New Renault Duster 2016 arrives with developments in design, best interior trim and more connectivity

The news of the New Duster 2016 are in the design, even more attractive, Media NAV, more connectivity, and in its interior, which offers more comfort as new materials in the finish.

The Duster design has always been a strong point of the model for transmitting all its robustness. In the evolution of the model 2016 this attribute is more evident (new bumpers front and rear, new bar on the roof and new wheels) and still bring modernity, with new headlights and new taillights with LED.

Upon entering the SUV so the client finds a more attractive interior with high quality materials, softer to the touch on the doors and seats, new finish in central panel in Piano Black, plus a new instrument panel with new lighting.

About connectivity, the Duster, which innovated in the market by offering the Media NAV in 2012, now brings the Media NAV Evolution, with traffic information in real time and ability to access social media through an application via smartphone, and new functions as external temperature, the Eco-Coaching and Eco-Scoring.

Therefore, those looking for a spacious SUV and a striking design but does not give up connectivity and a great finish, you will find in the New Duster 2016 the best option. Another highlight of the model is that all versions of Renault Duster has characteristics of a true off road: entry angle: 30 degrees, departure angle 34,5º and height above ground of 21 cm.

Design: Strength and Robustness

The design is one of the strengths of the model and intensify in the New Duster 2016. Draws attention the side, which highlights the contours of the front and rear fenders, with muscular lines, connected by the skirt, which convey strength and personality.

The news on the front are the new bumper, new headlights and a new grille. The new optics reveals grandeur and gives both a touch of boldness and sophistication. Headlamps with black mask, along with fog lights, give more power to the visual.

The new front bumper brings finishes in gray tone. Also new is the hive at the bottom, which further enhances the robustness.

In the rear the new bumper, new lights and the new handle on the trunk lid, forming a robust and modern set, plus the lights reflectors at the bottom, ensuring more security especially at night. But what draws the most attention are the lanterns LED, which give a touch of modernity and sophistication to the back.

In lateral have the new 16-inch wheels, available in Expression and Dynamique versions. The roof bars with two-tone finish and the Duster registration, transmit more power to the model.

To further enhance the spirit of true world SUV, the new 2016 Duster comes in unique color Brown Safari. The color was based on fashion trends, architecture, decoration, design products and elements of nature that represent the model of the universe. The Brown Safari, and send to the contact with nature also brings refinement and status. In all versions, except in 4X4, several internal details of the car, as the contours in the air vents are brown in color. In the 4x4 version the color is in the center panel and seats.

Like the other products in the range Renault, the New Duster 2016 design was developed with the participation of Renault Design Latin America (RDAL), located in São Paulo, the only design studio and brand style in the Americas.

Even more cozy interior

Those who enter the new Duster soon realizes what's new inside. New fabrics, new colors, new central Piano Black finish, new instrument panel, among other innovations.

The New Duster 2016 brings banks with new designs, more comfortable and anatomical equipped with thicker foam, which guarantee more comfort and ergonomics.

The new instrument panel now has white backlight with three dials: the tachometer and the speedometer, analog and a digital display, with fuel gauge and multifunction trip computer. It allows the driver to check the average and instantaneous fuel consumption, autonomy, fuel consumption volume, average speed and partial and total mileage on the trip. The indicator of changing gears, Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) and helps the driver to drive economically and efficiently, which suggests the driver when to reduce or upshift to make better use of propellant characteristics.

In the central panel, the frame in Black Piano, involving the Media NAV, gives a modern touch to finish. For accommodation and organizing belongings, the model gained new port objects on the doors, the dashboard and center console.

Three different tissues as versions and 4x4 version have the finish of the instrument panel is always brown in color and also have the option of leather seats also in tone.

On the back, the large trunk of 475 liters, the highest among the major competitors, is now equipped with rigid and folding cover, facilitating access to objects and support in the upper compartment.

The New Duster 2016 brings autopilot with limiter and speed controller and glasses with rear electric drive in the Dynamique version. The list of standard features includes dual airbags, ABS brakes, power steering, CAR system (self-locking 6 km / h), on-board computer with six functions, internal opening of the fuel tank and new ergonomic steering wheel.



More connectivity with Media NAV Evolution

The Media NAV team that the New Duster 2016, now in the Evolution version, and is more modern and more resources. In addition to GPS, Bluetooth and radio, the Duster's new in the system with touch screen seven-inch, integrated into the panel, includes the external temperature display and "pop-up" with automatic air-conditioning information and Eco functions Coaching, which evaluates the conduct of the driver at the end of a route taking into account the right time to change gears, the regularity of speed, consumption and mileage; and the Eco-Scoring, which guides the driver to drive more economically.

The Media NAV Evolution offers more connectivity, it allows access traffic information in real time updates through technology TMC (Traffic Message Channel).

You can also access social media, Facebook and Twiter, and look through the Aha application via smartphone, the various information that facilitate the day to day, as hotel options listed in TripAdvisor database Dining options Yelp® database, the weather information base and Custom Weather access to web radio stations throughout the world.

