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Dacia Duster Estate 1.0 TCe 90 Essential 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	999
Trim	Essential
Price	£13,050
Engine Power - BHP	90
Acceleration	13.5
Top Speed	103 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
Length	4341 mm
Width	1804 mm
Height	1633 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1191 kg

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connectivity
Eco mode
Electric power assisted steering
On board computer, odometer, trip computer, average fuel consumption, average speed, service indicator, outside temperature gauge
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 door handles
Black door mirrors
Black longitudinal roof bars
Black number plate surround
Black side sills
Black/satin chrome tailgate trim with Duster inscription in black background and lettering
Body coloured front and rear upper section bumpers
Chrome front grille
Daytime running lights
Double optic headlights
Dusk sensor
Electric front windows
Front and rear black lower section bumpers
Heated rear window
High level third rear brake light
LED automatically switched on - In main headlights
Manual rear windows
Manually adjustable door mirrors
Rear wash/wipe
Tinted windows

Interior Features

3 rear height adjustable headrests
4 speed heating and ventilation with air recirculation
60/40 split folding rear seat
Bainite cloth upholstery
Boot light
Gear shift indicator
Height adjustable driver seat
Height adjustable front headrests
Height adjustable steering wheel
Isofix points for child seats in both outer rear seats
Manual air conditioning
Matt black front door handles
Matt black rear door handles
Rear passenger reading light

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 deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Remote central locking
Thatcham approved engine immobiliser

Trim

Dark carbon central console surround
Matt black central console fascia
Satin chrome air vent surround
Satin chrome instrument dial surrounds

Wheels

16" Fidji steel wheels
Tyre inflation kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Euro Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	139

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	5 SPEED
Number of Valves	12
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	40.9
WLTP - MPG - High	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	53.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	54.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	37.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	38.2
WLTP - MPG - Medium	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	51.4

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	12E
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)	13.5
Engine Power - BHP	90
Engine Power - RPM	5000
Engine Torque - NM	160
Engine Torque - RPM	2750
Top Speed	103 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	215/65 R16
Tyre Size Rear	215/65 R16
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Type	16" STEEL

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1633 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1693 mm
Length	4341 mm
Wheelbase	2674 mm
Width	1804 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2052 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1725 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1623 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Max. Loading Weight	534 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1400
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	630
Minimum Kerbweight	1191 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.72 m

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