Especificaciones y análisis del Dacia Duster
Power
105HP
Torque
148Nm
Consumption
7.2l/100
Emissions
167g/km
0-100 km/h
12.8s
Top Speed
162km/h
Weight
1235kg
Price
15,900€
Technical summary
Gasolina o GLP
Manual 5v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
475 L
50 L
77 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Duster Laureate 1.6 105 CV 4x2 GLP (2012)
General description
The 2010 Dacia Duster was not just a car; it was a statement of intent. It disrupted the market by offering the aesthetics and versatility of an SUV at a price that seemed impossible. This LPG Laureate version raised the stakes, becoming the symbol of a smart purchase: a spacious, robust vehicle with a ridiculously low cost per kilometer thanks to its bi-fuel system, all wrapped in the peace of mind of a new car.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the Duster transports you to a purer, more honest driving experience. Its 105 horsepower doesn't aim for acceleration records but to move you with competence and bombproof reliability. The hydraulic steering and 5-speed manual transmission connect you to the road in a way that modern cars have forgotten. Its suspension, designed more for comfort on broken roads than for perfect asphalt, inspires confidence to venture beyond the city, reminding you that true excitement isn't always in speed, but in freedom.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is an ode to functionality. Muscular lines and pronounced wheel arches give it an imposing presence, that of a genuine off-roader that isn't afraid to get dirty. Inside, simplicity is the norm. The plastics are hard and the equipment is just enough, but everything is in its place and built to last. Space is its great luxury, with a roomy cabin for five passengers and a 475-liter trunk that invites you to load everything up and start a new adventure without a second thought.
Technology and features
The Duster's technology is one of logic and durability. You won't find touch screens or complex driving assistants. Instead, it offers proven and robust solutions like its indirect injection engine, an eternal iron block. The real innovation lies in its LPG system, a technology that in 2012 earned it the coveted ECO label and allowed for a drastic reduction in fuel costs, proving that the smartest technology is the one that takes care of your wallet and the environment.
Competition
At its launch, the Dacia Duster had hardly any direct rivals. Its competition wasn't other SUVs, which cost much more, but second-hand cars or B-segment city cars. No other new vehicle could offer so much space, that adventurous aesthetic, and the versatility of an SUV for a similar price. The Duster didn't compete; it created its own category, attracting drivers who valued the intelligence of the purchase over brand prestige.
Conclusion
The Dacia Duster 1.6 LPG is more than a car; it's the embodiment of common sense. It represents the victory of pragmatism over the superfluous, a vehicle that gives you everything you need and nothing you don't. Driving it is feeling that you've made the right decision, a master purchase that offers you freedom, space, and minimal running costs. It's an honest, hardworking, and faithful car, a life companion that will never let you down and will always remind you of the value of the essential.