Underneath, the new Dacia Duster still rides on the same Renault CMF-B platform as the Clio hatchback, and there are three powertrain options. A 1.2-liter engine kicks off the range, putting out
That's because the Dacia Duster 4x4 is a proper off-roader. For sure, there are no electronic gizmos and gadgets to impress your mates with, but you do get to choose between front-wheel drive, permanent four-wheel drive or automatic mode. There's also an incredibly low ratio first gear which works in lieu of a low ratio transfer box. Neat. All models come with four-wheel-drive, naturally, with Land Rover's Terrain Response off-road system that ensures the Defender's settings are optimised for the terrain (sand or mud, for example). There's also air suspension as standard and an optional 3D surround camera that can help when wading in deep water or reversing a trailer.The Jimny starts at an almost hypercar-like £15,499 in comparison, though every single version comes with DAB, a suite of safety systems and a properly rock-scrabbling four-wheel-drive system