Is it worth buying a used Renault Duster? Which Duster is better: gasoline or diesel.

Please do not immediately throw stones, sticks, etc. at me. The review is objective. Before Duster, I owned many cars. I won’t list it, believe me, the experience is enormous. I’ll answer the question right away: why did you drive Duster? My L.R DEFENDER died in an accident, and I didn’t want to switch to “puzoterki” until the final decision was made by the courts and insurance companies. What was needed was all-wheel drive, ground clearance, quality factor and price. Believe me, I’m not picky. In November '16 the choice fell on Duster Restayl. The Privelege MT 2.0 configuration includes all-wheel drive, everything except rear windows and navigation. Now, in order. 1. Body. Looks controversial. Judging by the track, they could have made the body wider at the shoulders. The paintwork is frankly weak, all the branches leave deep scratches. Pebbles are something. I protected the hood and rear arches a little with film - under the shell film!! from pebbles. Kick. The windshield is all chipped. “Healed” cracks 2 times. This is only 1.5 years of operation!! It was in vain that I didn’t paste over the lower parts of the rear doors adjacent to the arches - they were already sanded, despite the “improved” front mudguards. Why are these silver trims on the front and rear bumpers? . To constantly remember them? 2. Engine. Where are these horses under the hood!!! The failure during acceleration is terrible (thanks to the calibrated accelerator pedal). Transfers to K.P. in my opinion, not entirely successful. Short. You have to operate a “stirrer”, be healthy. Fuel consumption on the highway is within 9-10 liters. In the city 10-11.5 liters. Gasoline 92. In warm weather it detonates strongly. I tried 95, I didn’t notice any difference. Engine sound insulation is 3+. After 3 thousand - a little loud. Oil level from change to change. At 25t. The tensioner roller for auxiliary units made noise. That's how we go for now. 3. Transmission. The 3rd, 4th, 5th gears are noisy when releasing the gas. OD answer: “The same helical gears in the gearbox.” Why is there no noise in the RAV-4? WW-Tiguan? All-wheel drive does not work quickly, you have time to slip on the slipper. 200g was added for maintenance. oil in the gearbox.. There are chips on the plug in the rear axle gearbox. 4. Suspension. Where is the vaunted suspension? There are basically no rebound dampers. They thump in every pit. There is so much extraneous noise in the suspension, it’s terrible. Energy intensity is a big question. Well, there is no comfort from her, for the life of me. Constant struggle with crickets, squeaks, knocks. The hood has been rattling since new, I treated it with felt washers under the stops. I lubricated the door seals with silicone. The organizer in the trunk made of cheap foam plastic “thumped” until it was lined with soft material. Moreover, it breaks under low pressure. The front panel creaks, door cartridges and much more - a complete cacophony. There remains a thumping sound under the front passenger seat, I've already broken my head, WHERE FROM!!! 5. Salon. I already wrote about sounds. The landing is rough, the back falls off after 200 km at a time. Where are you ergometrists? What, normal chairs are hard to design? Damn... the people's car. Dashboard display: only the fuel level is displayed and you can choose one of the following.?? (reserve, consumption, odometer, etc.) with a huge display, how is that? Where is the pause for adjusting the wipers, is it so difficult? A button for heating the rear window, windshield, mirrors all rolled into one, why?. When this button is turned on, the speed fluctuates from 2t. to 0. I stalled a couple of times at an intersection, OD shrugs. Adjusting the mirrors under the handbrake? The mirrors are frankly small. There are cruise control buttons on the steering wheel, but you forgot about the backlight? The driver's seat slide cover, but not the passenger's side? Seat heating buttons, where are you?? I bought additional carpet pads for the front and rear passengers - well, the problem is again with the plastic. There are a lot of unprotected painted elements in the trunk - did you regret the plastic again? The quality of the plastic leaves much to be desired; it scratches once or twice. 6. Light. I manually adjusted the headlights, they don’t blind oncoming people, and I feel good. You don't have to turn on the fog lights, there's no point. The only good thing is the daytime running lights. Such a review. I took a test drive of the Hyundai Creta... I felt the difference.

Engine Renault Duster 2.0 for the new version of the crossover, it slightly improved its characteristics. The manufacturer introduced a variable valve timing system for the 2-liter Renault Duster, which improved fuel consumption, dynamics and power of the unit. If earlier the same F4R produced 135 hp, now it is 143 hp.

