Renault Duster, a strong and reliable 4×4 with genuine off-road ability.. Renault Duster is a particularly versatile vehicle which combines a spacious interior with saloon-car comfort, while its compact footprint and high ground clearance ensure that it is as at home in and about town as it is on country roads or off the beaten track.
Renault Duster can be ordered with a 1.6 16V 105 petrol engine or a dCi 85 diesel powerplant, both of which have already showcased their qualities under the bonnet of numerous other Renault models.
Both boast particularly thrifty fuel consumption:
– The combined cycle fuel consumption of the 4×2 and 4×4 versions of Renault Duster dCi 85 is just 5.1 and 5.3 litres/100km respectively.
– The combines cycle fuel consumption of the 4×2 and 4×4 versions of Renault Duster 1.6 16V 105 is 7.5 and 7.9 litres/100km respectively.RENAULT DUSTER, A TRUE 4×4 – Assertive all-wheel drive styling…
Today’s all-terrain vehicles are often synonymous with bulk, but Renault Duster is an antidote to that idea. With a length of 4.31 metres and a width of 1.82 metres, Renault Duster is very compact. Its Megane-size proportions ensure that it is as at home in built-up areas as it is off the beaten track. While it clearly belongs to the world of all-terrain vehicles, Renault Duster’s lines are not ostentatious.
Renault Duster is unmistakably a 4×4. From the front, it exudes an impression of toughness: the
wide wheelarches, the imposing lines of the chrome grille and the sump guard clearly emphasise
the 4×4 DNA of Renault Duster. Seen from the side, the high ground clearance, clearly defined
wheelarches and protective mouldings encourage the driver to tackle even the toughest roads and
tracks.
With the Look Pack, owners of Renault Duster can enhance the vehicle’s good looks. This pack
includes 16-inch aluminium alloy wheels, roof bars, extra-tinted rear glass, and satin-finish chrome
exterior mirrors, front and rear skid plates, and sills. A comprehensive range of accessories
(including wing extenders, broad side protectors for doors, lateral bars…) will complete this unique
look.
Inside, the dashboard is modern, uncluttered and functional. Its design varies according to version,
and several areas can be modified with different colours or surface finishes. Renault Duster
introduces a new Brown trim, while a Leather Pack (seats, steering wheel, gear lever knob) is also
available. Particular attention has been paid to its ergonomics to ensure that the controls are
conveniently positioned and that driving data is easy to read: the well-placed, intuitive 4×4 control
button is a perfect example of this.
Genuine go-anywhere ability
Renault Duster was designed to cope with all types of road and track, all over the world. In order to
meet these wide-ranging needs, Renault Duster will be available in both 4×4 and 4×2 form. The
4×2 version has been designed for customers who want good ground clearance and a reassuring
elevated driving position, as well as loose-surface ability, but who don’t have a real need for allwheel
drive.The strengthened underside of Renault Duster is suitable for loose-surfaces and all-terrain use thanks to:
– high ground clearance of 210mm,
– short overhangs (822mm at the front, 820mm at the rear),
– big clearance angles (30 degrees for approach angle; 23 degrees for ramp breakover angle 36 degrees for departure angle).
Renault Duster is a vehicle that is easy to use. It is lightweight for its size: 1,160kg for the 4×2 version and 1,250kg for the 4×4 version1. Combined with compact dimensions, this ensures Renault Duster is particularly agile. Renault Duster is built on the B0/Logan platform which is widely acclaimed for its strength, reliability and durability.
At the front, the pseudo MacPherson-type suspension with wishbones is identical to the layout employed by Logan and Sandero, although strengthened for off-road use.
At the rear, the 4×4 version’s rear multi-arm arrangement was specifically developed for Renault Duster, while the programmed-deflection flexible H-beam favoured for the 4×2 versions is strong and permits a large boot, which is a key consideration for our customers. Both solutions deliver a comfortable ride and allow high ground clearance.
To confirm Renault Duster’s strength and reliability, Renault Duster covered the equivalent of four million kilometres in a wide range of climates and in particularly punishing conditions. Renault Duster 4×4 is equipped with a new six-speed gearbox with a short first ratio (5.79kph per 1,000 rpm) which allows the vehicle to travel at very slow speed on uneven terrain, and improves performance as you pull away from standstill with heavy loads or on steep slopes. This simple, efficient and economical solution was favoured in order to meet the needs of Renault Duster customers.
The TL8 gearbox offers:
– optimized output thanks to a single gearbox and module architecture which limits the number of gears engaged, and thanks to the use of a low-viscosity lubricant;
– compactness: gearbox and gearshift module are positioned alongside each other with a view to freeing up cabin space and keeping interior roominess.
– controlled mass: on the TL8 gearbox, the short first gear, instead of a transfer box, optimizes the number of gears engaged (and thus the mass) for a maximum level of performance
