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I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.
Showing posts with label Easy-R. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Easy-R. Show all posts

Saturday, 5 March 2016

GENEVA - Dacia beings special editions and it's first automatic gearbox on the Duster SUV.

  • Dacia presents a new series of affordable, smart and comfortable limited-edition versions
  • Easy-R – Dacia’s first automated gearbox – is now available with the brand’s dCi 90 diesel engine. This competitively-priced transmission is already available with the TCe 90 petrol powerplant
  • Dacia’s online community continues to expand as the number of the brand’s Facebook fans surpasses the threshold of three million
  • Record sales in 2015: more than 550,000 vehicles registered worldwide, an increase of almost eight per cent
Dacia has enjoyed another buoyant start to the year. After achieving record sales in 2015, the brand has just seen its number of Facebook fans exceed the three-million mark as members of its fast-growing community continue to share their passion for Dacia both on and offline.
In addition to the announcement of the Easy-R transmission with its dCi 90 diesel engine (6 gear automated transmission), the 2016 Geneva Motor Show sees Dacia take the wraps off a new series of limited-edition versions.

THE DUSTER ESSENTIAL: INTRODUCING A NEW SERIES OF LIMITED-EDITION DACIAS
Dacia’s stand at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show features the Duster Essential which introduces a new series of limited-edition versions of the Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV as well as other models available outside the UK. The name of this series of limited editions will vary depending on market and in certain countries.
These competitively-priced limited-edition versions combine a smart look with enhanced travelling comfort. Exterior features include a new body colour (Chestnut Brown) and new alloy wheels, along with specific badging and body colour bumpers. Inside, passengers benefit from Bluetooth and USB connectivity, electric front windows and central locking.
Like all Dacias, these limited-edition versions come with a three-year/100,000km (60,000 miles) warranty.
The markets where this series of limited-edition Dacias will be available include Austria, Belgium, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. 
EASY-R AUTOMATED TRANSMISSION 
Easy-R was launched at the end of 2015 mated to Dacia’s TCe 90 Stop&Start petrol engine. For the same price, Dacia’s first automated transmission can now be specified for dCi 90 diesel versions of the Logan, Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan MCV (depending on market). Mated to this diesel engine, Easy-R will feature six forward gears for optimised driving enjoyment and fuel consumption comparable with that of a manual gearbox.
To combine reliability with lower running costs, the all-new design of this automated transmission is founded on electro-mechanical rather than hydraulic technology. To ensure the highest standard of quality, the Easy-R gearbox underwent the equivalent of 750,000km of road testing and all units are carefully inspected after assembly.
Reliable and affordable, Easy-R automated transmission eliminates the need for a clutch pedal and is calibrated to optimise everyday driving enjoyment, especially in congested traffic and urban areas. Gear shifts are smooth and automatic, while its crawl function is ideal for manoeuvring or when inching forward in traffic jams by simply releasing the brake pedal. The system also holds the vehicle at a standstill to facilitate pulling away on slopes.
Easy-R is much more competitively priced than a conventional automatic transmission and benefits from particularly low running costs.
There are no current plans for the Easy-R automated transmission to be available in the UK.  
Dacia’s stand at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, which starts on Tuesday 1st March, is in Hall 2.

Wednesday, 16 September 2015

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

Translated by Google - Apologies for any errors caused.

  • 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.