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Renault Duster I 2.0 (135 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Renault 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)
I Overview:
Renault Duster (I). With 195 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11 l/100km). Weighing only 1299 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 11.2 s). The top speed reaches 168 km/h. A sport utility vehicle offering higher ground clearance and versatile cargo space. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Duster I received a 3-star Euro NCAP rating in 2011, indicating an adequate but not class-leading level of safety, particularly in adult occupant protection compared to more modern rivals.
2.0 (135 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers decent power but the automatic transmission slightly dulls responsiveness and adds to acceleration time compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is noticeably worse than the manual 2.0L variant, a trade-off for the convenience of an automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Excellent value for money and affordability
- • Good ground clearance and available AWD for off-road capability
- • Practical and spacious interior for its class
- • Robust and simple mechanicals, leading to good reliability
- • Low running costs, especially with diesel engines
Cons:
- • Basic interior quality and limited refinement
- • Some engines can be noisy, especially the diesels
- • Limited advanced safety features
- • Performance can be sluggish with smaller engines or AWD variants
- • Dated design compared to more modern rivals
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Renault |
| Model: | Duster |
| Generation: | I |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (135 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 2011 |
| End of production: | June, 2015 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | SUV |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 135 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 67.6 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 195 Nm @ 3750 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | F4R |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| 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: | 5.4 l |
| Coolant: | 4.5 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 82.7 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 93 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 11.05:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 8.3 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 4 |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 11.2 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 11.2 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 168 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.6 kg/Hp, 103.9 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.7 kg/Nm, 150.1 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 10.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1299 |
| Max. weight: | 1799 |
| Max load: | 500 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1570 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 408 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4315 mm mm |
| Width: | 1822 mm mm |
| Height: | 1690 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2673 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1560 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1567 mm |
| Front overhang: | 822 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 820 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 205 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Tires size | 215/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent coil spring |
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