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DUSTER, THE NEW CAR FROM DACIA THAT REWRITES THE 4×4 RULEBOOK

•    Following the successive launches of Logan, Sandero and Logan MCV, plus Logan van and Logan pick-up, Dacia is today poised to take on the 4×4 market with Dacia Duster.
•    Dacia Duster is a tough, reliable, easy to use 4×4 aimed at motorists looking for a daily driver with real off-road ability.
•    Dacia Duster is economical both to buy and to run: – economical to buy: an unbeatable performance/equipment/space package for its price. – economical to run: available with a choice of thrifty engines featuring low fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions. The 4×2 diesel versions of Dacia Duster will emit less than 140g of CO2/km, making them eligible for the Dacia eco2 signature, while the 4×4 diesel versions will emit less than 150g of CO2/km.
•    Dacia Duster is proof that it is possible to produce an all-terrain vehicle that is not only functional and affordable, but also respectful of the environment. Dacia, which pioneered a fresh approach to the way consumers view the automobile following the launch of Logan in 2004, has once again showcased its ability to think outside of the box with Duster.
•    Dacia Duster will be manufactured at the brand’s Pitesti plant in Romania. The Pitesti factory will manufacturer both the 4×2 and 4×4 versions for the European, Turkish and Maghreb markets, with sales scheduled to begin next spring (2010).
•    Duster is a truly international vehicle, both in terms of its markets and production. It will gradually become available across the world, badged as either a Renault or a Dacia, following the example of Logan and Sandero.

THE GENESIS OF THE DUSTER PROJECT: A RESPONSE TO AN UNMET DEMAND
The Duster project was born out of the simple premise that a real need existed in the world for a comfortable, strong and affordable 4×4, a category of vehicle which is currently not well served. Aware of this gap, the Renault group decided to develop an all-terrain vehicle aimed initially at emerging markets. The needs of European customers were also taken into account from the very start of the project.
- In emerging markets (Russia, Brazil, etc.), the middle classes aspire to owning a modern car that reflects their social status. At the same time, they want a strong car that is reliable, versatile and capable of standing up to climatic demands and conditions that can be both tough and varied (long distances, rugged, difficult terrain, use in built-up areas, often within large conurbations, etc.). The current offer is largely dominated by imported SUVs, which are often priced beyond the means of these middle classes.

- In Europe, Dacia’s success has highlighted the demand for modern, reliable and affordable cars. Although the current range of 4x4s and SUVs is quite extensive, it neglects the call for a functional, affordable all-terrain vehicle, favouring instead showy SUVs that are expensive and often ill-suited to the needs of all-terrain motoring.

DACIA DUSTER, EVERYTHING A 4×4 SHOULD BE
Indisputable 4×4 looks…
At first glance, Dacia Duster is clearly a 4×4. Its front end exudes a sense of ruggedness, and the wide wheel arches, imposing chromed grille and sump guard all point to Dacia Duster 4×4 credentials. Seen from the side, its high ground clearance, clearly-defined wheel arches and body protection are an open invitation to take on even the toughest roads and tracks.
Today’s all-terrain vehicles are often synonymous with bulk, a preconception which Dacia Duster sweeps aside. Standing at a length of just 4.31 metres and a width of 1.82 metres, Dacia Duster is very compact, making it as at home in built-up areas as it is when taken off the beaten track. Although it clearly demonstrates that it belongs to the world of all-terrain motoring, Dacia Duster boasts attractive, yet unostentatious lines.

…with genuine go-anywhere ability
Dacia Duster was designed to tackle all types of roads and tracks, all over the world. In order to meet these varied needs, Dacia Duster will be available in all markets in both 4×2 form (for customers looking for high ground clearance, high driving position but who have no real need for a four-wheel drive daily driver) and with 4×4 transmission for off-road driving.
Dacia Duster’s strengthened underside is suitable for dirt roads and all-terrain use thanks to its high ground clearance (more than 200mm) and big clearance angles (approach angle: 30 degrees; departure angle: more than 35 degrees).

