“Renault Duster”, a compact crossover, was created in 2009 for the European market. The car is designed as all-terrain vehicle on the Japanese platform of Nissan B0, which is well familiar to Russians model “Logan”, “Sandero” and “Lada Largus”.
Dimensions and other conditions
“Renault Duster”, the dimensions of which correspond to those for car C-class, feels quite comfortable in any urban situation. Vehicle length is 4 meters 31 cm, conventionally combined with шириной1 meter 82 cm, allowing the driver behind the wheel, quickly assess the traffic situation and make the right decision for their further action.
A Compact SUV “Renault Duster”, the dimensions of which are perfect for driving on city streets, does not cause the slightest difficulty to the owner. To operate the machine is easy, it easily fits in the small radius turns that for a street car is the main advantage.
The dimensions of “Renault Duster” were adjusted several times, as difficult to reach the right ratio of width and length of the machine is applied to urban conditions. The optimum formula for a long time was not given to producers, and the dimensions of “Renault Duster” not once reviewed. All calculations and modifications performed on a routine basis, additional funding was not required.
Modernization on the go
In General, a good SUV “Renault Duster”, the dimensions, the size of which constantly require clarification, became a testing ground for improvements. The French car industry is famous for its efficiency when it comes to the development of the main parameters. Therefore, the “Renault Duster”, the dimensions, the size of which suddenly began to bring unexpected surprises, requiring clarification, began to trouble the engineers. There was no particular problem, but often the developers didn’t know where to put the extra few millimeters.
Construction of the car begins with its external data that is associated with the size of the hard way. The model of “Renault Duster”, the dimensions of which slightly went beyond the usual framework, was no exception. Designers set the parameters, the designers have developed the theme. So there are contours, lines and shapes of individual parts. “Renault Duster”, the dimensions of which almost did not break the harmony of engineering solutions, was considered a convenient object for the calculations.
Luggage compartment
A Separate task requiring sophisticated design solutions, was the cargo compartment. The vehicle was distinguished by smooth contours along the entire length. The harmony is broken only by huge wheel arches, high, and much exposed to the outside. The dimensions of the trunk “Renault Duster” it was impossible to determine by calculation. At the end of the body was dominated by the same wheel arches, which have been calculated under the rear wheels. Under the trunk remains what it was, a very modest, pared-down compartment. But for a vehicle of this class, a full-fledged SUV, it required a fairly large trunk.
To Obtain acceptable space managed by shifted the rear seats, although the final result left much to be desired. However, the dimensions of the interior of the Luggage compartment was found to be sufficient.
Dimensions “Renault Duster” in accordance with the final installations
When he constructed “Renault Duster”, the developers were challenged to create a machine with all-wheel drive. Therefore, we used the following rules:
- The length of the car is 4315 mm;
- Width (with mirrors rear view) – 1822 mm;
- Height – 1625 mm;
- Height with roof rails – 1695 mm;
- Wheel base is 2673 mm;
- Ground clearance clearance – 205 mm (for four wheel drive vehicles – 210mm);
- Curb weight – from 1280 to 1450 kg depending on the powertrain and engine.
Do you drive
The Car is all wheel drive and front-wheel drive version. All-wheel drive is equipped with a switch for three positions for the driver. “Auto” – connected four-wheel drive; Lock with locking center coupling; “Standard” – only the front wheels to save fuel.
“Renault Duster” for Russia, a different grille and combination trim. In addition, the machine is equipped with a more powerful battery, washer tank for five litres, the additional protection of the bottom of the car and all the paths conducting brake fluid and fuel pipes.
Exterior
The Front of the car is accented with structural units of the headlamps, with a grille with three horizontal chrome bars, with the logo of Renault in the middle. Powerful bumper with air intakes and protection. The round foglights on the lower bumper. The whole front is subject to a huge wheel arches, which not only dominate, but also fully reign in the front of the machine. The lamp envelope “Renault Duster” is located immediately in the middle of the front wing.
Interior
The Interior space of the car is not impressive. Many buyers complain about the lack of sound insulation, interior trim, and specific seat upholsterypoor, material is thin, not snug as it should and bristling. The colors faded, not completely combined. In the configuration “luxury”, the buyer may choose from four fabric colors for the seat upholstery.
Suspension
Independent Front suspension for four-wheel drive version, the front-wheel – torsion beam semi-independent.
The Brakes are all disc, ventilated, dual diagonal drive with disconnecting rear wheels depending on loading of the trunk.
