Next-gen Dacia Duster rendered
Fresh virtual image showcases lots of Bigster-inspired design cues for upcoming Romanian compact SUVThe next-generation Dacia Duster has been rendered ahead of its global debut and its Australian introduction – as a Renault – sometime in 2025.
The virtual images come courtesy of Motor1.com and are based on previously published spy images revealing the Duster to have more than a mild likeness to the Dacia Bigster concept.
Borrowing heavily from the Bigster concept’s exterior look, the rendered Duster flaunts bold wheel-arches, muscular haunches, hidden rear door-handles and an aggressive but blocky front facia featuring a full-width lighting signature via an illuminated grille.
Reflective of the Duster’s more capable intent alongside established small SUVs like the Subaru Crosstrek and Jeep Compass, the renders shows generous ground clearance and although the large-diameter wheels and low-profile tyres may look decidedly road-focused, look closer and you’ll note they’re actually aggressively treaded all-terrains.
It’s unlikely the Duster will launch in Australia with such rolling stock as standard but there’s every chance an off-road flagship aimed at the Jeep Compass Trailhawk may materialise at some stage.
The new Duster will ride on the same CMF-B platform as the Nissan JUKE, Renault Captur, Renault Arkana and eventual Dacia Bigster, meaning there’s plenty of scope for electrified drivetrains and different drive configurations.
Rivals for the upcoming compact SUV will include the aforementioned models from Subaru, Jeep and the Renault-Nissan Alliance, as well as the Toyota Corolla Cross, Kia Seltos, MG ZS, GWM-Haval Jolion, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona.
Australian Renault importer Ateco Automotive is continuing to push hard for the local introduction of Dacia-sourced products, but the Romanian model onslaught now won’t happen until next-generation vehicles emerge in 2025, when the Duster will likely be first cab off the rank.
The production-spec Bigster will follow roughly 12 months later, but there’s no confirmation yet of an Aussie release for a new-generation Dacia Oroch dual-cab ute.
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