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2 days ago
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- The Advertiser
2025 Renault Duster: More rugged crossover SUV arrives in Australia
The first 2025 Renault Duster SUVs have landed in Australia ahead of their official on-sale in local showrooms next month – with pricing and full details yet to be revealed. Sold under Renault's cost-conscious Dacia sub-brand in Europe, the Romanian-built Duster is a small SUV rival to crossover SUVs like the Skoda Kamiq and Suzuki Vitara. Offered in four model grades in the UK, Renault Australia has confirmed the Duster will be offered in Australia in two model grades but is yet to confirm full equipment details and pricing. It showed off the two Dusters – one in Sandstone, the other in Shadow Grey – here for final evaluation and accessory tests ahead of going on sale in July 2025, giving more clues to the final spec of local versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Renault Australia has said it won't set the sales charts alight as the automaker has lower numbers this year – with access to a greater volume of Duster expected in 2026. "Demand for this vehicle in Europe is very strong, so Australia will receive an initial allocation before shipments ramp up next year," Renault Australia managing director Glen Sealey said in a statement. "We ordered as many cars as we could this year, and we are now working closely with the factory to improve our allocation moving forward." Pricing in the UK starts at just below £20,000 ($41,520) before on-road costs and is expected to cost in the late $30,000-range in Australia – sitting close to the smaller new-generation Renault Captur SUV due here later this year. Renault Australia has previously confirmed the Duster lineup will include 'Y-shaped' daytime running lights (DRLs), with standard cabin equipment including a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . It has also said the Duster range will come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic sign recognition, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and a rear-view camera. The overseas Duster has a three-star Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) rating, which points to a potentially identical rating from sister safety authority ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). With little else revealed, the images of the two Dusters appear to match the UK-spec Expression and Journey Duster model grades, respectively. The Expression sits above the entry-level Essential in the UK where it comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, 'Denim style' fabric seat trim, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and rear parking camera. This Shadow Grey Duster appears to be one model grade above the Essential, the Journey – with Australia set to miss out on the top-spec Extreme for the time being. The UK-market Journey gets 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof bars and heated front seats which also have 'MicroCloud plastic-coated textile' upholstery. The Duster also uses 20 per cent recycled material in its bumpers, according to Renault. The Sandstone Duster is a 4×4 model and the Shadow Grey a 4×2, Renault Australia having previously announced both will be offered from launch. Powering the front-wheel drive Duster 4×2 is a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 113kW of power and 250Nm of torque and mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has a UK combined fuel economy claim of 6.5L/100km. The 4×4 versions will use a mild-hybrid 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol three-cylinder with 96kW and 230Nm and will be only available with a six-speed manual gearbox. 4×4 mild hybrid variants have a UK combined fuel consumption figure of 6.0L/100km. Renault Australia has confirmed 4×4 models also come with hill descent control and include five selectable drive modes. An automatic 4×4 version is expected to be offered overseas – and will be a strong candidate for Australian showrooms – while Renault has confirmed a 4×4 hybrid with a rear-axle electric motor will go into production by the end of 2025. Key dimensions for the 2025 Duster have been provided, confirming it's 4325mm long, 1921 wide and 1650mm high – with 'up to' 212mm ground clearance, although again, depending on the model grade. UK models also have a 517L boot in 4×2 Dusters, with 4×4 offering 456L. The Duster shares its CMF-B underpinnings with various Renault and Nissan vehicles, including the Nissan Juke. A range of accessories is also under evaluation, with the both cars showing off roof-mounted extras from Australian company Rhino Rack. "Unlike many other vehicles in the small SUV segment, the Renault Duster has a level of genuine off-road ability for those who want to escape the urban jungle," Mr Sealey said. "That's why we are working with Renault France and local accessory specialists to offer a wide range of options, so customers can get the most out of their new Renault Duster."MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: The first 2025 Renault Duster SUVs have landed in Australia ahead of their official on-sale in local showrooms next month – with pricing and full details yet to be revealed. Sold under Renault's cost-conscious Dacia sub-brand in Europe, the Romanian-built Duster is a small SUV rival to crossover SUVs like the Skoda Kamiq and Suzuki Vitara. Offered in four model grades in the UK, Renault Australia has confirmed the Duster will be offered in Australia in two model grades but is yet to confirm full equipment details and pricing. It showed off the two Dusters – one in Sandstone, the other in Shadow Grey – here for final evaluation and accessory tests ahead of going on sale in July 2025, giving more clues to the final spec of local versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Renault Australia has said it won't set the sales charts alight as the automaker has lower numbers this year – with access to a greater volume of Duster expected in 2026. "Demand for this vehicle in Europe is very strong, so Australia will receive an initial allocation before shipments ramp up next year," Renault