FRANKFURT - Dacia showcases a new Limited Edition Duster, New Tech and a Clutch-less Gearbox.

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• For the first time, Dacia proposes a gearbox piloted for central range: Easy-R, manufactured in the factory of Seville.
• Dacia Duster 2016 Edition presents the new green Altaï and offers a richer content including two new upholstery, black diamond wheels, the Evolution MEDIA NAV multimedia and navigation system and reversing camera, hitherto unpublished in Dacia.
• Dacia Duster Edition 2016 also debuts the limited series Urban Explorer

For the first time, Dacia included in its bid a gearbox piloted called Easy-R. Associated with the TCe 90 engine with Stop & Start, the 5-speed gearbox, manufactured in the factory in Seville, it gives the driver easier to use thanks to the convenience of a gearbox without a clutch pedal. Easy-R will be available in Logan MCV and Sandero in Spain from March 2016.

Two years after the renovation of Duster, Dacia confirms its dynamism and still offers more content and design changes in its flagship model. New upholstery, black diamond wheels, Evolution MEDIA NAV multimedia and navigation system and reversing camera ratify the adventurous character of Duster 2016 Edition.

Dacia proposes piloted gearbox Easy-R to its core range

Dacia enriches its mechanical offer:

Easy-R will be available in Spain in Logan, Logan MCV and Sandero from March 2016. The proposed price for this offer will be affordable, according to the values ​​of the Dacia brand.

The gearbox piloted Easy-R, which will be associated with the TCe 90 petrol engine, combines driving comfort and sobriety. With its power of 90 hp and torque of 140 Nm, the TCe 90 engine delivers a reactive recoveries at low revs and provides real driving pleasure, both city and road. Equipped with the Stop & Start system, their combined consumption is 4,9L / 100km [1] and the emissions of CO ₂ of 109 g / km [2] , identical to those of a manual gearbox.

Easy-R: transmission without a clutch pedal, affordable for everyone

Easy-R completes the mechanical supply of Dacia. This speed box piloted meets the expectations of customers looking for a more flexible line and adapted to the urban environment.

As a gearbox without a clutch pedal, Easy-R is comfortable and easy to use and provides driving comfort. It is equipped with electromechanical actuators (controlled by a computer) that replace the driver at the time of clutch, shift gears or disengage. The gearbox Easy-R has 2 driving modes adapted to every need: Drive or Manual (sequential).

Mode Drive , the computer is in control gear selection depending on traffic conditions. The gear change operated by the calculator is based on information such as engine speed, vehicle speed, type of driving, etc.

Mode Manual / Sequential, the driver decides gear shifting.

Compared to a traditional box-speed manual gearbox piloted Easy-R provides:

-        More comfort and ease of use :

• Mode Drive relieves the driver of certain manipulations (declutching, gearshift and clutch). Box select the best compromise between consumption and acceleration. Thus avoiding both circular sub-system and overspeed and stalling the engine in normal use.
• position Manual / Sequential , the driver decides and makes himself the speed change to a more dynamic and responsive driving. So, you can select the most appropriate speed in case of unforeseen overtaking or poor adhesion on a snowy road. To do this, simply press the lever and select position M + - to move to a higher or lower gear.
• If strong acceleration is required, the box automatically reduced to a lower gear and delivers maximum performance immediately available (kick down). You can reduce one or two relationships to access the full power of the engine, which is useful for example in the additions.
• More maneuverability : in position Drive , the drive is optimized. When you lift your foot off the brake, the vehicle slowly forward or back independently, without the accelerator pedal is depressed. This feature facilitates maneuvers at low speeds (parking, parking online ...) and stabilizes the car on gently sloping areas, complementing the Hill Start Assist. Finally, this feature is also useful in traffic jams.

-        Consumomoderado : piloted gearbox offers fuel consumption and CO2 emissions identical to the manual version. Since the actuators was no longer involved a gear change, energy consumption Easy-R is much lower than a traditional automatic transmission.

Quality - Durability: The move to electromechanical technologies instead of hydraulic steering provides a more subtle and ensures better durability and reliability. The gearbox piloted Easy-R has undergone 130,000 hours of tests on test benches. In addition, 100% of piloted gearbox Easy-R pass control to leave the factory assembly lines.

Dacia engines range evolve

The engine of the Dacia range evolve to move to the Euro 6 standard:

- From now on, all Dacia engines have the Stop & Start system and energy recovery during braking (Energy Smart Management)

- All diesel engines have a range filter nitrogen oxides. The solution which has chosen the brand is the most affordable and beneficial for the customer since no maintenance.

