Especificaciones y análisis del Dacia Duster
Power
105HP
Torque
148Nm
Consumption
8l/100
Emissions
185g/km
0-100 km/h
12.8s
Top Speed
160km/h
Weight
1325kg
Price
13,900€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
AWD
5 / 5 doors
443 L
50 L
77 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Duster Base 1.6 110 CV 4x4 (2010)
General description
The 2010 Dacia Duster wasn't just a car; it was a quiet revolution. It arrived to break all the rules, proving that adventure and 4x4 capability were not a luxury reserved for a few. It opened the door to a world of possibilities for families and dreamers on a tight budget, offering a genuine all-terrain vehicle at a price that seemed impossible.
Driving experience
Driving this Duster is an analog and pure experience. Its 105 horsepower doesn't aim to break speed records, but to get you to your destination no matter the road. The 1.6 gasoline engine feels willing, and the 6-speed manual gearbox, with a very short first gear, is your best ally on difficult terrain. The 4x4 traction gives you unwavering confidence, while the suspension absorbs irregularities with a solidity that makes you feel invincible. It's not a car for racing; it's a faithful companion for exploring.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is honesty made into a body. Muscle, functionality, and zero pretense. The flared wheel arches and its notable ground clearance scream 'adventure.' Inside, simplicity is the norm; hard plastics designed to withstand the test of time and demanding use, and surprising space for both passengers and in its generous trunk. It's a design that doesn't deceive, that promises robustness and delivers it in spades.
Technology and features
The technology in this Duster focuses on the essential: the mechanics. Forget about touch screens or advanced driving assistants. Here, the star is proven and reliable engineering: a robust engine, a precise manual transmission, and an effective all-wheel-drive system. It's the technology that won't leave you stranded in the middle of nowhere, the kind that can be understood and repaired. Its greatest innovation was making this mechanical reliability accessible to everyone.
Competition
At its launch, the Duster played in a league of its own. While other compact SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai or the Ford Kuga competed on price and equipment, the Duster offered real off-road capability for a fraction of their cost. Its true rivals were almost non-existent, perhaps small 4x4s like the Suzuki Jimny, but without its space and versatility. It created a new segment, that of the honest and affordable SUV.
Conclusion
The first-generation Dacia Duster is an icon in its own right. It represents the freedom to explore, the intelligence of not paying for the superfluous, and the confidence in simple and durable mechanics. Despite its somewhat high fuel consumption and spartan interior, its practical and adventurous spirit won hearts. It's more than a car; it's a tool for creating memories, a passport to adventure that democratized the dream of owning a 4x4.