With Aesthetic Updates And The Replacement Of The 1.6 Naturally Aspirated Engine With The Efficient 1.3 Turbo, The New Duster Facelift 2025 From Renault Promises To Rejuvenate Its Presence In The Brazilian Market.
Renault Is Set To Revitalize The Brazilian Automotive Market With The Introduction Of The New Duster Facelift 2025, An Updated Version Of The Popular SUV. This Facelift, Which Reflects The Updates Made In Europe In 2021, Still Maintains The Essence Of The Second Generation Duster, But With Significant Improvements In Design And Mechanics.
Externally, The Duster 2025 Adopts A More Modern And Refined Approach. The Front Of The Vehicle Proudly Displays The Emblem “Iconic” Of The Top-Of-The-Line Version And Introduces Full LED Headlights Starting From The Intermediate Versions. The Sides Are Enhanced By New 17-Inch Wheels And Stylized Black Piano Mirrors With Orange Details, Keeping The SUV In Line With European Design Trends. At The Back, The Taillights Have Been Redesigned And Are Now Full LED With A Distinct ‘Y’ Shape.
And The Engine?
Under The Hood, The Biggest Change Is The Replacement Of The 1.6 Naturally Aspirated Engine With The More Powerful 1.3 Turbo, Resulting From A Collaboration Between Renault, Mercedes-Benz, And Nissan. This Four-Cylinder Flex Engine, With Direct Fuel Injection, Delivers 170 Horsepower And 27.5 Kgfm Of Torque, Making The Duster One Of The Most Powerful In Its Class.
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Inside, The Changes Are More Subtle, But No Less Significant. The Highlight Is The New Central Armrest, An Improvement That Was Long Awaited. And Of Course, The Interior Maintains Its Generous Capacity, With Enough Space To Comfortably Accommodate Five Passengers.
Technology And Equipment Of The New Renault Duster
In Terms Of Technology And Equipment, The New Duster Promises To Offer Features Previously Seen Only In The Renault Captur, Such As A Bose Sound System And Electric Folding Mirrors. Other Familiar Features Include Digital Climate Control, Keyless Entry, On-Board Computer, Multifunction Steering Wheel, Synthetic Leather Upholstery, Multimedia System With Integrated GPS, Rearview Camera, And Connectivity For Apple CarPlay And Android Auto.
Safety Has Also Received Special Attention In The New Duster. Following Criticism Received In Previous Tests, Renault Decided To Include Side Airbags Starting From The Most Basic Versions, Although It Is Still Unclear Whether Curtain Airbags Will Be Available In The Iconic Configuration.
The New Duster Facelift 2025 Represents An Effort By Renault To Keep The Model Competitive In The Brazilian Market, Offering An Attractive Option For Those Seeking An SUV With Good Space, Performance, And Updated Technology. With The Arrival Of The Cardian, Another SUV From Renault, The Duster Positions Itself As An Alternative With More Space And Power, Promising To Be An Interesting Choice For Brazilian Consumers.


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