PRESS KIT

2013, November the 27th

NEW RENAULT DUSTER

MORE DUSTER THAN EVER
Renault renews Duster, the robust SUV, which adopts :

a reaffirmed exterior design and a renewed inside,

new equipment and increasing services,

new engines for more versatility and performance.

Since its launch in 2010 and its progressive marketing in different areas of the world, Renault Duster conquered
more than 400,000 customers.

Change outside, revolution inside

New Renault Duster gains a new front-end that underlines its go-anywhere looks. The redesigned grille features a new air
intake and the new double-optic headlights include daytime running lights.
The interior gets a revamp too, with a brand new dashboard and redesigned seats.

New equipment and enhanced features

New Renault Duster delivers more: 4 airbags, cruise control with speed limiter, rear park assist and Renault MEDIA Nav
(option or standard depending on version).

Engine range extended for extra versatility and performance

Renault Duster gets petrol 1.6 16v 105 and diesel dCi 85 and 110 engines, which already proved their efficiency on many
Renault vehicles.
These engines perfectly answers price, robustness and usage cost criteria looked for by our customers.
New Renault Duster has substantial improvements in acoustic comfort: the overall noise level on board has been halved.

A hardworking compact SUV

New Renault Duster maintains all the qualities that made Duster a success, including versatility in use, all-terrain abilities
for the 4x2 version and off-road abilities for the 4x4 version.

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CHANGE OUTSIDE, REVOLUTION INSIDE

An emphatic 4x4 look

Major changes inside

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NEW EQUIPMENT AND ENHANCED FEATURES

New equipment

Multimedia gets on board

More active and passive safety

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RELIABLE ENGINES WITH VERY LITTLE FUEL CONSUMPTION

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Proven engines

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Reduced fuel consumption and acoustic comfort increase

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RENAULT GROUP KNOW-HOW FOR THIS HARDWORKING SUV

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A real offroader in 4x4 version

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Renowned reliability

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Duster, a global calling vehicle

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CHANGE OUTSIDE, REVOLUTION INSIDE
An emphatic 4x4 look
The front end has been upgraded, with a redesigned grille, featuring two chrome-plated strips and housing a new, low
set air intake and new double-optic headlights with daytime running lights.
The upgrades underscore the cars on-road stance and robust, go-anywhere character.

New DUSTER-labeled roof bars with slatted supports underline the cars SUV character, while new 16-inch Dark
Metal alloy wheels and Mud and Snow tires revitalize the profile of New Renault Duster.

At the rear, new sharply outlined light units echo the styling cues of the front end. Further design enhancements include
a chrome-plated tailpipe (depending on version), new 4WD lettering for 4x4 versions, and a new castellated
nameplate trim.

Duster is now available in a new body color: Comte Grey.

Major changes inside

The interior design of New Renault Duster has been upgraded to reflect the exterior styling, positioning it clearly in the
world of four-wheel-drive vehicles.
The dashboard has been redesigned to feature a central console flanked by two vertical surrounds that emphasize its
robust appearance.

Darker cabin color schemes underline the strong character and sound 4x4 credentials of New Renault Duster.
The seats have been redesigned, and the back of the rear bench seat reinforced for improved comfort.
New Renault Duster comes with three new upholstery choices, including one in leather.

New Renault Duster proudly restates its go-anywhere aspiration, both inside and out.

We built on the appeal of the original model and its proportions. Identity components such as the grille have been
modernized. We have also enhanced the 4x4 cues of the vehicle, while keeping all its useful features. New Renault
Duster gains an even more assertive character while maintaining its initial DNA.
David Durand, Head of Styling for the Entry range

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NEW EQUIPMENT AND ENHANCED FEATURES
New equipment
To address customers expectations, New Renault Duster ships
with more new useful equipment.

Cruise control and speed limiter (on some versions) controls

are located on the central console (system activation) and
steering wheel (speed setting).
Rear park assist (on some versions) uses sensors fitted in the
rear bumper to detect when the car is nearing an obstacle
behind it and warn the driver accordingly.

The power window controls, now located on the doors (front and rear) are
equipped with a one-touch function on the drivers side (on some versions).

New Renault Duster provides even more cabin space and a trunk volume increased
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with a boot capacity up to 475 liters (1,636 liters with the rear bench folded down).
The new model can carry objects up to 2.70 meters long (with front passenger seat
pulled down) and has up to 3.3 liters of additional interior stowage space.

A new removable, stiff luggage shelf offers easy access to the contents of the trunk and helps to better organize storage.

443 liters for 4x4 models with tire repair kit, 408 liters for 4x4 models with spare wheel.

Multimedia gets on board

Multimedia arrives on New Renault Duster with two offers.

- Renault MEDIA Nav, an easy-to-use multimedia system (some versions). The large 7-inch (18-cm) touchscreen
features a clear startpage for intuitive browsing among the four functions of the menu: radio, media, phone and settings.
Renault MEDIA Nav includes Bluetooth connectivity to connect its phone in order to receive or make calls safely. For a
convenient connection, personal mobile devices such MP3 player can be plugged on USB and jack connectors mounted
on the front panel.

