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Dacia Duster Estate 1.5 Blue dCi Prestige 5dr 4X4

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	1461
Trim	Prestige
Price	£20,495
Engine Power - BHP	115
Acceleration	10.3
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
Length	4341 mm
Width	1804 mm
Height	1621 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	411 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 kg

Driver Convenience

Blind spot monitoring
Bluetooth connectivity
Centre differential lock with selectable 2WD, Auto and Lock modes
Cruise control
Eco mode
Electric power assisted steering
MediaNav Evolution 7" touchscreen multimedia system with satellite navigation, Apple car play and Android auto, RDS with TMC, siri voice recognition
Multi view camera
On board computer, odometer, trip computer, average fuel consumption, average speed, service indicator, outside temperature gauge
Rear parking camera
Rear parking sensors
Rev counter
Speed limiter
Stop/start system

Entertainment

4x 20W FM/AM/DAB tuner with steering column mounted fingertip controls
Aux-in socket
USB connection for MP3 players

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Black number plate surround
Black side sills
Black/satin chrome tailgate trim with Duster inscription in black background and lettering
Body coloured door handles
Body coloured front and rear upper section bumpers
Chrome front grille
Dark glass on lateral rear windows
Dark metal door mirrors in grey
Daytime running lights
Double optic headlights
Dusk sensor
Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Front and rear black lower section bumpers
Front door sill protection strip
Front fog lights
Heated rear window
High level third rear brake light
LED automatically switched on - In main headlights
Rear wash/wipe
Satin chrome front and rear skid plates
Satin chrome longitudinal roof bars

Interior Features

3 rear height adjustable headrests
4 speed heating and ventilation with air recirculation
60/40 split folding rear seat
Boot light
Climate control
Driver seat lumbar adjustment
Fabric decorative insert on door panels
Front passenger reading light
Front seat armrests
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox light
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable steering wheel
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Map pocket on front seat backs
Matt black front door handles
Matt black rear door handles
Passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Rear passenger reading light
Satin chrome gear lever cap insert
Satin chrome lower steering wheel insert
Soft feel steering wheel

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
ABS and Emergency brake assist
ASR traction control with Electronic stability control
Child locks on rear doors
Door open visual and audible warning
Driver airbag
Driver and passenger seatbelt not fastened - visual and audible warning
Front passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill descent control
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Keyless entry
Remote central locking
Thatcham approved engine immobiliser

Trim

Dark carbon central console surround
Matt black central console fascia
Piano black decorative insert on door panels
Satin chrome air vent surround
Satin chrome instrument dial surrounds

Wheels

17" Diamond cut alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	144
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	143

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1461
Compression Ratio	15.5:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	76
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	80.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	8
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - High	58.9
WLTP - MPG - Low	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	54.3

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	15E
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	18000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.3
Engine Power - BHP	115
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	260
Engine Torque - RPM	2000
Top Speed	108 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Rear	215/60 R17
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	DIAMOND CUT
Wheel Type	17" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1621 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1682 mm
Length	4341 mm
Wheelbase	2676 mm
Width	1804 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2052 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1933 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1614 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	411 l
Max. Loading Weight	528 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	740
Minimum Kerbweight	1405 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.72 m

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