Which Duster is better to choose? Technical characteristics of Renault Duster Options and prices

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. It was necessary - 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.V warm weather 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 goes for helical gears in the gearbox.” Why is there no noise in the RAV-4? WW-Tiguan? Four-wheel drive It doesn’t 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 covers for the carpet of 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.

Renault Duster is a fairly common car in Russia. This popular “love” is explained by its affordable price, ease of operation, simplicity of design, high ground clearance and the presence of all-wheel drive in some trim levels.

The undoubted advantage of Duster is its “indestructible” suspension, which feels good both on the road and beyond. All of the above factors make this car a desirable purchase, both in a dealer showroom and on the secondary market.





And if in the showroom the buyer is faced with a choice of only modifications and configurations, then in the second case it is necessary to thoroughly examine the condition of the car.

So what are the weak points of the petrol Renault Duster, what nuances should you pay attention to when buying a used car?

Engines

Duster is offered to domestic motorists with four gasoline engines:

F4R petrol engine with a volume of 2.0 liters and 135 hp. (installed on the first generation until 2015);

F4R petrol engine with a volume of 2.0 liters and 143 hp (began to be installed after restyling);

K4M petrol engine with a volume of 1.6 liters and 102 hp. (until 2015);

H4M 1.6 petrol engine. liters and 114 hp (engine from Nissan, installed since 2015, produced in the Russian Federation).

Long-term operation of Duster Russian assembly showed that all four engines “digest” domestic fuel well and withstand our operating conditions. Motors that had driven 200 thousand km or more were not known for their oil burn, their power did not decrease significantly. But, of course, there were some minor “jambs”. Let's take a closer look at each engine and its features.

Motor F4R

It is the most common engine in the line and is popular among Russian motorists. In more than half of the cases, first-generation cars sold were assembled by them (on the territory of the EAEU). The engine is simple in design, previously tested on other Renault models. The cylinder block is made of cast iron, resistant to high temperatures. The cylinder head is made of aluminum, two camshafts, valve clearances are adjusted by hydraulic compensators. The weak points of this internal combustion engine are considered to be the crankshaft position sensor and the phase regulator on the intake camshaft that fail after 100 thousand km.



But these are nothing more than rumors. According to dealer service centers in their warehouses, these are the most unclaimed spare parts, both during the warranty and post-warranty periods of operation on cars that have either driven 100,000, or are three or more years old.

Such information has been circulating from mouth to mouth for a very long time, even when 10-12 years ago Renault Megane engines had such problems. Since then, the engines have been modified; the Duster has no such problems.

For those who doubt: listen to a warm engine. If the phase regulator is faulty, the gasoline internal combustion engine will sound like a diesel engine.

In 2015, the phase regulator design was updated again, the exhaust was changed and the electronics were reconfigured, which gave the engine an additional 8 hp, and thus the F4R appeared with 143 hp. As for the real problems, the F4R has a throttle valve routing that, over time, makes the car less likely to start in the cold winter.

There were also complaints about the noise the rollers made additional equipment driven by the timing belt. By the way, it needs to be changed every 60 thousand km; if the belt breaks, this engine has no chance: the valves must meet the pistons.

There are no other problems with this engine. There are problems with the ignition coils and spark plugs, but they arise due to leaking windshield washer nozzles. It is necessary to either replace them or protect the spark plug wells from moisture getting into them. A car with this engine, manual transmission and all-wheel drive consumes a little more than 10 liters of fuel per hundred kilometers in city mode. On the highway, if you drive calmly, you can achieve 7.5 liters. Moreover, the engine is normally powered by 92 gasoline. In the case of an automatic transmission, consumption increases by almost two liters.

Motor K4M

The 1.6-liter K4M (exact volume - 1598 cm3) produces 102 power. Domestic car enthusiasts consider it not powerful enough for this car. But they are not entirely right. Although the engine power and torque are less than those of a two-liter engine, the transmission of a car with such an internal combustion engine has different gear ratios, and in practice the car drives very briskly, you just need not be afraid to turn the engine up to 4 thousand revolutions.



There is even inside information from one of the engineers who designed the Duster that initially the all-wheel drive version should have been equipped with this more balanced engine. In the EU, this model was previously sold only with it and a diesel engine, but there it was Dacia.

This power unit does not have any typical “sores”, except for the above-described minor problem with the throttle gasket. But it can consume more gasoline than a two-liter one. The engine can easily cover 400-500 thousand km with proper maintenance. The timing belt is replaced every 60 thousand km; the valve clearance is adjusted using hydraulic compensators.

