Dacia has bolstered its affordable Duster range with a new entry-level engine to enhance its appeal.
This new powerplant is a turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre engine producing 99bhp and 260Nm of torque, replacing the previous range-starting naturally-aspirated SCe 115 engine.
Though this unit sees a slight decrease in power, it offers 66 per cent more torque while also drastically improving efficiency – now returning up top 49.6mpg, with CO2 emissions weighing in at just 116g/km.
Thanks to this engine, the Duster is the most affordable new SUV on the market, with prices starting from £10,995 — topping out at just £13,995 for the Comfort grade model.
The TCe 100 will be offered alongside the existing 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engines – the TCe 130 and TCe 150 – along with 1.5-litre Blue dCi 115 diesel option.
While not offered on this entry-level model, Dacia is also offering currently marketing a limited edition Techroad version of its Duster. This special variant features unique side decals, along with grey and red seat upholstery and unique paint colours.
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So far this year the Duster has been Dacia’s best-selling model, with sales up by 89 per cent compared with 2018.
Almost 10,000 Dusters have been registered since the second-generation model went on sale in July 2018. That’s surely set to improve drastically with this new TCe variant, which is now on sale.