- Plug&Radio, the essential multimedia system, is a simple and effective technology comprising a radio, an MP3compatible CD player, Bluetooth connectivity to listen to music from its nomadic device or phone in complete safety, and
jack and USB plugs on the dash front.

Renault MEDIA Nav

Plug & Radio

More active and passive safety

The electronic stability control function (ESC) with anti-slipping function is available as optional. The system
keeps the vehicle on course in the toughest conditions, when avoiding obstacles, losing grip in bends and driving on
slippery surfaces.
Fitted as standard, emergency brake assist (EBA) rounds out the ABS anti-lock braking system.

Setting the highest levels in safety for all the occupants, New Renault Duster is equipped from the first level with front
driver and passenger airbags, but also, as option, side head-and-chest airbags and belt pretensioners at front seats
(depending on version).
A visual and sound signal alerts drivers (standard) and front-seat passengers (option) who forget to buckle up.
As standard, the rear seats are fitted with Isofix fasteners for safe, uncomplicated attachment of baby and child seats.

PERSONALIZED LEISURE
New Renault Duster offers a wide range of possibilities for personalization, with a comprehensive range of accessories.

Stronger 4x4 styling

Two special packs are available to further emphasize the adventurous look of New Renault Duster and express its
personality.

Adventure pack includes wing extenders (to protect the wheel arches against abrasion and chipping) and door-

sill protectors (to protect against impacts).

Off-road pack features a footboard and a bull bar.

Accessories that make everyday life easier

New Renault Duster provides enhanced interior protection, with a range of protective mats for the trunk and cabin
(including a rubber mat with high edges), a restraining grille between the trunk and the back seats, and seat covers.
Accessories highly expected are still available: front armrest and boot threshold.
Additional equipment includes crosswise roof bars, supporting up to 100 kg, and a loading tray.

Comfort and piece of mind

For even more comfort and peace of mind, New Renault Duster is now available with front park assist, adding to an
already comprehensive range of safety accessories.

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RELIABLE ENGINES WITH VERY LITTLE FUEL CONSUMPTION
Proven engines
Renault Duster is available with 1.6 16v 105 petrol and dCi 85 and 110 diesel engines, which already proved their
efficience on many Renault vehicles.
These engines perfectly answers price, robustness and usage cost criteria looked for by our customers.

Petrol engine 1.6 16v 105

The 1.6 16v 105 hp engine is available for 4x2 and 4x4 versions (depending on countries). This engine develops a
maximum power of 77 kW at 5,750 rpm and a maximum torque of 148 Nm at 3,750 rpm.
Its power associated to a sequential multipoint injection ensures a direct and smooth answer, while offering a mastered
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consumption (7.6 l / 100 km in 4x2 and 7.9 l2 / 100 km in 4x4).

This engine is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox in 4x4 version and a fifth-speed manual gearbox in 4x2 version.

Diesel engine 1.5 dCi 85 in 4x2, 1.5 dCi 110 in 4x4

For diesel engines, Renault Duster proposes 1.5 dCi 85 engine in 4x2 and 1.5 dCi 110 engine in 4x4.
Diesel engine 1.5 dCi has a second-generation direct Common rail fuel injection system. It ensures that only the minimum
amount of fuel is injected into the cylinders for optimized fuel consumption. The dCi 85 engine is mated to a fifth-speed
manual gearbox, while 1.5 dCi 110 is mated to a six-speed one.
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Fuel consumption is mastered with 5.1 l / 100 km for 1.5 dCi 85 and 5.2 l2 / 100 km for 1.5 dCi 110.
Renault Duster dCi 85 4x2 torque stands at 200 Nm at 1,750 rpm and dCi 110 4x4 at 240 Nm at 1,750 rpm.

All 4x4 are mated to a six-speed manual gearbox which enhances the off-road capabilities of New Renault
Duster.
It features a short-staged first gear affording:
- smooth, gradual response at low speeds over uneven terrain,
- powerful pull-away on steep gradients,
- effective downhill load retention.

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Consommation et missions according to applicable legislation

Consumption and emissions currently under homologation for 1.5 dCi 85
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Reduced fuel consumption and acoustic comfort increase

Reduces fuel consumption with the Gear Shift Indicator (GSI)
The Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) uses visual signals to inform drivers of optimum revs for shifting up or down, to reduce fuel
consumption.

Substantial improvements in acoustic comfort

The overall noise level on board New Renault Duster has been halved.

This very substantial improvement in acoustic comfort has been achieved by reducing noise from three sources:
- road noise ;
- engine noise ;
- and wind noise.

Engines mated to the six-speed manual gearbox also benefit from improved acoustics at high speed; the noise
level at 130 kph in New Renault Duster is comparable to that at 90 kph on the previous version.

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RENAULT GROUP KNOW-HOW FOR THIS HARDWORKING SUV

New Renault Duster keeps the same compact body proportions 4.31 m long and 2 m wide for impressive agility.
Sitting high up, drivers have excellent visibility and can anticipate any obstacles, for optimum safety.

