A stylish upgrade for affordable SUV

THE Dacia Duster, which has already sold over 2,500 models here since it arrived less than two years ago, is looking pretty neat with its new 2015 upgraded look.

Dacia is Ireland’s fastest growing car brand with over 4,000 vehicles on the road and the brand’s affordable pricing has meant its popularity continues to rise.

For 2015 the increasingly popular Duster benefits from a package of styling and trim upgrades but with only a slight increase of just

?¬200 in the no-nonsense,

‘You do the maths’ pricing.
The line-up continues to consist of two and four-wheel drive models based on two trim levels, Alternative 4×2, Signature 4×2 and Signature 4×4, all powered by the 1.5-litre dCi 110 power unit.

New for 2015 is a more stylish chrome front grille made up of two layers of four small intakes surrounding the Dacia logo.

All versions now have

‘Duster’ branded roof bars – chromed on Signature models. At the rear, a black tailgate trim with

‘Duster’ branding sits above the number plate. Signature versions have smart new Tyrol 16-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured door handles and dark metal door mirror casings.

There will be a new colour range available including Ice White, Silver, Bronze, Khaki, Pearl Black and Slate Grey, with metallic paint an option on both trims for

?¬520.
There is new upholstery and seats for every model with the Alternative version finished in Osmium cloth and Signature in Rhodium cloth with

‘Duster’ lettering.

Topping the range is the Signature version available in 2×4 and 4×4 with 16-inch Tyrol alloys, manual air conditioning, electric mirrors and rear windows, cruise control with a speed limiter, a seven-function trip computer, a glove box light, a passenger vanity mirror and body coloured door handles, satin chrome Duster-branded roof bars, scuff plates and side sills.

Also standard are piano black interior door handles, door and steering wheel inserts and centre console surround, a leather-covered steering wheel and map pockets in the front seat backs.