Structurally, the in-line 4-cylinder 16-valve naturally aspirated gasoline engine has a cast-iron cylinder block and a timing belt drive. The valve mechanism has hydraulic compensators. The power system is electronically controlled distributed injection. Engine problems include oil burns and bent valves in the event of a broken timing belt. When valves meet pistons, in most cases it will be necessary to carry out a comprehensive repair of the cylinder head. You can read more about the process here https://xmotors.com.ua/services/remont-golovki-bloka-cilindrov. Overall a very durable and reliable motor. The main thing is to carry out all routine maintenance and replacement of consumables on time.

By the way, the new Duster 2.0 can only have 4x4 all-wheel drive. Although the first crossovers with this engine also came with front-wheel drive, it later turned out that this configuration was simply not in demand. The gearbox is a 6-speed manual or a time-tested 4-band hydromechanical automatic.

Naturally, the 2-liter power unit is the most dynamic among Duster engines. And the introduction of variable valve timing made acceleration even better. The engine accelerates the compact crossover to hundreds with manual transmission and all-wheel drive in 10.3 seconds, and with 4 automatic transmission it takes 11.5 seconds. As for fuel consumption, this is the weak point of the engine. In the city with an automatic transmission it is officially 11.3 liters, in fact it is 13 liters. The mechanics are a little better in this regard. Below we offer more detailed technical characteristics of the 2-liter Duster.

Characteristics of the new Renault Duster 2.0 F4R engine

Working volume – 1998 cm3
Number of cylinders/valves – 4/16
Cylinder diameter – 82.7 mm
Piston stroke – 93 mm
Power hp – 143 at 5750 rpm
Power kW – 105 at 5750 rpm
Torque – 195 Nm at 4000 rpm
Compression ratio – 11.1
Timing Drive - Belt
Maximum speed 6 manual transmission – 180 km/h (4 automatic transmission – 174 km/h)
Acceleration to the first hundred with a 6-speed manual transmission is 10.3 seconds. (4 automatic transmission – 11.5 s.)
Fuel consumption in the city with 6 manual transmission is 10.1 liters. (4 automatic transmission – 11.3 l.)
Fuel consumption in the combined cycle 6-speed manual transmission is 7.8 liters. (4 automatic transmission – 8.7 l.)
Fuel consumption on the 6-speed manual highway is 6.5 liters. (4 automatic transmission – 7.2 l.)

If the base Duster 1.6 engine (114 hp) is assembled in Russia (Togliatti Avtovaz), then the more powerful 2-liter engine is brought from Spain, where Renault has a large production of power units. There are many modifications of this engine that can be found on other Renault models.

The French presented the new Renault Duster 2020 model year of the second generation, sales of which should begin at the end of 2019. To be more precise, it is already sold under the name Dacia Duster, but for Russia, the crossover has not yet been localized.

On the page all the details about the new Renault Duster body of the 2020 model year, release date in Russia, possible configurations and prices, photos, technical specifications, latest news and video test drive.

Duster is one of the best-selling models in today's Renault line, thanks to the fairly successful localization of the production of these budget SUVs.

Factories in Brazil, India, Colombia and Russia satisfy the high demand for similar equipment in their countries, and they have also been given some functions to create modifications specially prepared for local operating conditions.

The 2020 model year Renault Duster SUV is built on the old VO platform, but this did not stop the designers from widening the track and slightly changing the dimensions of the car:

length – 4340 mm. (+25 mm to the old version);
width – 1830 mm. (+8 mm.);
height – 1621 mm. (-4 mm.);
ground clearance - 210 mm. (not changed).

The chassis layout remained unchanged with an independent McPherson suspension at the front (coil springs and anti-roll bars) and a semi-independent (for front-wheel drive versions) and multi-link (for all-wheel drive) system at the rear.

The Renault Duster 2020 also uses a standard power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering mechanism and a classic “pair” of brake mechanisms: ventilated discs on the front axle and “drums” on the rear.

Exterior

The new Renault Duster crossover of the 2020 model year has undergone a serious homologation, which included modifications to most body elements.

New bumpers and an enlarged raised hood, chrome parts on the radiator grille and modified geometry of the air intakes, a fifth door extended to the level of the rear pillars and new two-piece head optics with built-in diode strips, “convex” headlights on the stern with a cross-shaped white “reverse” insert - in The exterior of the car became more harmonious and unified, and the design itself began to echo the appearance of other Renault models.

The new color range deserves special attention: it has not only expanded, but also received more saturated shades from those already used.

Interior

The second generation Renault Duster 2020 received a modified dashboard, as well as a new seat frame with more developed lateral support and the ability to adjust the elements of the lumbar area and the height of the headrests.

