The third-generation Dacia Duster keeps its rugged five-door SUV character while broadening its mechanical range, mixing frugal combustion options with electrified assistance.
Each Dacia Duster engine targets a different owner. The 1.0 i Eco-G MT runs on LPG with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive, favouring low running costs. The 1.2 AT 4WD adds a robotic transmission and all-wheel-drive traction, while the 1.6 i E-Tech AT pairs a hybrid powertrain with an automatic drivetrain for relaxed town driving.
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 1.6 i E-Tech AT, for example, is offered in Expression and Journey equipment configurations, so the same hybrid automatic can arrive with different comfort, infotainment and convenience content. Check the specification cards, since availability varies by engine.
Dacia Duster battery capacity here supports hybrid assistance, not plug-in driving. Both the 1.2 DCT 4WD and the 1.6 i E-Tech AT use a lithium-ion battery that recharges through braking and engine load, allowing short electric pulls at low speed. No charging cable is needed; you simply refuel as usual.