Duster Platform Spawns New Pick-Up and Cargo Versions!
The new Duster has become one of the hottest vehicles in global markets, and now its versatile platform is showing even more potential. Dacia and Renault have showcased a new van version in the UK, called the Duster Cargo, and a new pickup truck in Romania, called the Duster Pick-Up. These two new models show that the Duster platform is capable of a lot more than just being a standard SUV.
Duster Pick-Up: A Rugged Conversion
The new Duster Pick-Up, sold under the Dacia brand in Romania, is not a factory-built model. It is a conversion by a Romanian company called Romturingia. The Pick-Up version has a cut-off roof to create an open load bed that can carry up to 430 kg of cargo. It is powered by either a 1.8L Hybrid engine or a 1.2L Petrol with 4WD setup. The price for this version starts at EUR 26,000, which is approximately Rs 27.21 lakh.
Here is a summary of the Duster Pick-Up’s specs:
| Specification | Details |
| Origin | Conversion by Romturingia (Romania) |
| Price (approx.) | EUR 26,000 (Rs 27.21 lakh) |
| Payload Capacity | 430 kg |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | 1,050 mm long x 1,000 mm wide |
| Powertrain | 1.8L Hybrid or 1.2L Petrol with 4WD |
Duster Cargo: The Factory-Built Van
Unlike the Pick-Up, the Duster Cargo is a factory-built van version that is on sale in the UK. It is a stripped-down version of the Duster SUV with all the seats removed to create a massive 1,149-liter cargo area. It can also carry a payload of up to 430 kg. The van is powered by either a Hybrid 130 with 4WD or Hybrid 155 engine options. The starting price for the Duster Cargo is GBP 28,700, which is approximately Rs 34.38 lakh.
Here is a summary of the Duster Cargo’s specs:
| Specification | Details |
| Origin | Factory-built (UK) |
| Price (approx.) | GBP 28,700 (Rs 34.38 lakh) |
| Payload Capacity | 430 kg |
| Cargo Area | 1,149 liters |
| Powertrain | Hybrid 130 with 4WD or Hybrid 155 |
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