Thursday 22 March 2018

2018 Renault Duster replacement

The new Dacia/ Renault Duster SUV has been revealed at its official launch at 2017’s Frankfurt Motor Show in September. It doesn’t look drastically different to the outgoing model but represents an improvement in terms of interior quality, passenger space and performance.

Check out the Renault Duster for sale, if you don’t want to wait for the new model.


StylingDacia is owned by Renault and, at one point, the Duster was the best-selling out of all Renault models, so it’s no surprise that the styling has only been slightly tweaked for this new generation. The front lights are slimmer, while Dacia says the bonnet has sharper creases to make the car look more assertive. There’s new body cladding at the front and rear to enhance the chunky, off-roader image.
At the rear, the old lights have been binned in favour of squarer lights that look similar to the Jeep Renegade’s, while the boot lid has been redesigned to make the Duster badge more prominent. The wheel arches are just as square as on the outgoing car but have been integrated into the bodywork more smoothly. The vivid ‘Atacama Orange’ paint shown in these photos is also new, helping the Duster to stand out from the crowd.


InteriorThe new Duster’s styling is still square and boxy, but now has a more steeply raked windscreen to add to the already impressive cabin space. Side impact protection is said to have improved in the upcoming car, so the Duster should be safer than ever.
Inside, the Duster’s interior will still be basic and functional with chunky controls and hard-wearing plastics. These photos show parking sensors on the rear of the car which will be an option on higher trim levels while an infotainment system is likely to be standard on more expensive versions.


Engines and driving
​It’s based on the same platform as the outgoing Duster, so the new car’s driving experience won’t be significantly different. It’ll still need to work as a family car, however, so Dacia will hopefully ensure it has good levels of comfort and refinement. To achieve this, the Duster will probably feature fairly soft suspension so it’ll be easy to drive around town and over rough surfaces.

If you’re interested in the available Renault Dusters on offer - visit Group 1 Renault here or find a dealership near you. Find the Renault Duster for sale that suits your driving and budget needs.

2018 Renault Sandero Review


The automobile production is generally the homogeneous combination of different brains. Some act as the performance producers while the others work for the design. Among those, there are some who appoint the interior.


Well, there are some cars that are designed by two or more than two automobile producers. And one such present-day car is the Dacia/ Renault Sandero. It is the production of the renowned Renault and Dacia. This car was introduced in 2007 for the daily rides. It featured small factor powertrain with lower maintenance cost and higher mileage. Well, this car was introduced for the South American, Mexico, Russian, African and the South Asian market.
This car has been famous as the Renault Sandero. The first generation ended up in 2012, giving chance to the second generation Sandero. And the second generation earned more fame and response than the previous generation. During this second generation, a sporty version was even designed which was later introduced as Renault Sport.
Through its life, the Sandero has earned numerous awards and recognition. Since 2013 till 2015 it was awarded as the Best Supermini. Later some performance testers rated the performance of the Sandero as 4/5. Further, for a long time, the Sandero remained the Reasonable Priced Car in Britain. Ahead of that, it remained the discussion of various car channels.
Well, the present day Sandero is available in three different models. The base version is notable as Access. The Ambiance is the mid-level trim. While the Laureate is the finest model of the whole series. Further, the design and the structure is simple. But the whole emphasis in on the performance.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine
Transmission
HP
Torque
0.9 – 1.5 L
5 – speed manual
4 and 5 – speed automatic
72 – 89 hp
72 – 162 lb – ft
0 – 62 MPH
Top Speed
Body Style
MPG
11.8s
107 mph
Hatchback
37 city/ 42 highway

PERFORMANCE:



The Dacia Sandero features the gasoline, LPG and the diesel drivetrains. The gasoline is the standard drivetrain for this car. Well, the base version comes with the 1.0 L 3-cylinder gasoline engine. This is the pet version of the Sandero with 72 ponies making 72 lb-ft of torque.


If you want to go wild, then go for the 0.9 L 3-cylinder turbocharged gasoline engine. This powertrain gets a good set of 89 horses revving at 103 lb-ft of torque. And nevertheless, this is the performance version of the Sandero series. Well, this powertrain loads from 0-62 mph within 11.8 seconds. And unexpectedly she makes 107 mph. Certainly, that is because of its less weight and agile structure.
The 4-cylinder Sandero comes with the 1.1 L gasoline engine. This is yet another daydreamer in this series with 74 hp of power with 79 lb-ft of torque. And if you are looking for the liquefied petroleum gas version, then Dacia can offer you the 1.1 L 4-cylinder underpowered Sandero. This is a 73 hp powertrain making 77 lb-ft of torque at 5,500 rpm.
This is not just all. The Sandero gets the diesel engine as well. It is the 1.5 L 4-cylinder engine available with two tuning levels. The base version comes with 74 horses making 148 lb-ft of torque. And the upscale version gets 89 horses with 162 lb-ft of torque.
Well, you get the 5-speed manual stick as standard. While the 5-speed automatic gearbox with manual shifting is optional. The 4-speed automatic is available for the LPG models. Ahead of that, the Sandero is the front-wheel-drive car, just like the other urban hatchbacks.

EXTERIOR:



The Sandero carries a decent shape. But it is certainly a basic design with common cosmetic ingredients. Well, the design features halogen headlamps, steel wheels, manually adjustable mirrors and a basic rear. The upscale version features some modern-day cosmetic. Like it gets the electronically adjustable and heated side mirrors, DRL and fog lights. Further, the Dacia narrates that Sandero has the aerodynamic application on it. While that stuff is just fine enough to keep the Sandero on road.


INTERIOR:



The Sandero gets some basic ingredients for the interior setup. The base model gets the cloth seats and the carbon fiber for the accent and trims. The same goes for the mid-level version. While the upscale model comes with the Aspira leather accent trim and the Indite cloth seats. Further, the Sandero has sufficient space for four people including the driver. While in the rear seats you would not prefer fitting in 6-feet tall adults. In addition to that, the cargo offers 11 cubic feet of space with the seats up. And when you put the rear seats down space goes up to 42 cubic feet.


FEATURES:



The base model Sandero comes with a basic radio and music player. While the upper trim versions get the touchscreen infotainment system. This system features telephony, multimedia, Bluetooth connectivity, and streaming. Further, 2 front speakers are included in this package. Well, the upscale version comes with the performance monitor. The system displays drive range, mileage, traveling, speed, and navigation.


SAFETY:



The Dacia Sandero comes with the frontal driver and passenger airbags. The passenger airbag is to be disconnected manually when the front passenger is a child. Further, the Sandero has some active safety features as well. It features the electronic stability control, hill start assist, tire pressure monitoring system, braking assist, and anti-lock braking system.


COMPETITORS:



We have the Ford Fiesta as the competitors of the Dacia Sandero. The Fiesta is a bit powerful car. And it has the enhanced definition of exterior and interior setting. But the scope of Fiesta is limited to certain markets.

While the Sandero is available in some major developing territories. Well, the low price and cheap maintenance make the Sandero an ideal family car. On top of that, the performance makes it an enjoyable ride.
If you want more information about the Renault Sandero, or want to test drive a  Renault Sandero - contact a Group 1 Renault dealership and their staff will assist you in finding the perfect fit.
Article source: https://www.globalcarsbrands.com/dacia-sandero-review/