A real offroader in 4x4 version

In its 4x4 version, New Renault Duster is ideal for off-road use:

- reinforced underbody
- high ground clearance (210 mm), for handling uneven terrain
- true off-roader clearance angles: approach angle 29.3, ramp breakover angle 23, and departure angle 34.9.

Compact footprint and light weight make for superb agility and enhanced off-road performance.

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4x4 TO ORDER

Using the intuitive 4x4 control on the central console, the driver can adapt vehicle capabilities to actual
conditions as required.
4x2 Mode
In 4x2 mode, the transmission is locked into two-wheel drive. This mode, the most fuel economical, is suitable for driving
on good, dry road surfaces.
Auto Mode
In Auto mode, torque is split between front and rear axles
automatically on the basis of actual grip conditions, up to
50 % on the rear axles.
Lock Mode

In Lock mode, the system locks electronically into fourwheel drive, transferring 50% of engine torque to the rear
wheels on a permanent basis. This mode is recommended
at low speeds on uneven or low-grip surfaces (snow, mud,
dirt, sand).

Renault Duster 4x4 is equipped with a 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;
- a solution to keep the cost down: the TL8 gearbox is derived from the TL4 gearbox which is a high production volume
organ within the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
The 16 wheels on New Renault Duster are fitted with Mud and Snow tires featuring a special tread that clears mud,
sand and soft snow more efficiently.

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Renowned reliability
Duster benefits from the Renault groups expertise in quality and uses the reinforced processes and standards of the
Renault-Nissan Alliance.
New Renault Duster is produced at the Pitesti plant in Romania.
The Pitesti plant, like all Renaults manufacturing facilities, subscribes to the Renault Production Way, rolled out at all
Renault group plants.
Duster benefits from the reliability of Alliance engines, among them the 1.5 dCi, which is the best-selling Alliance
engine with over one million units sold in 2012. New Renault Duster also draws on all Nissans experience in 4x4
vehicles.

Dependable vehicles
Like all Renault vehicles, New Duster undergo rigorous testing under the most extreme conditions.
In addition to the classic bench tests, all new Renault vehicles go through extensive testing under the toughest of real-life
conditions to ensure they offer long-life rugged reliability.

In addition to the 4 million kilometers of tests run for the first-generation Duster, New Renault Duster has gone
through a further 1,6 million kilometers of validation trials. And engine tuning has undergone high-altitude tests to
verify behavior under different air composition conditions.
All Duster systems have undergone tests simulating three years of real-life use, with repeated open/close cycles for doors
and windows, seat and mirror adjustments, horn operation, and so on.

Duster, a global calling vehicle

Conceived on international Renault platform, Duster is manufactured with Dacia and Renault in different plants according
to the marketing countries. Depending on markets, specific fittings are made to the vehicle to take into account global
customers needs.

In Romania
Since April 2010, Duster is manufactured at Pitesti plant under Dacia label for a marketing in Europe, in Turkey and in the
Maghreb. Duster is also manufactured under Renault label since June 2010 for a marketing in the Middle-East (Isral,
Jordan, Syria, Lebanon), in Egypt and in other African countries, then in Gulf countries in 2011.
Dacia Duster is a true success and conquered more than 450 000 customers in three years of marketing. In 2012,
it is among the prizewinners of the ten cars the most sold in France.

In South-America
Duster is manufactured under Renault label since October 2011 for a marketing in Brazil and Argentina. Renault Duster
proposes a specific version developed by Renault Design Latin America and Renault Technologies Amrique, which
mainly takes into account engine fitting to Flex Fuel.
In Argentina, Duster has been elected car of the year 2011 in the SUV category among a choice of 35 new models.
Since February 2012, Sofasa (Colombia) plant produces Duster under Renault label, for a marketing in Colombia,
Mexico, Equator, Chili, Peru and Central America.

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In Russia
Since March 2012, Duster is manufactured under Renault label at Avtoframos plant for a marketing in Russia. This
version mainly gets a extreme cold fitting.
With more 100,000 Duster sold at the end of August 2013 from its launch, Duster comes at the end of August
2013 on top of Renault vehicles sold in the country (39 % of global sales).

In India
Duster is manufactured at Chennai plant under Renault label for a marketing in India (May 2012), in South Africa (June
2013) and in Indonesia (September 2013). It is also manufactured since January 2013 under Dacia label for a marketing
in United-Kingdom, in Cyprus, in Malta and in Ireland.
Renault Duster proposes with Renault Design India a specific version that fits India needs which includes a right-hand
drive and a two-colors dashboard.
Commercial success since its launch in July 2012, Renault Duster is now part of the 15 models the most sold in
India. It represents more than two thirds of the sales of Renault in the country, and positions itself second on the SUV
segment on the Indian market.
Renault Duster received the 2013 car of year price 2013 in India (Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY). This price greets
the intrinsic qualities of a model: design, comfort, safety, innovations and performances. It rewards extremely popular cars
in India and the tremendous success of this new model on the Indian market. Duster Renault created a new segment
and has already seduced 70,000 customers within one year of marketing.

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Contact Presse : Renault Presse - +33.1.76.84.63.36

Sites Internet : www.media.renault.com - www.renault.com

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