Motor H4M

This engine from Nissan began to be installed on the Duster in 2015. Displacement - 1.6 liters, power - 114 hp. The engine is not bad, has excellent elasticity. But its block is made of aluminum, which means it cannot be repaired. There are no hydraulic compensators, valve clearances are adjusted using washers, the design of the motor is very simple. Instead of a timing belt, a chain is used, which pleases many. Up to 150 thousand there are no problems with it.



One of the weak points of this internal combustion engine is the need to remove the intake manifold in order to change the spark plugs. And this needs to be done once every 30 thousand mileage, preferably at a service station. The engine is afraid of overheating.

The resource of this power unit is up to 350 thousand km. Fuel consumption: in the city about 9.5 liters, on the highway - a little more than 7. Produced in the Russian Federation.

What to choose is up to the buyer to decide. The option with a two-liter 143-horsepower petrol unit, manual transmission and all-wheel drive looks optimal.

What else is worth paying attention to? When inspecting a Duster on the secondary market, pay attention to the body in the area of ​​the tailgate near the chrome Duster emblem, the edge in the bumper area, and the rear wheel arches (their front part is sandblasted by the wheels). Check to see if the mastic on the back of the roof gutters is cracked or if the paintwork is worn away where it comes into contact with the door seals.





Pay attention to the power steering tube in the area where it is attached to the subframe. If you properly maintain and properly operate the Duster, then it will last 150-170 thousand without causing any problems to the owner. Next, you may have to replace the cardan joints, CV joints, shock absorbers, and CV joints. But nothing lasts forever; these problems are not particularly costly financially.

In general, the car is more than decent and problem-free with proper maintenance.

Engine Renault Duster 2.0 For new version crossover 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 weakness motor. 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 large production power units. There are many modifications of this engine that can be found on other Renault models.

In terms of power, the 2-liter Renault Duster engine produces 135 Horse power, with a torque of 195 Nm. As for fuel consumption, you shouldn’t expect less than 10 liters in the city. Another feature of the engine is increased oil consumption. If a liter of oil in the engine decreases over a couple of thousand kilometers, then this is considered normal.

The Renault Duster 2.0 engine shows very good dynamic performance. Thus, acceleration to the first hundred with a 6-speed manual transmission in the 4x4 all-wheel drive version is only 10.4 seconds, and the top speed is 177 km/h. Further details technical Renault specifications Duster 2.0

• Working volume – 1998 cm3
• Number of cylinders/valves – 4/16
• Cylinder diameter – 82.7 mm
• Piston stroke – 93 mm
• Power hp – 135 at 5500 rpm
• Power kW – 99 at 5500 rpm
• Torque – 195 Nm at 3750 rpm
• Engine power system – distributed injection with electronic control system
• Compression ratio – 11.05
• Timing drive - belt

Today, the two-liter Duster gasoline power unit is installed with both automatic and manual transmissions. Naturally, the dynamics and fuel consumption indicators are different for different combinations of transmission and engine. Below are the characteristics for different combinations of engines and transmissions that are offered in our country.

Front-wheel drive Renault Duster 2.0 automatic transmission 4-speed. 4x2

• Maximum speed – 168 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred – 11.2 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city – 11.0 liters
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 8.3 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway – 6.7 liters

Four-wheel drive Renault Duster 2.0 automatic transmission 4-speed. 4x4

• Maximum speed – 172 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred – 11.7 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city – 11.3 liters
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 8.7 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 7.2 liters

Four-wheel drive Renault Duster 2.0 manual transmission 6-speed. 4x4

• Maximum speed – 177 kilometers per hour
• Acceleration to the first hundred – 10.4 seconds
• Fuel consumption in the city – 10.3 liters
• Fuel consumption in the combined cycle – 7.8 liters
• Fuel consumption on the highway - 6.5 liters

The most interesting thing is that the version with a 2-liter engine and automatic transmission, combined with all-wheel drive, appeared quite recently. All-wheel drive, plus a 4-speed automatic, does not add dynamics to the Renault Duster; this combination is the most voracious among all versions of the budget crossover.

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 for the 2020 model year, release date in Russia, possible configurations and prices, photos, technical specifications, last 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. (did not change).

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 a 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 appeared more harmony and integrity, and the design itself began to echo appearance 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.

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 become 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:

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