Especificaciones y análisis del Dacia Duster
Power
131HP
Torque
240Nm
Consumption
7.1l/100
Emissions
162g/km
0-100 km/h
11.1s
Top Speed
191km/h
Weight
1309kg
Price
17,050€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
FWD
5 / 5 doors
445 L
50 L
96 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Dacia Duster Prestige TCE 96 kW (130 CV) 4x2 GPF · 131 CV (2019-2020)
General description
The 2018 Dacia Duster represents the maturity of a concept that conquered Europe: the honest and affordable SUV. With this generation, the Duster not only maintained its practical and robust essence but also donned a more attractive look and, most importantly, welcomed the brilliant 1.3 TCe 131 HP engine under its hood. This engine completely transformed the perception of the car, moving it from a purely rational purchase to an option with a heart full of life and pleasure, proving that intelligence and emotion can go hand in hand.
Driving experience
Behind the wheel, the feeling is one of surprising agility. The 131 HP TCe engine pushes with an energy and refinement unprecedented in the model, making every overtake and highway merge feel safe and effortless. The suspension, clearly comfort-oriented, absorbs road irregularities with remarkable efficiency, conveying a pleasant feeling of floating without being clumsy. Although its height causes some body roll in corners, it inspires confidence and a robustness that invites exploration of broken roads where others would hesitate. It's a car that makes you feel calm, capable, and free.
Design and aesthetics
The design of the 2018 Duster is a statement of intent. Its lines became more muscular and horizontal, with an imposing grille and marked wheel arches that give it an undeniable presence on the road. The rear lights, with their cross-shaped light signature, add a unique touch of character. Inside, the qualitative leap is evident. Without sacrificing simplicity and durable hard plastics, the Prestige trim features a better-organized dashboard, more pleasant-to-the-touch controls, and ergonomics that make you feel at ease from the first moment. It's a design without frills, functional and honest.
Technology and features
In its Prestige trim, the Duster breaks away from the idea of a spartan car. The Media Nav Evolution infotainment system, although simple, more than delivers by offering navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and an intuitive interface. The inclusion of features like the rearview camera, blind-spot detector, or automatic climate control elevates the user experience to a level of comfort and safety unexpected in its price range. It's not a technological showcase, but it offers exactly what you need for daily life, making every journey easier and safer without unnecessary complications.
Competition
In a market saturated with compact SUVs, the Dacia Duster plays in its own league. While rivals like the SEAT Arona or the Renault Captur may offer more sophisticated interiors or sportier dynamics, none can compete with the Duster's combination of space, robustness, and price. Its main rival is prejudice. For those seeking maximum functionality, real off-road capability in its 4x4 versions, and a competent engine without overpaying, the Duster stands as an almost unbeatable option, going head-to-head with theoretically superior models.
Conclusion
The Dacia Duster Prestige 1.3 TCe 131 HP is the culmination of a successful formula. It's a vehicle that gives you much more than you expect for what you pay. It retains the robustness and space that have always characterized it, but adds an exceptional engine that fills it with verve and refinement, along with equipment that makes it comfortable and modern. Driving it is a rewarding experience that reconciles you with smart purchasing, leaving a pleasant aftertaste of satisfaction and the certainty of having made a brilliant choice, with both head and heart.