Australia managing director Glen Sealey said in a statement. "We ordered as many cars as we could this year, and we are now working closely with the factory to improve our allocation moving forward." Pricing in the UK starts at just below £20,000 ($41,520) before on-road costs and is expected to cost in the late $30,000-range in Australia – sitting close to the smaller new-generation Renault Captur SUV due here later this year. Renault Australia has previously confirmed the Duster lineup will include 'Y-shaped' daytime running lights (DRLs), with standard cabin equipment including a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . It has also said the Duster range will come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic sign recognition, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and a rear-view camera. The overseas Duster has a three-star Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) rating, which points to a potentially identical rating from sister safety authority ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). With little else revealed, the images of the two Dusters appear to match the UK-spec Expression and Journey Duster model grades, respectively. The Expression sits above the entry-level Essential in the UK where it comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, 'Denim style' fabric seat trim, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and rear parking camera. This Shadow Grey Duster appears to be one model grade above the Essential, the Journey – with Australia set to miss out on the top-spec Extreme for the time being. The UK-market Journey gets 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof bars and heated front seats which also have 'MicroCloud plastic-coated textile' upholstery. The Duster also uses 20 per cent recycled material in its bumpers, according to Renault. The Sandstone Duster is a 4×4 model and the Shadow Grey a 4×2, Renault Australia having previously announced both will be offered from launch. Powering the front-wheel drive Duster 4×2 is a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 113kW of power and 250Nm of torque and mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has a UK combined fuel economy claim of 6.5L/100km. The 4×4 versions will use a mild-hybrid 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol three-cylinder with 96kW and 230Nm and will be only available with a six-speed manual gearbox. 4×4 mild hybrid variants have a UK combined fuel consumption figure of 6.0L/100km. Renault Australia has confirmed 4×4 models also come with hill descent control and include five selectable drive modes. An automatic 4×4 version is expected to be offered overseas – and will be a strong candidate for Australian showrooms – while Renault has confirmed a 4×4 hybrid with a rear-axle electric motor will go into production by the end of 2025. Key dimensions for the 2025 Duster have been provided, confirming it's 4325mm long, 1921 wide and 1650mm high – with 'up to' 212mm ground clearance, although again, depending on the model grade. UK models also have a 517L boot in 4×2 Dusters, with 4×4 offering 456L. The Duster shares its CMF-B underpinnings with various Renault and Nissan vehicles, including the Nissan Juke. A range of accessories is also under evaluation, with the both cars showing off roof-mounted extras from Australian company Rhino Rack. "Unlike many other vehicles in the small SUV segment, the Renault Duster has a level of genuine off-road ability for those who want to escape the urban jungle," Mr Sealey said. "That's why we are working with Renault France and local accessory specialists to offer a wide range of options, so customers can get the most out of their new Renault Duster."MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: The first 2025 Renault Duster SUVs have landed in Australia ahead of their official on-sale in local showrooms next month – with pricing and full details yet to be revealed. Sold under Renault's cost-conscious Dacia sub-brand in Europe, the Romanian-built Duster is a small SUV rival to crossover SUVs like the Skoda Kamiq and Suzuki Vitara. Offered in four model grades in the UK, Renault Australia has confirmed the Duster will be offered in Australia in two model grades but is yet to confirm full equipment details and pricing. It showed off the two Dusters – one in Sandstone, the other in Shadow Grey – here for final evaluation and accessory tests ahead of going on sale in July 2025, giving more clues to the final spec of local versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Renault Australia has said it won't set the sales charts alight as the automaker has lower numbers this year – with access to a greater volume of Duster expected in 2026. "Demand for this vehicle in Europe is very strong, so Australia will receive an initial allocation before shipments ramp up next year," Renault Australia managing director Glen Sealey said in a statement. "We ordered as many cars as we could this year, and we are now working closely with the factory to improve our allocation moving forward." Pricing in the UK starts at just below £20,000 ($41,520) before on-road costs and is expected to cost in the late $30,000-range in Australia – sitting close to the smaller new-generation Renault Captur SUV due here later this year. Renault Australia has previously confirmed the Duster lineup will include 'Y-shaped' daytime running lights (DRLs), with standard cabin equipment including a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . It has also said the Duster range will come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic sign recognition, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and a rear-view camera. The overseas Duster has a three-star Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) rating, which points to a potentially identical rating from sister safety authority ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). With little else revealed, the images of the two Dusters appear to match the UK-spec Expression and Journey Duster model grades, respectively. The Expression sits above the entry-level Essential in the UK where it comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, 'Denim style' fabric seat trim, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and rear parking camera. This Shadow Grey Duster appears to be one model grade above the Essential, the Journey – with Australia set to miss out on the top-spec Extreme for the time being. The UK-market Journey gets 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof bars and heated front seats which also have 'MicroCloud plastic-coated textile' upholstery. The Duster also uses 20 per cent recycled material in its bumpers, according to Renault. The Sandstone Duster is a 4×4 model and the Shadow Grey a 4×2, Renault Australia having previously announced both will be offered from launch. Powering the front-wheel drive Duster 4×2 is a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 113kW of power and 250Nm of torque and mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has a UK combined fuel economy claim of 6.5L/100km. The 4×4 versions will use a mild-hybrid 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol three-cylinder with 96kW and 230Nm and will be only available with a six-speed manual gearbox. 4×4 mild hybrid variants have a UK combined fuel consumption figure of 6.0L/100km. Renault Australia has confirmed 4×4 models also come with hill descent control and include five selectable drive modes. An automatic 4×4 version is expected to be offered overseas – and will be a strong candidate for Australian showrooms – while Renault has confirmed a 4×4 hybrid with a rear-axle electric motor will go into production by the end of 2025. Key dimensions for the 2025 Duster have been provided, confirming it's 4325mm long, 1921 wide and 1650mm high – with 'up to' 212mm ground clearance, although again, depending on the model grade. UK models also have a 517L boot in 4×2 Dusters, with 4×4 offering 456L. The Duster shares its CMF-B underpinnings with various Renault and Nissan vehicles, including the Nissan Juke. A range of accessories is also under evaluation, with the both cars showing off roof-mounted extras from Australian company Rhino Rack. "Unlike many other vehicles in the small SUV segment, the Renault Duster has a level of genuine off-road ability for those who want to escape the urban jungle," Mr Sealey said. "That's why we are working with Renault France and local accessory specialists to offer a wide range of options, so customers can get the most out of their new Renault Duster."MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from: The first 2025 Renault Duster SUVs have landed in Australia ahead of their official on-sale in local showrooms next month – with pricing and full details yet to be revealed. Sold under Renault's cost-conscious Dacia sub-brand in Europe, the Romanian-built Duster is a small SUV rival to crossover SUVs like the Skoda Kamiq and Suzuki Vitara. Offered in four model grades in the UK, Renault Australia has confirmed the Duster will be offered in Australia in two model grades but is yet to confirm full equipment details and pricing. It showed off the two Dusters – one in Sandstone, the other in Shadow Grey – here for final evaluation and accessory tests ahead of going on sale in July 2025, giving more clues to the final spec of local versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Renault Australia has said it won't set the sales charts alight as the automaker has lower numbers this year – with access to a greater volume of Duster expected in 2026. "Demand for this vehicle in Europe is very strong, so Australia will receive an initial allocation before shipments ramp up next year," Renault Australia managing director Glen Sealey said in a statement. "We ordered as many cars as we could this year, and we are now working closely with the factory to improve our allocation moving forward." Pricing in the UK starts at just below £20,000 ($41,520) before on-road costs and is expected to cost in the late $30,000-range in Australia – sitting close to the smaller new-generation Renault Captur SUV due here later this year. Renault Australia has previously confirmed the Duster lineup will include 'Y-shaped' daytime running lights (DRLs), with standard cabin equipment including a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . It has also said the Duster range will come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic sign recognition, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and a rear-view camera. The overseas Duster has a three-star Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) rating, which points to a potentially identical rating from sister safety authority ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). With little else revealed, the images of the two Dusters appear to match the UK-spec Expression and Journey Duster model grades, respectively. The Expression sits above the entry-level Essential in the UK where it comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, 'Denim style' fabric seat trim, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and rear parking camera. This Shadow Grey Duster appears to be one model grade above the Essential, the Journey – with Australia set to miss out on the top-spec Extreme for the time being. The UK-market Journey gets 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof bars and heated front seats which also have 'MicroCloud plastic-coated textile' upholstery. The Duster also uses 20 per cent recycled material in its bumpers, according to Renault. The Sandstone Duster is a 4×4 model and the Shadow Grey a 4×2, Renault Australia having previously announced both will be offered from launch. Powering the front-wheel drive Duster 4×2 is a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 113kW of power and 250Nm of torque and mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has a UK combined fuel economy claim of 6.5L/100km. The 4×4 versions will use a mild-hybrid 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol three-cylinder with 96kW and 230Nm and will be only available with a six-speed manual gearbox. 