but practically none.

After restyling, the new car model was awaited with no less interest than when it first appeared. And the expectations were not in vain - the new Renault Duster is a worthy successor to the previous generation, maintaining excellent driving performance both on asphalt city streets and on unpaved villages or even in complete off-road conditions.

First of all, it is necessary to note the change appearance car - the design of the car turned out really beautiful. The spacious interior and roomy trunk will allow you to travel comfortably in any company. In luxury trim levels, leather steering wheel and seat upholstery are available. The crossover has impressive off-road qualities thanks to a unique combination of high ground clearance, optimal body geometry and the ability to automatically redistribute torque between the front and rear wheels. Despite the presence of an updated, powerful, larger engine, fuel consumption remained at the level of the previous version.

It should be noted that with significant improvements to the car, the manufacturer managed to maintain one of the main advantages - the price still remained affordable.

The AutoGERMES company, the official dealer of the Renault concern in Moscow, thanks to a flexible system of discounts, offers its customers to purchase the Duster model at a favorable price.

New Renault Duster 2018 year, whose photos flooded the Internet, is currently presented only to the European public. The presentation of a new product called Dacia Duster took place at the international motor show in Frankfurt on September 12, 2017.

According to the manufacturer's representatives, sales of the second generation of the budget crossover Duster will start in the EU before the end of the year. Duster 2018 price in Europe will not change significantly, that is, they will ask for a car from 10-11 thousand euros for the basic version. During the presentation of the new model, it was stated several times that the model would still remain the most affordable in its class, but the price would not change. In order to maintain the cost of the new generation of Duster, the designers decided to use the old “B0” platform; talk about a more expensive and modern modular CMF trolley remained at the level of rumors.

Appearance of the new Duster changed dramatically, but the designers had to work within the same dimensions, because the platform remained old. The large radiator grille has a very original look, completely new head optics with LED strips. The taillights are basically hello from the future. Huge roof rails have appeared on the roof, and now 17-inch wheels will be available to buyers. But the most interesting thing about the exterior of the new product can be seen from the side. If you look at the silhouette, you understand that there are much more changes here than it seems. Firstly, the windshield now has a sharper slope (which will have a positive effect on aerodynamics). Secondly, the window sill line has changed its height. Well, perhaps the most unusual thing is the front fenders with plastic inserts, which hints to us about the off-road capabilities and greater practicality of the model. See photos of Duster 2018 below.

Photo Renault Duster 2018

Duster II interior changed beyond recognition. A completely new center console, a solid climate control unit with cool washers and screws. The touch monitor displays not only multimedia, navigation and rear view camera data, but also a projection image from all-round cameras! True, such a function will be available as an additional option. In addition, the touch monitor now displays compass and inclinometer data. The steering wheel not only changed its shape, but also began to move back and forth, plus height adjustment. There is nothing superfluous on the instrument panel - a tachometer, a speedometer and a small on-board computer screen in the middle. Engineers have redesigned the seats, now on a long journey there will be much more comfort. By the way, the mode switch for the all-wheel drive transmission has now become of a substantial size and has moved behind the gearshift lever between the front seats. See photos of the salon below.

Photos of the Duster 2018 interior

There is not much information about the trunk yet. Taking into account the fact that the dimensions of the car have remained virtually unchanged, the volume has remained approximately the same. Naturally, the version with all-wheel drive has a slightly smaller trunk.

Photo of the trunk of the new Duster

Technical specifications Duster 2018

IN technically not many changes. The body length turned out to be about 4.3 meters, with the same wheelbase. The approach angle is 30 and the departure angle is 33 degrees, plus ground clearance of 210 mm. That is, in terms of geometric cross-country ability, the model has not become worse. Which is good news for off-road enthusiasts.

The chassis and suspension remain the same. The settings may change, but the architecture and overall design have changed little. The rear still has the same drum brakes. All-wheel drive is based on the same electromagnetic clutch. The manufacturer made the main bet on the introduction of new electronic systems. So, in addition to all-round cameras, systems for starting uphill and descending from the mountain (Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control) appeared. For the comfort of the driver and passengers, even climate control is provided.

Engine and transmission of the new Duster 2018 already known for the European market. This is a 1.2 liter petrol turbo engine developing up to 125 hp. with a very impressive torque and a 1.5-liter turbodiesel producing 110 horses. The mechanical gearbox options are the same, this is a 5-speed. (for 2WD versions) and a 5-speed option for all-wheel drive. But instead of a traditional automatic transmission, buyers in the EU will now be offered an EDC robotic automatic transmission. In our market, most likely, the same power units will remain, that is, 1.6 and 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline, plus diesel. But what will happen to the clearly outdated 4-band automatic transmission is still unknown. Perhaps it will be replaced with something more acceptable and modern.

Video Duster 2018

Detailed video review of the new second generation Duster from the presentation in Frankfurt. Quite informative and useful video.

When will the new Duster appear in Russia?

