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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	£21,735
Engine Power - BHP	115
Acceleration	10.2
Top Speed	108 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	53.3
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
Length	4341 mm
Width	1804 mm
Height	1621 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	411 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1439 kg

Driver Convenience

4x4 monitor with altimeter
Blind spot warning
Centre differential lock with selectable 2WD, Auto and Lock modes
Compass functional at 0km/h
Cruise control and speed limiter
Dacia instrument cluster
eCall emergency system
Eco mode
Electric power assisted steering
Multi view camera
On board computer, odometer, trip computer, average fuel consumption, average speed, service indicator, outside temperature gauge
Rear parking sensors and reverse camera
Rev counter
Stop/start system

Entertainment

8" Media Navigation with wireless smartphone replication
Dacia plug and radio/MP3/USB/bluetooth/DAB/steering wheel control

Exterior Features

3 speed windscreen wipers
Acoustic windshield
Black side sills
Black/satin chrome tailgate trim with Duster inscription in black background and lettering
Body coloured door handles
Chrome front grille with hot stamping
Chrome logo surround on steering wheel
Dark glass on lateral rear windows
Dusk sensor
Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Front and rear body coloured bumpers
Front door sill protection strip
Front fog lights
Grey quartz longitudinal roof bars with Duster inscription
Grey quartz painted door mirrors
Heated rear window
High level third rear brake light
LED automatically switched on - In main headlights
LED daytime running lights
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wash/wipe
Underbody protection skid plates
Y shaped LED headlights with rear LED lights

Interior Features

3 rear height adjustable headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split folding rear seat
Automatic air conditioning
Backlighted steering wheel buttons
Boot light
Driver seat lumbar adjustment
Fabric decorative insert on door panels
Fabric upholstery
Front head restraints
Front passenger reading light
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox light
Heated seats
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable front and rear headrests
Height and depth adjustable steering wheel
High centre console with driver armrest
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Map pocket on front seat backs
Passenger sunvisor with vanity mirror
Rear passenger reading light
Satin chrome gear lever cap insert
Satin chrome interior door handles
Satin chrome lower steering wheel insert
Single front passenger seat
Soft feel leather 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
Hill start assist
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

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels
Tyre inflation kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	140
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	139

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1461
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	53.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	47.1
WLTP - MPG - High	61.4
WLTP - MPG - Low	49.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium	56.5

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	17E
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.2
Engine Power - BHP	115
Engine Power - RPM	3750
Engine Torque - NM	260
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
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 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	1971 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1444 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	411 l
Max. Loading Weight	532 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1500
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1439 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.72 m

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