4×4 mild hybrid variants have a UK combined fuel consumption figure of 6.0L/100km. Renault Australia has confirmed 4×4 models also come with hill descent control and include five selectable drive modes. An automatic 4×4 version is expected to be offered overseas – and will be a strong candidate for Australian showrooms – while Renault has confirmed a 4×4 hybrid with a rear-axle electric motor will go into production by the end of 2025. Key dimensions for the 2025 Duster have been provided, confirming it's 4325mm long, 1921 wide and 1650mm high – with 'up to' 212mm ground clearance, although again, depending on the model grade. UK models also have a 517L boot in 4×2 Dusters, with 4×4 offering 456L. The Duster shares its CMF-B underpinnings with various Renault and Nissan vehicles, including the Nissan Juke. A range of accessories is also under evaluation, with the both cars showing off roof-mounted extras from Australian company Rhino Rack. "Unlike many other vehicles in the small SUV segment, the Renault Duster has a level of genuine off-road ability for those who want to escape the urban jungle," Mr Sealey said. "That's why we are working with Renault France and local accessory specialists to offer a wide range of options, so customers can get the most out of their new Renault Duster."MORE: Everything Renault Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
2 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
2025 Renault Duster: More rugged crossover SUV arrives in Australia
The first 2025 Renault Duster SUVs have landed in Australia ahead of their official on-sale in local showrooms next month – with pricing and full details yet to be revealed. Sold under Renault's cost-conscious Dacia sub-brand in Europe, the Romanian-built Duster is a small SUV rival to crossover SUVs like the Skoda Kamiq and Suzuki Vitara. Offered in four model grades in the UK, Renault Australia has confirmed the Duster will be offered in Australia in two model grades but is yet to confirm full equipment details and pricing. It showed off the two Dusters – one in Sandstone, the other in Shadow Grey – here for final evaluation and accessory tests ahead of going on sale in July 2025, giving more clues to the final spec of local versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Renault Australia has said it won't set the sales charts alight as the automaker has lower numbers this year – with access to a greater volume of Duster expected in 2026. 'Demand for this vehicle in Europe is very strong, so Australia will receive an initial allocation before shipments ramp up next year,' Renault Australia managing director Glen Sealey said in a statement. 'We ordered as many cars as we could this year, and we are now working closely with the factory to improve our allocation moving forward.' Pricing in the UK starts at just below £20,000 ($41,520) before on-road costs and is expected to cost in the late $30,000-range in Australia – sitting close to the smaller new-generation Renault Captur SUV due here later this year. Renault Australia has previously confirmed the Duster lineup will include 'Y-shaped' daytime running lights (DRLs), with standard cabin equipment including a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . It has also said the Duster range will come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic sign recognition, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and a rear-view camera. The overseas Duster has a three-star Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) rating, which points to a potentially identical rating from sister safety authority ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). With little else revealed, the images of the two Dusters appear to match the UK-spec Expression and Journey Duster model grades, respectively. The Expression sits above the entry-level Essential in the UK where it comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, 'Denim style' fabric seat trim, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and rear parking camera. This Shadow Grey Duster appears to be one model grade above the Essential, the Journey – with Australia set to miss out on the top-spec Extreme for the time being. The UK-market Journey gets 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof bars and heated front seats which also have 'MicroCloud plastic-coated textile' upholstery. The Duster also uses 20 per cent recycled material in its bumpers, according to Renault. The Sandstone Duster is a 4×4 model and the Shadow Grey a 4×2, Renault Australia having previously announced both will be offered from launch. Powering the front-wheel drive Duster 4×2 is a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 113kW of power and 250Nm of torque and mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has a UK combined fuel economy claim of 6.5L/100km. The 4×4 versions will use a mild-hybrid 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol three-cylinder with 96kW and 230Nm and will be only available with a six-speed manual gearbox. 4×4 mild hybrid variants have a UK combined fuel consumption figure of 6.0L/100km. Renault Australia has confirmed 4×4 models also come with hill descent control and include five selectable drive modes. An automatic 4×4 version is expected to be offered overseas – and will be a strong candidate for Australian showrooms – while Renault has confirmed a 4×4 hybrid with a rear-axle electric motor will go into production by the end of 2025. Key dimensions for the 2025 Duster have been provided, confirming it's 4325mm long, 1921 wide and 1650mm high – with 'up to' 212mm ground clearance, although again, depending on the model grade. UK models also have a 517L boot in 4×2 Dusters, with 4×4 offering 456L. The Duster shares its CMF-B underpinnings with various Renault and Nissan vehicles, including the Nissan Juke. A range of accessories is also under evaluation, with the both cars showing off roof-mounted extras from Australian company Rhino Rack. 'Unlike many other vehicles in the small SUV segment, the Renault Duster has a level of genuine off-road ability for those who want to escape the urban jungle,' Mr Sealey said. 'That's why we are working with Renault France and local accessory specialists to offer a wide range of options, so customers can get the most out of their new Renault Duster.'
