In-depth reviews

Dacia Duster Estate 1.3 TCe 130 Journey 5dr

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	TURBO INJECTION
Transmission	Manual
Fuel Type	Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	1332
Trim	Journey
Price	£21,195
Engine Power - BHP	129
Acceleration	10.6
Top Speed	120 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	45.6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141
Length	4341 mm
Width	1804 mm
Height	1633 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1273 kg

Driver Convenience

Blind spot warning
Cruise control and speed limiter
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
Rev counter
Reversing camera
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
Automatic front wipers
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
Daytime running lights
Drivers window one touch up/down
Dusk sensor
Electric adjustable/heated door mirrors
Electric folding 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
Heated rear window
High level third rear brake light
Modular roof bars
Rain sensor
Rear side wing doors
Rear spoiler
Rear wash/wipe
Satin chrome door mirrors
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
EBD - Electronic brakeforce distribution
Front passenger airbag
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Front seatbelt pretensioners
Front side airbags
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill start assist
Tyre pressure monitor

Security

Keyless entry
Remote central locking
Thatcham approved engine immobiliser

Trim

Charcoal grey central console surround
Matt black central console fascia
Matt black decorative insert on rear door panels
Piano black decorative insert on front door panels
Satin chrome air vent surround
Satin chrome instrument dial surrounds

Wheels

17" Alloy wheels

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.252
HC	0.015
NOx	0.013
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	141

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	1332
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	72.2
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	81.34
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	6 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	MANUAL

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	41.5
WLTP - MPG - High	52.3
WLTP - MPG - Low	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium	49.6

General

Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	20D
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
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.6
Engine Power - BHP	129
Engine Power - RPM	4500
Engine Torque - NM	240
Engine Torque - RPM	1600
Top Speed	120 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	1633 mm
Height (including roof rails)	1693 mm
Length	4341 mm
Wheelbase	2673 mm
Width	1804 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2052 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50
Gross Vehicle Weight	1763 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1478 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	445 l
Max. Loading Weight	490 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	1200
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	660
Minimum Kerbweight	1273 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	10.72 m

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