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Dacia Duster Estate 1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel Essential 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Essential
Price	£19,100
Engine Power - BHP	100
Acceleration	14.1
Top Speed	101 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	43.5
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	147
Length	4343 mm
Width	1813 mm
Height	1616 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	472 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1276 kg

Driver Convenience

Analogue dials with 3.5" TFT instrument panel
Cruise control and speed limiter
Driver attention warning
eCall emergency system
Eco mode
Electric power assisted steering
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Event data recoder
Lane departure warning with lane keep assist
On board computer, odometer, trip computer, average fuel consumption, average speed, service indicator, outside temperature gauge
Rear parking sensors
Rescue code
Rev counter
Smartphone holder on dashboard
Stop/start system
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)

Entertainment

Media Control - DAB Radio with display on instrument panel, steering wheel controls, bluetooth, 4 speakers and USB-C plug
USB connection for data transfer and charging

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Auto lighting system
Black door handles
Black door mirrors
Black with white trim radiator grille
Dusk sensor
Electric front windows with driver's one touch operation
Front and rear body coloured bumpers
Front door sill protection strip
Grey air vent inserts
Grey front skid plate
Heated rear windows with wash wipe
High level third rear brake light
LED automatic daytime running lights
Longitudinal roof bars
Manually adjustable door mirrors
Rain sensor
Rear roof spoiler
Rear side wing doors
Tinted windows
Underbody protection skid plates
Wheel arch protection and snorkel in starkle
Y-shaped LED lighting signature

Interior Features

1/3-2/3 split folding rear bench seat back
3 rear height adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
4 way adjustable front passenger seat
6 way adjustable driver seat
Black interior door handles
Boot light
Carpet mats
Driver and passenger vanity mirror with cover
Fabric upholstery
Front 12v plug
Front head restraints
Front passenger reading light
Gear shift indicator
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable front headrests
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Manual air conditioning
Map pocket on front seat backs
Single front passenger seat
Synthetic leather steering wheel

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - front and side driver and passengers including curtain airbags
ABS and Emergency brake assist
Advanced emergency braking system
Alcohol imoboliser predisposal
ASR traction control with Electronic stability control
Child locks on rear doors
Door open visual and audible warning
Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened warning
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist
Side impact protection
Tyre pressure monitor
Vehicle dynamic control

Security

Automatic central locking
Engine immobiliser
Remote central locking

Trim

Grey decopart on instrument panel and door with textile

Wheels

16" Jante steel wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	147
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	126

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	999
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	72.2
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	81.34
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	35.3
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	43.5
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	39.2
WLTP - MPG - High	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	35.8
WLTP - MPG - Medium	48.7

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %	70
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %	84
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09	3
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %	60
NCAP Safety Assist %	57
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	14.1
Engine Power - BHP	100
Engine Power - RPM	4400
Engine Torque - NM	160
Engine Torque - RPM	2200
Top Speed	101 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/70 R16
Tyre Size Rear	215/70 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1616 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1656 mm
Length	4343 mm
Wheelbase	2657 mm
Width	1813 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2069 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1765 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1545 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	472 l
Max. Loading Weight	489 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	675
Minimum Kerbweight	1276 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.86 m

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