Perth Now
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
2025 Renault Duster: More rugged crossover SUV arrives in Australia
The first 2025 Renault Duster SUVs have landed in Australia ahead of their official on-sale in local showrooms next month – with pricing and full details yet to be revealed. Sold under Renault's cost-conscious Dacia sub-brand in Europe, the Romanian-built Duster is a small SUV rival to crossover SUVs like the Skoda Kamiq and Suzuki Vitara. Offered in four model grades in the UK, Renault Australia has confirmed the Duster will be offered in Australia in two model grades but is yet to confirm full equipment details and pricing. It showed off the two Dusters – one in Sandstone, the other in Shadow Grey – here for final evaluation and accessory tests ahead of going on sale in July 2025, giving more clues to the final spec of local versions. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Renault Australia has said it won't set the sales charts alight as the automaker has lower numbers this year – with access to a greater volume of Duster expected in 2026. 'Demand for this vehicle in Europe is very strong, so Australia will receive an initial allocation before shipments ramp up next year,' Renault Australia managing director Glen Sealey said in a statement. 'We ordered as many cars as we could this year, and we are now working closely with the factory to improve our allocation moving forward.' Pricing in the UK starts at just below £20,000 ($41,520) before on-road costs and is expected to cost in the late $30,000-range in Australia – sitting close to the smaller new-generation Renault Captur SUV due here later this year. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Renault Australia has previously confirmed the Duster lineup will include 'Y-shaped' daytime running lights (DRLs), with standard cabin equipment including a 10.1-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . It has also said the Duster range will come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), traffic sign recognition, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring and a rear-view camera. The overseas Duster has a three-star Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) rating, which points to a potentially identical rating from sister safety authority ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Program). With little else revealed, the images of the two Dusters appear to match the UK-spec Expression and Journey Duster model grades, respectively. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Expression sits above the entry-level Essential in the UK where it comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, 'Denim style' fabric seat trim, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster and rear parking camera. This Shadow Grey Duster appears to be one model grade above the Essential, the Journey – with Australia set to miss out on the top-spec Extreme for the time being. The UK-market Journey gets 18-inch alloy wheels, modular roof bars and heated front seats which also have 'MicroCloud plastic-coated textile' upholstery. The Duster also uses 20 per cent recycled material in its bumpers, according to Renault. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Sandstone Duster is a 4×4 model and the Shadow Grey a 4×2, Renault Australia having previously announced both will be offered from launch. Powering the front-wheel drive Duster 4×2 is a 1.3-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine making 113kW of power and 250Nm of torque and mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It has a UK combined fuel economy claim of 6.5L/100km. The 4×4 versions will use a mild-hybrid 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol three-cylinder with 96kW and 230Nm and will be only available with a six-speed manual gearbox. 4×4 mild hybrid variants have a UK combined fuel consumption figure of 6.0L/100km. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Renault Australia has confirmed 4×4 models also come with hill descent control and include five selectable drive modes. An automatic 4×4 version is expected to be offered overseas – and will be a strong candidate for Australian showrooms – while Renault has confirmed a 4×4 hybrid with a rear-axle electric motor will go into production by the end of 2025. Key dimensions for the 2025 Duster have been provided, confirming it's 4325mm long, 1921 wide and 1650mm high – with 'up to' 212mm ground clearance, although again, depending on the model grade. UK models also have a 517L boot in 4×2 Dusters, with 4×4 offering 456L. The Duster shares its CMF-B underpinnings with various Renault and Nissan vehicles, including the Nissan Juke. Supplied Credit: CarExpert A range of accessories is also under evaluation, with the both cars showing off roof-mounted extras from Australian company Rhino Rack. 'Unlike many other vehicles in the small SUV segment, the Renault Duster has a level of genuine off-road ability for those who want to escape the urban jungle,' Mr Sealey said. 'That's why we are working with Renault France and local accessory specialists to offer a wide range of options, so customers can get the most out of their new Renault Duster.' MORE: Everything Renault
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Canberra Times
2025 Renault Duster: More rugged crossover SUV arrives in Australia
It showed off the two Dusters – one in Sandstone, the other in Shadow Grey – here for final evaluation and accessory tests ahead of going on sale in July 2025, giving more clues to the final spec of local versions.