Dacia Duster is easy to drive and not only aimed at all-terrain aficionados. The combination of its low unladen weight (1.180kg in 4X2 – 1,280kg in 4X41) and compact proportions ensure particularly agile handling. In the 4X4 version, thanks to the unique and intuitive control (sourced from Nissan) located in the cabin at the foot of the central column, Dacia Duster drivers can easily adapt the vehicle’s transmission configuration to meet their needs of the moment. This control allows one of three modes to be selected:
- When the AUTO mode is selected, the front/rear torque split is calculated automatically as a function of available grip. This system is aimed at providing optimal traction, however much grip is available, and gives Dacia Duster genuine 4×4 ability. In normal conditions, the torque is transmitted through the front wheels only. If traction is lost, or when grip is at a premium, some of the torque is transferred to the rear axle. In extreme conditions, the torque is split equally front and rear. This split is performed by an electromagnetic torque converter supplied by Nissan.

- In LOCK mode, the driver electronically locks it into 4×4 mode, whereby 50 per cent of torque is consistently fed through the rear axle. This mode is recommended in low grip conditions (snow, mud, dirt, sand) at low speeds. – In 4×2 mode, the transmission is locked into two-wheel drive. This mode is suited to driving on good roads and reduces fuel consumption.

A DACIA 4×4 WHICH DELIVERS ALL THE STRENGTHS EXPECTED OF THE BRAND
Duster, the sixth vehicle in the Dacia range, remains true to the brand’s philosophy by offering unbeatable cabin space for its price, plus low running costs thanks to its thrifty fuel consumption, as well as a high standard of security and reliability whatever the conditions.

Unbeatable cabin space for its price
Although Dacia Duster’s price is comparable with that of a city car, its exterior and interior dimensions are more akin to those of a compact car from the next segment up.

Dacia Duster comfortably seats up to five adults. Both front and rear occupants enjoy the same amount of space as Dacia Logan passengers.

Dacia Duster’s boot capacity is unbeatable, too, with a volume of up to 475dm3 ISO (depending on version). With the rear benchseat folded and tipped forward, Dacia Duster offers impressive carrying ability which can exceed 1,600dm3 ISO.

1 Average Unladen kerb weights figures for all models, without options and drivers. .

Reliable engines with good fuel economy and low CO2 emissions
Both the 4×2 and 4×4 versions of Dacia Duster will be available with either a 1.6 16V 110hp petrol engine or with 85 dCi or 105 dCi diesel power. All three powerplants have already demonstrated their efficiency under the bonnet of a number of Renault group models. These engines are perfectly suited to the criteria of cost, strength and ease of maintenance that are a hallmark of the Dacia range. Combined with Duster’s low weight, they ensure that Dacia’s newcomer returns low fuel consumption and boasts impressive ecological credentials, with the dCi diesel versions emitting less than 140g of CO2/km in 4×2 form (qualifying Duster for the Dacia eco2 signature) and less than 150g of CO2/km in the case of the 4×4 versions.

Safety: an absolute priority
Dacia Duster benefits from Renault’s acclaimed expertise in the area of safety. Dacia’s 4×4 features Bosch 8.1 ABS, as well as EBV electronic brakeforce distribution and emergency brake assist. On the passive safety front, Dacia Duster comes as standard with two front airbags (depending on market) and three-point seat belts with load limiters for the front seats. Depending on version, two lateral head/thorax airbags are fitted in addition to the driver and passenger front airbags to provide additional protection in the case of an impact from the side. Pyrotechnic pretensioners for the front seats (depending on version) complete Dacia Duster’s retention system. In addition to holding the thorax firmly in place, they limit forward movement of the body in the case of a frontal impact by tightening the belt around the thorax and the lap.

