The new Air trim comes with air conditioning, DAB radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, 16-inch wheels, body-colored front and rear bumpers, electric front windows, USB and AUX connection and front fog lights as standard.

Opt for the more expensive Nav+ and you get the MediaNav Evolution infotainment system with a 7-inch display and sat-nav, rear-parking sensors and a reversing camera, 16-inch alloys, electric rear windows, heated and electrically-adjustable door mirrors, trip computer, leather steering wheel and ‘Graphite’ cloth upholstery.

Customers can mix and match the 1.6-liter SCe 115 engine with Access and Air versions, while the Nav+ is available with the more powerful TCe 125 engine as well as the 1.5-liter dCi unit, which is the most fuel efficient option.

All Duster models can be specified with either 2WD or 4WD, while a six-speed EDC (Efficient Dual Clutch) gearbox can be mated to Nav+ models equipped with the 1.5-liter diesel, and they are priced at £15,495.

First deliveries of Dacia’s updated Duster will commence this April.

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