In addition, in the “top” equipment configuration, the interior will delight you with high-quality leather upholstery. The steering wheel adjustment parameters have also changed: except for horizontal adjustment with a range of 50 mm. vertical (40 mm) also became available

The finishing materials of the updated Renault Duster 2020 have generally become of higher quality, and the range of options has expanded due to:

climate control systems,
a set of all-round cameras,
keyless entry systems,
blind spot monitoring systems,
Start buttons to start the engine,
relay for automatic switching of headlights, etc.

Folding the backrests of the rear row of seats will increase the volume of the luggage compartment to 1636 liters. The Renault Grand Duster package, already announced by the manufacturer, promises to offer even more space, which will provide 7 seats.

Finally, do not forget about the Duster Oroch - a pickup truck sold on the Brazilian market and in 2020 has every chance of getting acquainted with the Russian market.

Duster in a new Pickup body.

Technical stuffing

For the Renault Duster 2020 model year, the developers have prepared a new line of power units, among which there are modernized versions of old engines.

Thus, the 1.5 dCi diesel engines were slightly boosted, adding 5 “power” to each (now the power of such units is at the level of 95 and 115 hp).

The place of the 1.2 TCe petrol engine was taken by the 1.3-liter engine used in the model in two power versions - 130 and 150 hp. With.

French engineers also replaced the naturally aspirated 1.6 SCe, offering as an alternative a completely new three-cylinder 1.0 TСe, which is installed in parallel on the second generation and fourth generation Clio.

In Europe, the new Renault Duster 2020 will be available with a 1.6-liter turbodiesel engine (130 hp), which will be paired with a CVT.

A less powerful version will be prepared for Russia - 1.5 dCi with a turbocharger (109 hp)

The gasoline liter power plant will be complemented by a simple 5-speed manual transmission capable of transmitting torque only to the front axle.

For all-wheel drive modifications, a two-liter unit with 143 hp is “shown”. s., which can be equipped with both mechanical and automatic transmission.

When will the new Renault Duster be released in Russia?

Europeans, and with them residents of a number of countries identified by the French as the most promising for their updated market model, for example, India, will get acquainted with the new Duster at the end of 2019 - beginning of 2020.

The second generation Renault Duster 2020 will arrive at Russian car showrooms approximately next year, which is explained by the manufacturer’s decision to rely on another model - for which the Moscow Renault plant is already preparing its facilities.

Options and prices

Prices and specifications for the new generation Renault Duster will be announced after the official debut in Russia.
Options and prices for the current generation:

Options	Motor	checkpoint	Fuel consumption	Drive	Acceleration to 100 km/h	Prices
Authentique	gasoline 1.6 l. (114 l,s)	M.T.	9,3/6,3/7,4	Front	10.9 s	699,000 rubles
	gasoline 1.6 l. (114 l,s)	M.T.	9,1/6,5/7,6	4x4 Full	12.5 s	819,990 rubles
Expression	gasoline 1.6 l. (114 l,s)	M.T.	9,3/6,3/7,4	Front	10.9 s	849,990 rubles
	gasoline 1.6 l. (114 l,s)	M.T.	9,1/6,5/7,6	4x4 Full	12.5 s	906,990 rubles
	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	M.T.	10,1/6,5/7,8	4x4 Full	10.3 s	962,990 rubles
	gasoline 1.5 l. (109 l,s)	M.T.	5,9/5,0/5,3	4x4 Full	13.2 s	996,990 rubles
	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	AT	11,3/7,2/8,7	4x4 Full	11.5 s	1,012,990 rubles
Privilege	gasoline 1.6 l. (114 l,s)	M.T.	9,1/6,5/7,6	4x4 Full	12.5 s	972,990 rubles
	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	M.T.	10,1/6,5/7,8	4x4 Full	10.3 s	1,012,990 rubles
	gasoline 1.5 l. (109 l,s)	M.T.	5,9/5,0/5,3	4x4 Full	13.2 s	1,046,990 rubles
	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	AT	11,3/7,2/8,7	4x4 Full	11.5 s	1,062,990 rubles
Dakar Edition	gasoline 1.6 l. (114 l,s)	M.T.	9,1/6,5/7,6	4x4 Full	12.5 s	1,015,990 rubles
	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	M.T.	10,1/6,5/7,8	4x4 Full	10.3 s	1,055,990 rubles
	gasoline 1.5 l. (109 l,s)	M.T.	5,9/5,0/5,3	4x4 Full	13.2 s	1,089,990 rubles
	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	AT	11,3/7,2/8,7	4x4 Full	11.5 s	1,105,990 rubles
Luxe Privilege	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	M.T.	10,1/6,5/7,8	4x4 Full	10.3 s	1,067,990 rubles
	gasoline 1.5 l. (109 l,s)	M.T.	5,9/5,0/5,3	4x4 Full	13.2 s	1,101,990 rubles
	gasoline 2.0 l. (143 l,s)	AT	11,3/7,2/8,7	4x4 Full	11.5 s	1,111,990 rubles