Reliability and strength: Dacia fundamentals
Like all the vehicles based on the B0/Logan platform, Dacia Duster has been engineered to deliver the hallmark strength and reliability motorists have come to expect of the brand. Particular attention has been paid to anti-corrosion protection thanks to several precautions:
- wax-injected underbody and opening panel hollow sections, – mastic sealing of exterior joints, – additional wax treatment of underbody mechanical components, – stone-chip protection for underbody, sills and wheel arches.

Similar care has been paid to the electrics and electronics, with an installation already seen on several Renault models. To back up its high build quality, Dacia Duster comes with a three-year or 100,000km warranty in the majority of its European markets.

A TRULY INTERNATIONAL CALLING
Duster is a truly international vehicle, both in terms of its markets and its production. It will gradually become available across the world, following the example of Logan and Sandero.

Dacia Duster to be released in the brand’s main markets from the spring of 2010 Dacia Duster will be launched in the spring of 2010 in Europe, Turkey and the Maghreb region (Algeria, Morocco). It will round off the Dacia model line-up, which is expanding in the majority of these markets. In addition to the three vehicles aimed at the private sector (Logan, Logan MCV and Sandero), Dacia has staked its claim, too, in the LCV sector with Logan van and Logan pick-up.

From June 2010, Duster will also be available in the Ukraine, the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, Syria, Egypt and Lebanon) and in some African countries badged as a Renault.

The Pitesti factory, which is the principal production facility for Entry-range models, will supply all these markets with both Dacia- and Renault- badged versions. The Romanian plant has an annual production capacity of 350,000 vehicles and will continue to produce the brand’s other models.

Renault Duster in Russia, Brazil and the Gulf States in 2011 Duster will expand into other parts of the world in 2011. It will be distributed in the Gulf States, supplied from Pitesti, and will also be built alongside Logan, Sandero and Sandero Stepway in Curitiba, Brazil, for distribution in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile. At a later date, Duster will go on to be manufactured at the Avtoframos plant in Moscow, Russia.

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A competition version of Dacia Duster to contest the 2009/2010 Trophee Andros in the hands of Alain

1   Dacia, a brand of the Renault group, is to contest France’s celebrated Trophee Andros ice-racing series. The brand, which is acclaimed for the unbeatable equipment and performance package its models deliver for their price, remains true to its reputation by appearing in a discipline where its presence was least expected: ice racing.

2   Alain Prost will drive a competition version of Dacia Duster. The Frenchman chose Dacia for the values championed by the brand’s vehicles, namely simplicity, efficiency and robustness. “I am delighted to be driving the Dacia Duster. It is a brand new vehicle, and I am proud to be able to play a part in its promotion to the unusual backdrop of the Trophee Andros. Thanks to the work put in by Renault Sport Technologies, I have every confidence in Dacia Duster’s potential and reliability which together point to an extremely exciting season,” says Alain Prost.

3   The announcement coincides with the revelation by Dacia of the name and design of the brand’s sixth model, Duster. This robust and reliable 4X4 has an international calling and will target customers looking for an affordable everyday all-terrain vehicle.

4   The Trophee Andros is a competition that stands apart in motor sport inasmuch as it places a cap on the use of complex and costly technological solutions, placing the emphasis instead on vehicle and driver ability. The Dacia brand has forged a reputation for challenging established thinking in the world of the automobile, permitting a whole new way to go motoring by delivering all the essentials… at just the right price.

An Unprecedented Participation for Dacia in the Trophee Andros

Dacia has chosen to base its challenge in the 2009/1010 Trophee Andros ice-racing season on the so-called ‘Silhouette’ category. All the circuits visited by the Trophee Andros put reliability to a particularly tough test, and this will give Dacia a chance to showcase the fact that robustness forms an integral part of the brand’s DNA. The discipline also places a cap on excessively complex and costly technical solutions, while the chassis, gearbox and tyres, for example, are all carefully covered by the regulations, forcing teams to explore simple, ingenious solutions, an approach which totally fits the Dacia spirit.

