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Dacia Duster won't go electric until the 2030s

Popular 4x4 adds hybrid powertrains in its next iteration but a BEV model is unlikely in the short to medium term

The Dacia Duster is unlikely to be offered as a battery-electric car until the 2030s.

Asked by Autocar how and when the Dacia Duster will adopt pure-electric power, brand CEO Denis Le Vot simply replied: “I don’t know.”

He explained that such decisions are still a long way off, given the new Duster is likely to remain on sale for the next eight or so years.

Moreover, he believes that until around 2032, there will be sufficient “room” in the market for the Duster to remain “mostly ICE-based”.

Le Vot said: “[Our parent company] Renault is going quick and massively on the electrification of the cars.

“Dacia is also going, of course, because we know the endgame. But it’s not going as quick. Dacia is offering an alternative at every moment on the market for mobility.”

He added that combustion engines are Dacia’s “bread and butter” and the brand is a “life jacket” for the Renault Group “in this uncertain environment”.

www.autocar.co.uk

Dacia Duster won't go electric until the 2030s | Autocar

Popular 4x4 adds hybrid powertrains in its next iteration but a BEV model is unlikely in the short to medium term
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Seems like they are dropping the Diesel from the lineup now.

Slim chance of them retrofitting the K9K to the new Duster again, that's for sure
 
Here’s what Renault South Africa is launching in 2024. But sorry, no Oroch

Renault has been aiming to enter South Africa’s half-tonne bakkie market for quite some time with its Oroch, but now those plans have been put on ice.

When we reached out to Renault about its 2024 product plans, a spokesperson told IOL that the bakkie was no longer in the planning.

“Due to unfavourable economic market factors, in particular the degradation of the exchange rate, the Oroch project is not feasible at this stage,” the spokesperson said.

Renault has been aiming to enter South Africa’s half-tonne bakkie market for quite some time with its Oroch, but now those plans have been put on ice.

When we reached out to Renault about its 2024 product plans, a spokesperson told IOL that the bakkie was no longer in the planning.

“Due to unfavourable economic market factors, in particular the degradation of the exchange rate, the Oroch project is not feasible at this stage,” the spokesperson said.

 
I gave it a good clean the other day, but needs a good clay bar, polish and wax quite soon as the paint is a little bit neglected.

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Suzuki Jimny 5-door vs Renault Duster 4WD: What To Buy?

Pricing and Warranty

Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip Manual Renault Duster 1.5 dCi Zen 4WD
Price R457 900 R465 999
Warranty 5-year/200 000 km 5-year/150 000 km
Service Plan 4-year/60 000 km 3-year/45 000 km

Verdict: Jimny 5-door vs Duster 4WD

Now that you know the key points of difference between the Suzuki Jimny 5-door and Renault Duster 4WD, it should be easy to choose which of the 2 offerings would suit you best… provided that you’re willing to be completely honest about the role that your prospective purchase will fulfil most of the time.

The Jimny is the most capable off-roader you can buy for under R500k – full stop. However, despite offering easier ingress/egress for rear passengers by having 2 more doors than the venerable 3-door, the Jimny 5-door is severely compromised in terms of urban performance and general practicality. So, if you’re not serious about off-roading, perhaps the Duster is the better choice to live with daily.

Okay, it would be easy to argue that the Jimny’s off-road ability does not outweigh its iffy performance and practical shortcomings. But those drawbacks haven’t stopped thousands of consumers from buying the charming Japanese off-roader; the Jimny has that “Cool Factor”, is renowned for robust residual values (certainly true of the 3-door) and, for the record, offers a longer service plan than its French rival.

The Renault Duster, by comparison, is more of an all-rounder; it offers better everyday performance and efficiency, as well as small-crossover practicality and comfort. The Duster is the more sensible purchase if you don’t really need hardcore off-road ability, but still want to venture off the tar with peace of mind.

However, the Duster is unlikely to ever match the Jimny’s aforementioned “Cool Factor”, which is a very powerful unique selling proposition. In short, if you want to be cool and uncomfortable, buy the Jimny!

 
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