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Dacia Duster Estate 1.2 TCe 130 Expression 5dr 4X4

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1199
Trim	Expression
Price	£23,800
Engine Power - BHP	130
Acceleration	11
Top Speed	112 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135
Length	4343 mm
Width	1813 mm
Height	1621 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	472 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1390 kg

Driver Convenience

7" digital driver display
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Cruise control and speed limiter
Driver attention warning
eCall emergency system
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 camera
Rear parking sensors
Rescue code
Rev counter
Stop/start system
Tailgate
Traffic sign recognition with speed alert/Intelligent speed assist (ISA)

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

All wheel drive system

Entertainment

10.1" media display with DAB, smartphone replication, bluetooth, connected services, 4 speakers, USB-C plug (front and rear)
USB connection for data transfer and charging

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Auto lighting system
Automatic wipers
Black with white trim radiator grille
Body coloured door handles
Dusk sensor
Electric front windows with driver's one touch operation
Electric rear windows
Front and rear body coloured bumpers
Front door sill protection strip
Grey air vent inserts
Grey door mirrors
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
Side protection
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
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
High central armrest with console storage
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Manual air conditioning
Map pocket on front seat backs
Single front passenger seat
Steel grey interior door handles
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
Adaptive hill descent control
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
Electric parking brake
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

Denim decopart on instrument panel and door with textile

Wheels

17" Diamond cut tergan alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	135

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1199
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	78
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	83.6
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	40.9
WLTP - MPG - Medium	53.3

General

Generation Mark	3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	24A
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)	11
Engine Power - BHP	130
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	230
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	112 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/65 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	TERGAN
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1621 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1661 mm
Length	4343 mm
Wheelbase	2658 mm
Width	1813 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2069 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1895 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1548 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	472 l
Max. Loading Weight	505 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	730
Minimum Kerbweight	1390 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.86 m

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