Dacia’s newcomer will get its first taste of ice racing in the hands of Alain Prost, with the brand seeking to spring a surprise by using the campaign to premier Dacia Duster, the lines of which preview the 4X4 model that is due to go on sale in 2010. Dacia Duster’s high body line and prominent wheel arches are clear pointers to its 4×4 credentials? while the coachwork of the competition version is perfectly suited to the specific demands of the Trophee Andros. The extensive front glazed surface area and the positioning of the windscreen pillars ensure outstanding foreword and lateral visibility.

The Trophee Andros stands out as one of motor sport’s most exacting disciplines. Indeed, in ice racing, the track conditions can change very quickly as a function of prevailing weather conditions, and driving calls for precision, rigour and race-craft, three qualities which all come naturally to a champion of Alain Prost’s calibre.

Dacia Duster Prepared by Renault Sport Technologies

Over and above driver talent, the cars that contest the Trophee Andros undergo specific preparation.

The competition version of Dacia Duster has benefited extensively from the expertise acquired by Renault Sport Technologies in motor sport. Its glass-fibre body conceals a tubular chassis which houses a three-litre, 24-valve V6 engine from the Renault-Nissan Alliance range. This powerplant has been carefully tuned in order to optimize its performance potential at the high altitudes at which the races will be held. It delivers peak power of 350hp at 7,500rpm, and maximum torque of 360Nm at 5,500rpm. The six-speed sequential gearbox ensures fast, precise gearshifts, even when drifting through corners at full song. The mid-rear location of the engine illustrates the work that has gone into perfecting weight distribution, in compliance with the 950kg minimum weight requirement and with a view to keeping the centre of gravity low and minimizing polar inertia for enhanced control.

The double wishbone suspension arrangement and long-travel dampers have been engineered to permit Dacia Duster to take the different terrains it promises to encounter during the Trophee Andros campaign in its stride. The competition version of Dacia Duster is equipped with limited slip differentials which are indispensable for the extreme conditions. This feature, which is also seen on other Renault Sport Technologies-developed competition and road cars, ensures efficient traction performance irrespective of the amount of grip available, driving style or type of corner. The competition version of Dacia Duster also incorporates a four-wheel steering system for complete cornering line control. This mechanical system links the front and rear wheels, and can be rapidly adjusted to match the characteristics of each circuit.

Dacia Duster Competition Car – Technical Data

Chassis
Tubular steel chassis
Double wishbone suspension

Engine
Renault-Nissan Alliance VQ 30
Position: mid-rear
Six cylinders (V6)
Number of valves: 24
Cubic capacity: 2,987cc
Bore x stroke: 93mm x 73.3mm
Maximum power: 257kW EEC (350hp) at 7,500rpm
Maximum torque: 360Nm EEC at 5,500rpm

Transmission
Six-speed SADEV sequential gearbox

Brakes
Front: 260mm-diameter vented steel discs
Rear: 265mm-diameter steel discs

Wheels
5.5″ x 16″ (magnesium)
Tyres: Continental Racing Contact 3

Dimensions / Weight
Length: 4,001mm
Width: 1,900mm
Front/rear track: 1,690mm
Wheelbase: 2,500mm
Weight: 950kg
Fuel tank capacity: 25 litres

150 000 Dacia Vehicles Sold in France since 2005

In the space of just four years since its launch in France in 2005, the Dacia brand has emerged as one of the French market’s leading players. More than 150,000 Dacias have already been sold in the country since the saga began. Thanks to a market share of 2.3 per cent in 2009 (up to end-October 2009, VP and LCV market), Dacia today figures among France’s 10 best-selling brands. Thanks to its range of robust, spacious and affordable vehicles, Dacia has forged a reputation for challenging existing thinking in the world of the automobile, permitting a whole new way to go motoring by delivering all the essentials… at just the right price. The current Dacia line-up in France features the Logan saloon, the Sandero hatchback, the Logan MCV estate and two utility vehicles, Logan van and Logan pick-up.

