27 Facts About Renault Duster

Renault Duster was initially introduced in the ice racing version prepared for the Andros Trophy, presented for the first time on 17 November 2009.

In 2011, the Renault Duster was tested by the Euro NCAP, receiving a three-star rating.

From June 2010, the Duster is available in Ukraine, Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon and in some African countries badged as a Renault, while in 2011, it is sold in the Persian Gulf States.

In June 2011, Renault revealed the Duster in South America at the Buenos Aires Motor Show.

In June 2015, an updated version of the Renault Duster was launched in Russia with some improved engines and features.

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Dacia Renault Duster was launched in the UK in 2012, and has received several awards since, including: 2012 Top Gear Bargain of the Year, 2012 Scottish Car of the Year, and 2014 Carbuyer.

The Duster was adapted to the Russian consumers expectations with for example the Renault Start innovative system of remote engine start, useful during the cold days to heat the car's body and engine, which decreases polluting emissions.

In June 2015, a renewed version of the Renault Duster was launched in Russia with a new range of more powerful and low-consumption engines, an automatic gearbox, some new options, new interior ergonomics and materials of interior trim, and a new exterior design.

The Renault Duster was originally imported from India, where it was produced under the Dacia brand for other right-hand drive markets, namely the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus and Malta.

Renault Duster was exported from Colombia mostly to countries as Mexico, Ecuador and Bolivia.

In October 2015, a special edition called "Dacia Renault Duster Connected by Orange" was released, featuring a Wi-Fi hotspot with a two-year free contract from the mobile operator Orange, a rear-view camera, a new brown paint color, a new version of 16-inch rims and electric-heated front seats.

Renault Duster Oroch is a double cab pick-up version of the Duster.

Renault Duster Oroch is available since September 2015 in South America and will get an automatic gearbox in 2016.

Renault Duster is restyled and sold as the Nissan Terrano in CIS markets and India.

Renault Duster particularly praised its handling on poorly maintained mountain roads, while commenting on its poor standard of finish.

Dacia Renault Duster was awarded the "Autobest 2011" prize by the members of the Autobest jury, coming from fifteen countries .

Dacia Renault Duster was nominated among the finalists of the "2011 European Car of the Year" award.

Dacia Renault Duster was named the "Scottish Car of the Year 2012" at a ceremony held in Glasgow on 14 October 2012.

In India, the Renault Duster received the "2013 Indian Car of the Year" award from a jury comprising leading automotive magazines of the country.

In 2018, Renault Duster first rolled out across its Dacia range its new modified Euro 6 compliant 1.

Latin NCAP did a crash test of the 2021 Renault Duster manufactured in Brazil and Colombia, in its most basic Latin American configuration with 2 airbags, airbag switch, and ESC obtaining 0 stars in the crash tests, during the tests the passenger side door was opened and the car had a fuel leak.

The rear side doors still opened, although the Renault Duster Fiskal is a strict two-seater.

The updated Renault Duster is equipped with a new light signature, both front and rear, similar to the third-generation Sandero.

In June 2022, like the entire Dacia range, the Renault Duster received a slight update featuring the brand's new logo.

In 2010, the Renault Duster participated in the Rallye Aicha des Gazelles, being first in the crossover class.

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In 2013, two Renault Duster prototypes took part in the Dakar Rally, which took place in Peru, Argentina and Chile.

Dacia Renault Duster was the name used to sell the ARO 10 on some markets, such as the United Kingdom, during the 1980s and early 1990s.