Dacia has introduced an updated version of the Duster Commercial, priced from £12,795 (excl. VAT).
It’s based on the facelifted version of the Duster SUV launched earlier this year, converted to a two-seat LCV and including a 4×4 version.
The conversion sees the rear seats and seatbelts removed and replaced with flat load floor, mesh bulkhead, lashing eyes, load cover, opaque window film and security alarm.
The result is up to 1,623 litres of space and a 503kg payload capacity, along with a bay length of 1,792mm, load width of 1,247mm and a floor-to-ceiling height on the 4×2 models of 917mm.
It’s powered by a range of petrol and diesel engines, with outputs from 90hp to 150hp, covering a choice of two- or four-wheel drive configurations. A six-speed manual transmission is fitted as standard, while Dacia’s six-speed dual-clutch EDC transmission is available exclusively with the TCe 150 range-topping petrol.
The petrol line-up starts with the turbocharged three-cylinder 1.0-litre TCe 90, delivering 90hp and 160Nm of torque at 2,750rpm, with combined cycle economy of up to 45.6mpg (WLTP). Next up is the 1.3-litre four-cylinder TCe 130, which brings 130hp and 240Nm of torque from 1,600rpm, while matching the smaller unit’s official fuel economy figure of 45.6mpg (WLTP).
Completing the petrol line-up is the TCe 150, coupled exclusively with Dacia’s six-speed dual-clutch EDC transmission. It has a 0-62mph acceleration time of 9.7 seconds and a 124mph top speed, but still returns the same 45.6mpg (WLTP) economy as its petrol-powered siblings.
The sole diesel engine is the 1.5-litre Blue dCi unit, with 115hp and 260Nm of torque at 2,000rpm. It’s available with the choice of either two- or four-wheel-drive. Fuel economy stand at 57.6mpg (WLTP) with CO2 emissions of 127g/km, while the 4×4 version emits 139g/km and with 53.3mpg (WLTP) on the combined cycle.
All engines are equipped with Stop & Start as standard.
Two trim levels – Essential and Comfort – are available and replicate the Duster SUV.
The Duster Commercial Essential features Dacia’s Y-shaped LED daytime running lights, body-coloured front and rear bumpers, black roof bars with ‘Duster’ inscription, 16-inch steel wheels, air con, electric front windows, cruise control with speed limiter, seven-function on-board computer, height- and reach-adjustable steering wheel with backlit controls, DAB radio with Bluetooth connectivity and a USB connection.
The Comfort specification adds 16-inch alloy wheels, black-painted door mirrors, body-colour door handles, chrome front grille, front fog lights, heated and electrically adjustable door mirrors, rear-view camera with parking sensors, hill descent control, and a centre differential lock on 4×4 models.
The Comfort interior gains upgraded upholstery, black door sill protection strips, soft-feel steering wheel, centre console with driver’s armrest, height-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar adjustment, and Dacia’s Media Display infotainment system with 8-inch touchscreen, smartphone replication with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay® and two USB ports.
Both Essential and Comfort models are offered with a spare wheel as an available option, while metallic paint in one of six colours – Slate Grey, Highland Grey, Pearl Black, Iron Blue, Fusion Red, and the stunning Arizona Orange – can be specified across the range.
The Duster Commercial is available to order now, with the TCe 90 and TCe 130 engines following shortly after. First customer deliveries are expected in December.