Alain Prost

Born: February 24, 1955, in Lorette (Loire, France). Age: 54.
Four Formula 1 world titles: 1985 (McLaren), 1986 (McLaren), 1989 (McLaren) and 1993 (Williams-Renault).
First F1 win in 1981 with the Renault RE 30 at Dijon (French Grand Prix).
Grands Prix starts: 199.
51 wins / 41 fastest race laps / 33 pole positions / 798.5 World Championship points.
1997-2001: Director of Prost Grand Prix (Formula 1)

Alain Prost’s ice racing record in brief:

- First race: Lans en Vercors (January 17-18, 2003)
- First win: L’Alpe d’Huez (December 13, 2003), with Toyota
- Race wins: 15 (including seven in 2006/2007)
- Best season: 2006/2007 (champion)

Overall championship position:

2003/2004 (Toyota): 2nd
2004/2005 (Toyota): 3rd
2005/2006 (Toyota): 2nd
2006/2007 (Toyota): 1st
2007/2008 (Toyota): 1st
2008/2009 (Toyota): 2nd

The Trophee Andros

First organized in 1990, the Trophee Andros ice-racing series delivers a unique combination of speed and spectator value. The formula features a number of different classes, and the Dacia Duster will compete in the Silhouette category, the rules for which specify that the car’s exterior appearance must resemble that of a vehicle that is either available on the market or about to be launched. The regulations strictly control the majority of the cars’ major assemblies, including the tubular chassis, four-wheel drive and four-wheel steering systems, three-litre, 340hp V6 engine, six-speed gearbox and Continental Racing Contact 3 tyres.

The Races

Each Trophee Andros meeting comprises two days of action. The first day is given over to timed practice (no points awarded) followed by two qualifying heats. The heats see groups of four cars cover four laps each, the winner being the car which posts the best aggregate time. The best of the two attempts counts towards a classification which not only decides the starting grid for the finals but also accounts for 80 per cent of the points awarded at each meeting. The finals take place on the second day, with each race featuring 10 cars competing over a distance of 10 laps. The finals account for 20 per cent of the total points awarded.

The calendar

December 5-6         Val Thorens
December 12-13     Andorre
December 18-19     Alpe d’Huez
January 8-9            Isola 2000
January 15-16        Lans en Vercors
January 23-24        Saint Die des Vosges
January 29-30        Clermont/SuperBesse (final)

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DACIA BROADENS ITS LINE-UP WITH A RANGE OF CONVERTED VEHICLES WHICH DELIVER THE BRAND’S USUAL UNBEATABLE EQUIPMENT/PERFORMANCE PACKAGE FOR THEIR PRICE

· To build on the success it is enjoying in France, Dacia has further extended its utility vehicle line-up with a range of 5 new converted vehicles.
· Dacia has introduced a new range of converted vehicles alongside Logan van and Logan pick-up which were launched in France at the beginning of 2009:
- Logan van Frigorifique – The isothermal case of this refrigerated van has a carrying capacity of 1.9 cubic metres for the controlled positive temperature transport of perishable goods.
- Logan pick-up Benne – This tipper’s aluminium tipper unit, sloped sides and payload of 650kg will appeal to building industry professionals.
- Logan pick-up Grand Volume – With a carrying capacity of 4 cubic metres and a payload of 750kg, this version of Logan pick-up is perfect for delivery use.
- Logan pick-up Hard Top – The removable hard-top bed cover opens in three places to ensure easy access to the cargo area which has a carrying capacity of up to 2 cubic metres.
- Logan MCV TPMR – This version of Dacia’s estate is designed for people with reduced mobility and can seat one person in a wheelchair thanks to its access ramp and bespoke rear seating arrangement.