Specifications

Video test drive

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Having made a decision Having decided to buy a new Renault Duster 2019, you can be sure that you will overcome any obstacles while driving this car. Ground clearance of 210 mm and a well-thought-out weight-to-size ratio guarantee excellent maneuverability in all conditions.

The standard luggage compartment size of 475 liters can be increased to 1,636 liters if you fold the rear row of seats. This will be enough to take everything you need on the road.

Safety Renault Duster 2019

The most important innovations that increase the comfort and safety of operation of the new Duster include the Renault Start system, which provides the ability to remotely and programmably start the engine, a highly informative Media-Nav multimedia complex, heated windshield area, cruise control and a rear view camera.

To ensure the safety of the driver and passengers, all progressive elements of passive and active safety are used - front and side AirBags, ISOFIX fastenings, ABS and EBD systems, effective and reliable brakes.

Starting with the Expression configuration, Renault Duster 2019 cars are optionally equipped with an electronic stability program (ESP), which prevents skidding on a sharp turn or slippery road by braking individual wheels. ESP can only be purchased in conjunction with Hill Start Assist (HSA), which prevents the vehicle from rolling back when driving on a slope. At the same time, the driver does not need to use the handbrake, which ensures convenient and safe operation.

Sale of new Renault Duster at the most affordable prices, exclusive lending and insurance conditions, impeccable service - all this, and many more interesting and useful offers await you in the showrooms of the official dealer of Automir Group of Companies in Moscow.

Expressive design of Renault Duster New

The updated design has made the car's appearance even more modern and expressive, without violating its individuality, but emphasizing the off-road character of the model. The front of the new Renault Duster body features:

double horizontal chrome strip on the radiator grille, decorated with the signature Renault diamond;
segmented head optics units, complemented by sections of daytime running lights;
original bumper with a plastic body kit and an integrated fine-mesh air intake grille.

Changes in interior design that distinguish the new Renault Duster are an optimal synthesis of functionality, practicality, excellent ergonomics of the driver's seat and comfort for each passenger.

While maintaining the architecture of the front panel, the designers equipped the crossover with a new instrument panel, providing convenient reading of information at any time of the day, and a center console with a 7-inch touch screen of the MEDIA NAV multimedia center with a built-in satellite navigation system.

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This car appeared on the Russian market in an era when crossovers were just gaining popularity among buyers. At first he was incredibly popular. A big car for less money is ideal for a Russian driver. At the same time, the car enthusiast was ready to put up with mediocre ergonomics and lack of comfort. The main thing is that the Renault Duster is cheap and is as practical and versatile as possible, so you can go fishing or go on a date.

Which Duster is better: gasoline or diesel?

Pre-restyling crossovers were equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged diesel engine producing 90 horsepower, a 1.6-liter engine producing 102 horsepower, and a 2.0-liter engine producing 135 horsepower. With. After updating in 2015, the 1.6-liter engine already produced 114 “horses”, the two-liter was pumped up to 145 hp. s., and diesel - up to 109 forces. What to choose: Duster with gasoline or diesel? Let's take a closer look at the nuances.

Both 1.6-liter engines are considered to be the best, despite the fact that they are assembled at AvtoVAZ. There are almost no problems with them up to 200 thousand km. On an “old” engine, the timing belt needs to be changed every 60 thousand; ignition coils will often fail. After the update, the need for this repair disappeared. The belt was replaced with a chain, and the coils were also worked on. But after 100 thousand km, oil will begin to leak through gaskets and seals.

A two-liter engine runs for approximately 300 thousand km, but after 150 thousand there is an increased appetite for oil. After the first “hundred” there is a risk that the engine will lose traction and be reluctant to respond to the gas pedal. This is how a failed phase regulator makes itself known. Oxygen sensors and the generator also “fly” after 100 thousand km.

