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Dacia Duster facelift 2013 1.6 LPG (105 Hp)
Overall Rating
Dacia Duster:
The Dacia Duster is a family of subcompact crossovers produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2010, currently in its third generation. It is marketed as the Renault Duster in certain markets such as Latin America, Russia, Ukraine, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. The first generation was rebadged and restyled as the Nissan Terrano in CIS countries and India. It was introduced in March 2010, and is the third model of the Dacia brand based on the Logan platform, after the Sandero....(Read more on Wikipedia)
facelift 2013 Overview:
Dacia Duster (facelift 2013). With 144 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1245 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 12.8 s). The top speed reaches 162 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
1.6 LPG (105 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Performance is basic, similar to the 1.6 petrol, adequate for city driving but struggles with spirited driving or heavy loads.
Fuel Economy
While LPG consumption is high, the significantly lower price of LPG makes it a very economical choice for running costs where available.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional value for money in the SUV segment.
- • Robust and reliable mechanicals, especially the dCi engines.
- • Good ground clearance and available 4WD make it capable off-road.
- • Spacious interior and practical boot capacity.
- • Simple, no-frills design appeals to practical buyers.
Cons:
- • Interior quality and refinement are basic compared to rivals.
- • Older petrol engines (1.6 105hp) can feel underpowered and thirsty.
- • Limited advanced safety features and a 3-star Euro NCAP rating.
- • Road noise can be noticeable at higher speeds.
- • Basic infotainment and technology features.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Duster: 2010 - 2013).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Dacia |
| Model: | Duster |
| Generation: | facelift 2013 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.6 LPG (105 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 2013 |
| End of production: | 2017 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 65.7 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 144 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | K4M 642 More details about the engine K4M 642 |
| Engine displacement: | 1598 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.8 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol / LPG |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 9 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 12.8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 12.8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 162 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.9 kg/Hp, 84.3 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.6 kg/Nm, 115.7 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 12.2 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1245 |
| Max. weight: | 1745 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4315 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1821 mm mm [1mm less] |
| Height: | 1625 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2674 mm mm [1mm more] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
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