· In the space of just four years since the brand’s launch in France in 2005, Dacia has emerged as one of the French automobile market’s leading players. It is currently France’s seventh best-selling brand with a market share of 4.12% per cent (passenger cars + LCVs) in August 2009.

Dacia has now broadened its French market line-up with a range of converted vehicles based on Logan van and Logan pick-up and developed in conjunction with specialist body-builders (like ECP or Koll?). Logan MCV
TPMR is developed by Renault Tech.

In addition to meeting the highly specific needs of their customers, converted Dacia vehicles deliver the usual acclaimed qualities associated with the brand, namely an unbeatable equipment/performance/space package
for their price and irreproachable reliability.
Conversions are available for all versions of standard production Dacias (engines, equipment levels), and naturally come with a three-year or 100,000km manufacturer and a two-year body-builder warranty.
Dacia conversions meet the same exacting standards of quality, reliability and safety as all the vehicles produced by the Renault group which works with reputed body-builders whose products comply with strict homologation
criteria.

Logan van Frigorifique
Based on Logan van, the Logan van Frigorifique refrigerated van is ideal for the controlled positive temperature transport (zero to 12°C) of perishable foodstuffs a nd products.
This conversion features a Class A isothermal case and a refrigeration unit.
Logan van Isotherme which only features a Class A isothermal case is also available.
Logan van Frigorifique’s isothermal case ensures a generous carrying capacity of 1.9 cubic metres and a payload of 620 kg which are particularly competitive figures for a van of just 4,450mm in length. Thanks to its ability to carry loads of up to 1,810mm in length, Logan van Frigorifique will appeal particularly to traders who are called upon to transport long, bulky loads.

Access to the cargo area is facilitated thanks to its functional doors:
- the asymmetric rear hinged doors open to three different angles (stops at 40, 90 and 180 degrees) depending on the needs of the moment and type of cargo.
- passenger car-type doors on either side permit easy access to the foremost part of the cargo area.
All doors are fitted with seals to ensure perfect insulation of the isothermal case.
The high-density polyurethane foam insulation panels feature antibacterial walls for impeccable hygiene, while the isothermal case can be hosed down thanks to a drainage channel built into the substructure.
The fridge unit is housed at the front of the roof in an aerodynamic fairing which blends harmoniously with Logan van’s original lines. The comfort of the two occupants hasn’t suffered in any way thanks to thorough soundproofing
and the carefully designed cabin roof.
A choice of two ThermoKing fridge units are available (Road or Road & Stand-By) in a choice of two power outputs (855W, 1,050W).

Logan van Frigorifique is available with either petrol (1.4 MPI 75hp, 1.6 MPI 90hp) or diesel power (dCi 70, dCi 85), and pre-tax prices start from EUR13,500.
Logan van Isotherme is available with the same engines at prices starting from EUR9,300.

Logan pick-up Benne
The tipper version of Dacia’s compact and practical pick-up is ideal for building industry professionals, landscaping and garden-maintenance specialists, road maintenance departments, waste collectors, etc.
Logan pick-up Benne features an aluminium tipper-unit mounted on aluminium beams attached to the chassis and boasts a payload of 650kg. The sides of the tipper-unit are 410mm high and form a sloped profile with a view to
optimizing load stability. The tailgate unlocks automatically and the tipper-unit is operated via a control unit located inside the cabin. The tipper-unit, which is raised by a hydraulic hoist, tips to an angle of 47 degrees. Safety is
ensured by a support strut which holds the tipper-unit in place should the hydraulic system fail.
Logan pick-up Benne is available with either petrol (1.6 MPI 90hp) or diesel power (dCi 70, dCi 85), and pre-tax prices start from EUR10,390.