A diesel engine is considered long-lasting if you fill it with high-quality diesel fuel and do not be afraid of inevitable problems with the turbine. If you buy high-quality oil and fill the engine with good fuel, it will last a long time. Renault mechanics believe that this is the best engine in the line.

There are no questions about the manual transmission, but there are a lot of questions about the old automatic transmission that comes with the Duster. An automatic transmission will last no more than 200 thousand km. It will break down often, it will brake mercilessly when changing gears, it will increase the already considerable fuel consumption, and increase the cost of the car.

Buyers have a choice of front-wheel drive Duster or 4x4. Buyers and experts unanimously vote for all-wheel drive. Before the update, the electromagnetic couplings failed, but after the restyling the issue was resolved.

Paintwork on budget cars does not have the appropriate thickness. You need to come to terms with this and take it for granted. But the Duster’s body itself is no different in strength. Because of this, pre-restyling copies were subject to a recall campaign. However, after the update the problem was not fixed.

But the chassis is the main advantage of the model. Essentially, this is the same Logan with an indestructible suspension, only even more practical due to its size.

Dorestyle or restyling?

Renault Duster appeared in 2010, and five years later it was restyled. He talks about what has changed in the model and which version of Duster is better to choose owner of the model Artem Asonov . In 2013, he purchased a pre-restyling Duster, and in 20018 he switched to an updated model.

— The difference in price turned out to be small. The first cost 720 thousand rubles, the second - 816 thousand (I bought it at Trade-In discounts). I like the restyled Duster better. Firstly, the two-liter engine has more “horses” - 145 instead of 135, while the engine “eats” only 10 hp. Secondly, the updated version has improved backlighting. In pre-restyling it was orange, darn it, but now it’s blue. Thirdly, the gear shift knob has been improved. Before, she was like a pin. And the updated Duster has become more dynamic when overtaking. The previous version has front-wheel drive, the updated one has all-wheel drive. In winter, the all-wheel drive Duster drives better on the ruts.

In terms of interior, the models are approximately the same: no better and no worse. The plastic of both versions is of the same quality. But in the second version they clearly saved on fabric. In the first, the backrests of the front seats are upholstered in leatherette. If a child is sitting in the back, the upholstery does not suffer much from kicks. In the second, the fabric quickly gets dirty. The trunk is larger in the first version, since the second version has a spare wheel there. Despite the smaller volume, the trunk can fit three bicycles and a snowboard. The materials in the luggage compartment are worse in the second version. To prevent the cargo from being crushed due to the spare tire, I had to put plywood in the trunk. The floor in the luggage compartment is uneven, making it impossible to sleep comfortably during the trip. The suspension is cool, the car goes smoothly off-road.

As for the technical part, in the pre-restyling Duster, water flowed from the washer nozzles and flooded the ignition coils. To avoid damage to the ECU, both coils and spark plugs had to be replaced. One coil costs 2,000 rubles, and replacing a unit costs 35 thousand rubles. A common drawback of both versions is that windows get covered in mud in slushy weather. You need to install either larger mudguards or wheel arch extensions. I would also recommend putting a mesh on the grille to prevent midges from getting into the radiator. Another disadvantage is that both versions in the Expression configuration do not have an on-board computer. The automatic transmission is dull, although reliable. When accelerating, there are long gaps between gear changes.

But overall I like the car. Until 100 thousand I did nothing at all. At 105 thousand km I changed the gasket in the automatic transmission, the replacement cost 16 thousand rubles. I have never changed the automatic transmission oil. By 120 thousand km one of the struts began to leak and the thermostat failed. If you buy a car with a mileage of 120 thousand km, I recommend changing the timing belt.

Choosing Duster on the used car market

The average cost of a used Duster is 570 thousand rubles. For 670 thousand rubles we found a 2017 model with a mileage of 150 thousand km:

Which Renault Duster to choose

“Duster” is now almost the best budget offer on the secondary market. There are a lot of examples on the market, but there are few frankly “killed” cars. Spare parts for cars are inexpensive, as they are produced in Tolyatti.

We would say that you need to go with the Duster with a turbocharged diesel engine or choose a 2.0 liter gasoline engine. But the 1.6-liter engine has also proven itself to be reliable and trouble-free. Don't set out to make a choice based on the engine. The 1.6-liter engine is simpler and therefore more budget-friendly, but the turbocharged diesel engine is more interesting to drive.

Give up the automatic transmission, it's so bad that it's better to go with a manual transmission. Take the all-wheel drive version: the car will be able to drive further and deeper. Better take a look at the restyled copy. The update was successful and we managed to get rid of most of the minor problems.