Of course, the car is very popular in our market. But the manufacturer will clearly not rush to launch the new product, since the old generation is also selling well. If we take as an analogy the situation with the appearance of the second generation Renault Logan, then from the European premiere to Russian market The car was running for about 2 years. That is, a new generation of affordable crossover will not appear in Russia before the end of 2018 or the beginning of 2019. Moreover, so far there have been no official statements from the Russian division of Renault.

In the fall of 2017, many new products were presented in Frankfurt, most of which will appear on the market in 2018. The Ducia Duster, known as Duster 2018 in Russia, attracted the most attention. Today we will talk about it.

Let us immediately note that calling this model new is not entirely correct, because it has only undergone a deep restyling. Therefore, it is not surprising that the design of the SUV is based on the same modular platform as its predecessor.

Renault Duster 2018 received a completely new design. As for the dimensions, the ground clearance remained the same - 210 mm, but the body has grown in length and width.

The developers focused on the level of the safety system of the updated car. Now motorists can count on a rear view camera, LED optics, as well as several innovative systems.

As it turned out, the main changes affected not the appearance of the car, but its technical characteristics. Separately, I would like to note the line of power plants. For the European market, the new product will be equipped with: a turbocharged unit (motor) and a robotic transmission. There are suggestions that the Duster 2018 in Russia will not surprise motorists in terms of technical characteristics. Most likely, it will be equipped with the usual aspirated engines, as well as a manual transmission with automatic transmission.

Exterior

When you first get acquainted with the car, the question arises: where are all the promised design changes? The car is quite recognizable. But you just have to take a closer look and everything falls into place: a modernized front bumper, a modified false radiator grille, improved optics. All this adds up to make the SUV more modern and innovative. Many were dissatisfied with the passivity of the developers regarding door handles - there are many complaints about them.

The underbody is equipped with metal engine protection, which distinguishes the new Duster from its competitors. As for the headlights, they, like their predecessor, are reflective. Perhaps subsequent modifications will include lenses.

But the rear lights have undergone changes. Now they are presented in a cross-shaped form, which should appeal to fans of the model range. Experts claim that this “know-how” was borrowed from Jeep. Representatives of Renault have not commented on this.

The developers met motorists halfway and added 17-inch wheels, which were not there before. I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of plastic fender liners, which should serve as additional mud flaps. The rearview mirrors do not fold automatically, although it was previously reported that such a feature would appear. Luckily, they are now much easier to fold by hand.

The front-wheel drive version boasts a spacious trunk, thanks to the convenient location of the spare wheel. In the all-wheel drive version, the spare wheel will be located in the trunk itself, which somewhat reduces its capacity.

Interior

Duster 2018 in Russia received a completely new interior. The changes affected not only the central dashboard, but also the air ducts, the multimedia system, as well as the front and rear seats.

The new steering wheel can be adjusted for reach. I was pleasantly surprised by the layout of the dashboard. In its center there is a touch display, which displays all necessary information. The mirror adjuster is located on the dashboard, and not near the gearshift lever, like its predecessor.

I would especially like to note the screen of the multimedia system. The developers changed its position, because previously it was placed too low, which caused discomfort for some drivers. In top trim levels, it will display not only navigation information, but also data transmitted from all-round cameras.

The climate control system is regulated by a separate unit, with switches responsible for air temperature and flow intensity.

The top-end configuration of the Renault Duster 2018 includes:

• Blind spot monitoring system.
• Side airbags.
• Climate control.
• Keyless entry to the salon.
• Start-up assistant.

WITH full list equipment you can find on the official website of the company.

Specifications

It's no secret that the suspension has always been considered one of the strongest points of the French SUV, so they decided not to interfere with its design. During the presentation of the car, we noticed that the hood is fixed with two gas stops - we sincerely hope that the same will happen in the civilian version.

Representatives of the French company reported that the Duster 2018 on the Russian market will be sold with the same engines as its predecessor. The new units will be available only to Europeans.

The restyled version of the SUV will be equipped with electric power steering. Oddly enough, previously only electric steering and power steering were used. This decision can attract even greater interest in the new Duster.

Options and prices

The new Renault Duster was shown to the public in September 2017 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Unfortunately, there is no exact information about the specifications and cost of the new product yet.

Company representatives report that the SUV will appear on the European market in the summer of 2018. The Duster 2018 will reach Russia towards the end of 2018.

Now car enthusiasts can purchase a restyled version of the 2015 SUV. Price basic version– 640,000 rubles. For the maximum modification you will have to pay 1,030,000 rubles.

Prices at the time of writing.

Conclusion

The new Renault Duster, presented in 2017, surprised the automotive world with its bold innovative solutions, as well as its striking design. For the Russian market, the line of power units remained unchanged, but Europeans will receive new engines and transmissions. It is known for sure that the SUV will appear on our market at the end of next year. There is no reliable information about prices and configurations yet.