Logan pick-up Grand Volume
Logan pick-up Grand Volume is the ideal solution for transport companies (e.g. mail or parcel delivery) looking for a practical vehicle with generous carrying capacity.
Logan pick-up Grand Volume is fitted with a polyester Luton-type box unit attached to the pick-up sides. Access to this compartment is via two rear doors, one of which incorporates a third brake light for greater visibility.
Thanks to a maximum load length at floor level of 1,790mm, a maximum load height of 1,570mm and a cargo area volume of 4 cubic metres, Logan pick-up Grand Volume delivers an extremely competitive carrying capacity for the vehicle’s compact dimensions.
Logan pick-up Benne is available with either petrol (1.6 MPI 90hp) or diesel power (dCi 70, dCi 85), and pre-tax prices start from EUR9,390.

Logan pick-up Hard Top
Logan pick-up Hard Top is a particularly versatile solution thanks to its fully removable polyester hard-top bed cover which blends harmoniously with the vehicle’s original lines. This particularly practical hard-top cover incorporates three lockable lids.
Logan pick-up Hard Top provides a total carrying capacity of 2 cubic metres and a payload of 750kg.
Logan pick-up Hard Top is available with either petrol (1.6 MPI 90hp) or diesel power (dCi 70, dCi 85), and pre-tax prices start from EUR9,090.

Logan MCV TPMR (wheelchair access vehicle)
Logan MCV TPMR was developed by Renault Tech which produces vehicle arrangements aimed at facilitating the mobility of people with reduced mobility. Dacia has consequently been able to benefit from the significant expertise Renault has acquired thanks to its long experience of wheelchair access conversions.
Based on Logan MCV, Logan MCV TPMR can carry one person in a wheelchair, plus five other occupants.
The principal functional features of this vehicle include a lowered floor for additional headroom, a manually deployed ramp, built-in safety features such as lashing strap reels, a safety belt and a tyre repair kit (instead of the spare wheel which is removed to allow the floor to be lowered).
Logan MCV TPMR is available with either petrol (1.4 MPI 75hp, 1.6 MPI 90hp) or diesel power (dCi 70, dCi 85), and tax-paid price start from EUR13,890.

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Dimensions and prices – Logan van Frigorifique
Load length at floor level 1,810mm
Load width at floor level 1,260mm
Load height 940mm
Overall height including refrigeration unit 1.76m
Carrying capacity 1.9 cubic metres
Payload 620kg
Pre-tax prices:
Class A isothermal case with two side doors EUR2,800
ThermoKing B80L Road refrigeration unit (855W) EUR4,200
ThermoKing B100-10 Road refrigeration unit (1,050W) EUR4,680
ThermoKing B85L Road & Stand-by refrigeration unit (855W) EUR4,700
ThermoKing B100-20 Road & Stand-by refrigeration unit (1,050W) EUR5,280

Dimensions and prices – Logan pick-up Benne
Load length 1,660mm
Load width (at top of tipper sides) 1,240mm
Load width at floor level 950mm
Tipper-side height 410mm
Payload 650kg
Conversion price EUR3,490 (pre-tax price)

Dimensions and prices – Logan pick-up Grand Volume
Load length at floor level 1,790mm
Load length (at height of 500/800mm) 1,570mm
Load length (at height of 800mm) 2,540mm
Load width 1,240mm
Load height 1,500mm
Carrying capacity 4 cubic metres
Payload 750kg
Conversion price EUR2,490 (pre-tax price)

Dimensions and prices – Logan pick-up Hard Top
Load length at floor level 1780mm
Load width 1,240mm
Load height 1040mm
Carrying capacity 2 cubic metres
Payload 750kg
Conversion price EUR2,190 (pre-tax price)

Prices – Logan MCV TPMR
Ramp length 800mm
Ramp width 800mm
Height 1,380mm
Boot lid height 1,270mm
Conversion price EUR4,990 (tax-paid price)

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1.000.000 petrol engines produced at the Dacia Powertrain Plant

The Dacia Powertrain Plant manufactured on Wednesday 22 July the 1,000,000th petrol K7 engine, which the plant has been producing since 2004, with 29,000 units produced in the first year. Other 243,000 engines were manufactured in 2008, and 131,000 units in the first semester of 2009.