For users of mobile device iPhone, you can also use the IRIS application facilities, which captures the voice command of the driver, allows you to search music and people from your contact list, without taking your hand off the wheel.

Developments in efficient engines

The engines 2.0 16V and 1.6 16V present news in New Duster 2016 as obtained developments in torque and power.

The engine 2.0 16V won 6cv and now has a 148cv 5,750 rpm when fueled with ethanol and 143cv to 5,750 rpm when fueled with gasoline. There was also a gain of 1 Nm of torque at low rpm, rising to 18.8 Nm at 2,250 rpm, when fueled with ethanol, and gain of 0.5 Nm of torque at low rpm, rising to 17.9 Nm at 2,250 rpm when fueled with gasoline.

In the 1.6-liter 16v there was a gain of 1.0 Nm of torque at low rpm, rising to 14.6 Nm at 2,500 rpm, when fueled with ethanol, and gain of 0.6 Nm of torque at low rpm, reaching 14.1 Nm at 2,500 rpm when fueled with gasoline.

Duster are highlight of the engines in the Brazilian Labeling Vehicular Program (PBEV) prepared by Inmetro, with "A" in fuel consumption in three versions, all with manual transmission: 1.6 16V Dynamique, Dynamique 2.0 16V Dynamique 2.0 16V and 4X4 .

To further help the efficiency, New Duster 2016 is equipped with the Eco-Mode function, which can be actuated by means located on the panel. When triggered, the function limits the power and engine torque, and reduces the power of the air conditioning, which allows a 10% reduction in fuel consumption.



Versions
The New Duster 2016 is offered in five versions, two engines and two exchange options: Expression 1.6 16V with manual transmission, Dynamique 2.0 16V with manual transmission, Dynamique 2.0 with automatic transmission and Dynamique 2.0 16V 4x4 with manual transmission. Below are the main set of each version of items:



Expression 1.6 16V manual transmission: dual airbags, ABS brakes, power steering, power locks, steering wheel height adjustment, hot air, rear window defroster, black mask headlights, brake light, rims 16 inches of iron with standart design, rear view in black color, two-color bumpers, CD MP3 double DIN + USB + Bluetooth radio, rims 16 inches of steel, power windows, perimeter alarm, driver seat with height adjustment, the roof bars. As an optional wheel rim 16 inch alloy.
Dynamique 1.6 16V manual transmission and Dynamique 2.0 16V manual transmission and automatic transmission: the same equipment of Expression 1.6 16V version, more, Media NAV Evolution, fog lights, bumpers in body color, rims 16 inch alloy, autopilot, electric control of mirrors, parking sensors, trip computer, 12V outlet in the rear compartment and glasses with driver one touch control as optional leather seats, automatic pilot and reverse camera.
Dynamique 2.0 16V 4x4 manual transmission: the same version of Expression 2.0 16V equipment, more, leather seats (optional), two-color bumpers, rims 16 inch alloy in dark gray color. As an optional leather seats, automatic pilot and reverse camera.


Line of accessories
The 2016 Duster offers a complete line of accessories specially developed for the model. All components are approval and factory warranty. Among other items, are offered, fabric mats, rear trailer hitch, fog lights, chrome exhaust tip, parking sensor.

One of the highlights is the Adventure Kit, which consists of front protection with foglamp of fender reamer and kickstand platform type.

In addition to customizing and / or increase the levels of comfort Duster 2016 the customer to install any of the original accessories line items unchanged retains all the benefits of a three-year vehicle warranty.



After Sales

The New Duster 2016 has three-year factory warranty or 100,000 km run, whichever occurs first. The model of the maintenance plan provides for periodic reviews to be made at intervals of 10,000 km or every year of use.

The Renault dealer network, which currently has 294 points, offers to the owners the "Review with Closed Price" program and the "Closed Price Package parts", which brings together the main items of wear and maintenance. These two services allow customers to know in advance how much they will spend to carry out repairs, since the suggested retail prices of the two packages include the parts values ​​and workmanship.

The owners of the New Duster 2016 also have the support of Renault Assistance, a technical assistance service and mechanical assistance, with service 24 hours a day. If necessary, the Renault Assistance sends a technician to perform minor repairs on site and, when appropriate, provides the removal of the car to the nearest dealership. The service is offered free for 24 months after purchase.



My Renault: new concept of relationship with customers

Brand customers can also count on the My Renault, an innovative digital platform that provides for owners of vehicles Renault a lot of information about your car plus exclusive offers and new products and services firsthand.

My Renault is personal and unique page of the vehicle owner Renault has, in one place, all information pertaining to your car: from manual to tips to reduce fuel consumption. There are also offered cultural and travel tips.

Among the benefits, the My Renault brings offerings ranging from the discount on the purchase of accessories and oil change to "up bars" versions and free metallic paint on the purchase of a new vehicle.

Prices

Expression 1.6 MT - R$ 62,990
Dynamique 1.6 MT - R$ 67,990
Dynamique 2.0 MT - R$ 72,990
Dynamique 2.0 AT - R$ 75,990
Dynamique 2.0 MT 4x4 - R$ 78,490