Duster is a family SUV and bushwhacker in one
The Duster's looks avoids the dainty, city fashionista look and refines the tough-cookie style, which speaks volumes about its go-anywhere capabilities.
It’s rare to find a crossover SUV that’s both a family car and a bushwhacker in one, but Renault has pulled it off with the Duster. If you want a crossover that can fit an average family and their luggage in comfort, the Duster is the answer.
The 1.5dCi Zen, is a front-wheel drive boasting a range of technology and features. It’s got new design 16-inch wheels, black roof rails and prominent automatic LED daytime running lights.
The look avoids the dainty, city fashionista look so prevalent in the segment and refines the tough-cookie style, which speaks volumes about its go-anywhere capabilities.
The interior is touched up with a modern-looking dashboard and the rear seats are split-foldable to create more loading space and there are numerous storage nooks around the dash to hide oddments from prying eyes. New technology includes a semi-flush 8-inch multimedia display with radio, USB ports, audio streaming, Bluetooth telephone connectivity, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Duster 1.5 dCi Zen 4×2 model is powered by a 1.5l four-cylinder turbo-diesel. In this Zen guise it kicks out 66kW and 210Nm and powers the front wheels only via a five-speed manual transmission.
It has great fuel economy too, claiming an exceptional 5.1l/100km on average, making it a good choice if you rack up mileage. It’s assisted by conveniences such as a speed limiter and cruise control and the body is well-controlled at higher speeds. You also have no fear of potholes, manholes or speed humps in city surroundings, thanks to a higher-than-average ground clearance.
But if you live in the city and have the occasional need for gravel driving, the Renault Duster is perfect with all the things required to navigate the concrete jungles comfortably.
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