The K7 engines are assembled on the Logan and Sandero vehicles manufactured both by Dacia and the Renault plants in Russia, Morocco, Columbia, South Africa, and India. They also feature on the Renault Kangoo models assembled at Maubeuge in France.

Dacia’s Powertrain Plant assembly line is adapted to three engine types – 1.4 MPI, 1.6 MPI and 1.9 dCi for Renault Kangoo. Its output stands at a daily 1.630-unit level.

The record was preceded by two other manufacturing peaks: two million drive shafts and one million cylinder heads.

The first Logan drive shafts were manufactured in May 2004, subsequent to the transfer of the machining and assembly lines from Le Mans Soci?t? Nouvelle des Transmissions in France. The parts are assembled on the Logan and Sandero model range manufactured by Dacia and at the Renault plants in Russia, Morocco, Columbia, India, Brazil, and South Africa.

Dacia’s production of cylinder heads started in January 2006; after they undergo the machining process, the cylinder heads are delivered to Dacia’s Powertrain Plant engine assembly lines and to the Renault plants in Turkey and Brazil.

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Dacia and Renault: 10 Years of shared success

Since Dacia was acquired by Renault on July 2, 1999, it has become a major player in the automotive industry and a key component of the Renault group’s strategy.
· Dacia is ahead of its time. Its original models have changed car buying habits. Customers are attracted by the keen pricing and reassured by the link between Dacia and Renault. Dacia is considered to deliver the best value for money on the market in terms of space, strength and reliability.
· Dacia has a young range – Logan, Logan MCV, Logan van, Logan pick-up, Sandero: five models launched in five years. Continue reading →

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Dacia employees collected 5 tons of waste in the Budeasa forest

On Tuesday 16 June, over 200 Dacia employees along with members of the management boards from the Assembly and Powertrain Plants took part to a waste collection action in the Budeasa forest, 10 km away from the industrial site. The volunteering project had the support of the Arges Environement Agency, of the Arges Environment Body, and of the Budeasa and Maracineni town halls.
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Dacia’s General Director Fran?ois Fourmont, proclaimed Citizen of Honour of Pitesti

Dacia’s General Director Fran?ois Fourmont was today proclaimed citizen of honour of Pitesti, during a festivity held by the Town Council. The mayor of Pitesti handed the honorific diploma to Fran?ois Fourmont for his contribution to the Romanian car industry and to the city’s acknowledgement nation and worldwide.
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DACIA SANDERO MADE AND SOLD IN MOROCCO

· Dacia’s compact yet spacious Sandero hatchback is to go on sale in Morocco and extend the Dacia
product line-up already comprising Logan and Logan MCV. Dacia Sandero will be commercialized on
June 18, 2009 and will come with a three-year/100,000km warranty.
· The cars for the Moroccan market are built at the Renault group’s SOMACA plant in Casablanca.
· At the end of April 2009, Dacia was Morocco’s second best-selling brand, just after Renault. It has a 16
per cent share of the passenger car market. Logan has been the Moroccan market’s best-selling
vehicle since 2006 with a total of 48,000 units sold since launch.
· With the production of Dacia Sandero in Morocco, the Renault group continues its international
expansion. Following the opening of factories in Curitiba (Brazil), Sofasa (Colombia) and Pitesti
(Romania), plus Nissan’s manufacturing facilities in Rosslyn (South Africa), the SOMACA plant has
taken on production of the latest addition to the Entry Programme (Logan platform).
· With sales totalling 76,500 cars – chiefly in Europe – since the model’s launch in July 2008, Dacia
Sandero has succeeded in winning over new customers who are looking for a compact yet spacious
and robust hatchback.
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