Forbes
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Test-Driving The 2025 Dacia Duster Hybrid
2025 Dacia Duster tackling rough terrain Dacia sold more than 100,000 first and second-generation Dusters in Britain, but the latest third-generation car is even more of a hit. It looks good, has a hybrid powertrain and is affordable, but what's the Dacia Duster like to live with? I spend a week with it to find out. Almost everything. The new Duster sports chunkier off-road-like bodywork with its plastic trim (made from 20 percent recycled material) and boxy nose. Like older Dusters, the new car, alongside the Dacia Jogger and Sandero, sits on a Renault-Nissan platform known as the CMF-B LS. Put simply, this means more space, better noise insulation and crash protection. Dusters of old had spartan interiors, but these were affordable cars after all. This carries across to the new entry-level Duster; it's basic but usable. Mod cons are added from the 'Expression' trim onwards and buyers get 17-inch alloy wheels, a reverse camera, a 7-inch instrument cluster and an infotainment touchscreen. Similarly, two or four-wheel drive becomes available and buyers can choose from a 130 bhp petrol or a 140 bhp hybrid, the latter is only available with two-wheel drive. I spent a week with the old TCe 90 car, and while I wanted to enjoy it I just couldn't. It was glacial. The gearbox felt cumbrous and at the end of a trip, the economy meter would show three stars out of three for driving efficiency. A maddening thing, as planting the throttle was the only way it moved. Luckily, this isn't the case with the latest car. The hybrid, paired to the four-speed automatic gearbox, is a delight. The electric motor provides enough shove at low revs for town driving although this depletes whenever the battery is low. 2025 Dacia Duster over rough terrain 0-to-62mph arrives in a smidge under 10 seconds and although the Duster hybrid doesn't feel particularly quick in gear, there's enough oomph to overtake slower traffic. Likewise, the gearbox swaps cogs smoothly and there's a neat brake regen function which can be enabled or disabled via the gear selector. The Duster has an SUV-like seating position with plenty of driver seat and steering wheel adjustments. There's also a built-in distance meter, which measures the gap in seconds between you and the car ahead, and information is displayed on the instrument cluster. It comes with heaps of safety tech such as lane-keep assist, traffic sign recognition and speed limit alert. The lane-keep assist and speed warning can be annoying, but this is easily turned off via a button. At a steady 60mph cruise, the Duster hybrid showed a relatively hush 67db on my sound meter, but wind noise is apparent above 60mph. Throughout the week, the Duster hybrid returned a 45mpg average through towns, on motorways and backroads with single trip data occasionally showing 54mpg. Dacia claims an official 55.3mpg figure and I believe that's more than achievable. The shapes used throughout the cabin solidify the Duster's rugged character, but a quick knuckle tap on the various plastics quickly reminds you of its affordability factor. Quality isn't its strong suit and most of its rivals like the Renault Captur and Skoda Kamiq have plusher interiors. The infotainment screen is easy to use and contains Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, but it can be slow at times. 2025 Dacia Duster interior Dacia has given the Duster lots of cubby storage: the front and rear door bins are large, and lifting the armrest reveals a deep area ideal for storing a flask. Passengers have generous room too. I'm just under 6ft, and a similarly tall passenger could sit comfortably behind me without any seat adjustment. Pop the boot, and you'll find a large 430-litre area, complete with a false floor. Opt for the two-wheel drive non-hybrid car and this increases to 517 litres. Fold the 60/40 seats flat and this rises to a mighty 1,696 litres. It's good. Really good, and if you're not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388). There are four trims: Essential, Expression, Journey and Extreme. My Journey press car had everything I needed and more while tipping the scales at just £26,700. Would I buy one? Yes, I would. It's a dog mobile, a people mover and an economy wagon rolled into one. It's the best Duster to date, and you can't get much for £18,850 nowadays, so what's not to love? Although not direct Dacia Duster competitors, the Nissan Qashqai and Mazda CX-80 PHEV are great family alternatives.