These developments allow significant reductions in consumption:

For example, Sandero, Logan and Logan MCV:

- TCe 90 petrol engine: saving 0.1L / 100km, 7 g CO2 / km less, ie 109 g CO2 / km

- New dCi 90 diesel engine: 0,3l saving / 100km, 9 g of CO2 / km least, that is, 90 g of CO2 / km

In Sandero Stepway:

- TCe 90 petrol engine: 0,3l saving / 100km, 9 g of CO2 / km less, ie 115 g CO2 / km

- New dCi 90 diesel engine: 0.2l saving / 100km, 7 g CO2 / km least, that is, 98 g of CO2 / km

In Duster:

- New gasoline engine SCe 115: 6.4 l / 100, 145 g of CO2 / km

- TCe 125 petrol engine: saving 0.2l / 100km, 7 g CO2 / km less, ie 138 g CO2 / km

- New dCi 90 diesel engine: 0,3l saving / 100km, 8 g of CO2 / km less, ie 115 g CO2 / km

- New dCi 110 diesel engine: saving 0.5 l / 100km, 12 g CO2 / km less, ie 115 g CO2 / km for Duster 4x2 and 123 g CO2 / km for Duster 4x4

Duster 2016 Edition: new equipment and design changes

Dacia Duster Duster evolves 2016. Edition retains all the design elements that have contributed to the success of Duster and offers even more facilities and style.

Design changes that reaffirm the adventurous look Duster

After just two years after the previous development of Duster, Duster 2016 Edition adopts new alloy wheels 16 inch black diamond which reinforce his style. To ratify his adventurous nature, Duster 2016 Edition includes a new green Altai, which replaces the olive gray.

Inside proposed two new upholstery (black and gray Silicon Federer on black background) discrete technical gray stitching that give more character if possible to Duster 2016. Edition trim levels proposed entry-tone upholstery in black Silicon . Federer gray upholstery on black background will be available for higher levels of equipment. On the other hand, the cosmos gray gray gives way to Platinum (by country and versions), particularly in the door panels, handles and trims the central front.

New equipment

So far available Anniversary Limited Series, the multimedia navigation system MEDIA NAV Evolution is now proposed in Duster Edition 2016 (depending on version). Thanks to this complete multimedia system, Dacia offers the possibility of staying connected very easily.

In addition, the back-up camera is available as an option on 2016 Edition Duster to enjoy more peace and security.

Multimedia and navigation system MEDIA NAV Evolution

• An onboard navigation incorporating TMC traffic information free with proposed alternative itineraries (by country)
• Security alerts (danger zones ...)
• Access connectivity through a specific application: the display, the user enjoys the multimedia content that has been configured through the AHA application that can be downloaded free from your smartphone. The application gives you access inside the vehicle, to your library of multimedia content (webradios, podcasts, music, audio books) and the social networks Facebook® and Twitter®. It also provides real-time information on the closest points, interest like hotels or restaurants. You may contact them directly by phone and launch the route guidance. The vehicle is equipped with steering wheel controls that allow access to speech recognition Apple's Siri (compatible from I-Phone® 4S).
• A more modern interface, with new icons color

Dacia MEDIA NAV Evolution retains all the attributes of successful MEDIA NAV: a large touch screen of 18 cm (7 inches) and a home page that allows easy navigation in the six worlds: radio, multimedia, telephone, map, navigation ( with 2D and Birdview display) and settings. Portable devices such as smartphone or MP3 player connected to the USB jack or the jack plug, which is accessed from the front for improved ergonomics.Thanks to Bluetooth®, Dacia MEDIA NAV Evolution also can enjoy the streaming audio feature to listen without cables, the songs and playlists recorded on the smartphone.

Duster 2016 Edition launches a new limited series for an even more adventurous look

In some European countries, including Spain, a new limited series Urban Explorer with the pack and the pack adventurous look it will be proposed.

The adventurous side pack provides new protections for underbody and wheel arches which reinforce the robustness of Duster. The new diamond black wheels emphasize the elegance of this limited series.

For its part, proposes the pack look front and rear side protection for underbody, rear bodies, doorways and dark metal roof rack and rear windows sobretintados reinforcing its urban, elegant and comfortable look.

Leather steering wheel effort proposed vehicle inner harmony.

Finally, to enjoy the city with complete serenity, limited series Urban Explorer will also offer navigation system MEDIA NAV Evolution series.