The restyled first-generation Dacia Duster keeps the formula that made it popular: a compact five-door SUV with honest proportions, generous ground clearance and running costs that stay close to those of an ordinary family hatchback.
Each Dacia Duster engine suits a different routine. The 1.6 MT gasoline version with all-wheel drive handles rough tracks and winter roads, while the 1.5 EDC diesel pairs a robotic transmission with front-wheel drive for economical commuting. An LPG-capable 1.6 MT lowers fuel bills further, and this powertrain range extends beyond these examples.
SUV 5-doors — Dacia Duster Engines and Transmissions
SUV 5-doors Dacia Duster Engines and Transmissions
Dacia Duster trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version rather than replacing it. The 1.2 MT gasoline front-wheel-drive model, for instance, appears as Ambiance or Laureate: the same drivetrain, different comfort and convenience equipment. Higher trims typically add climate control, better audio and cosmetic touches, so check each car's actual specification.