Dacia мисли за седан и градски мъник

Румънския автомобилен производител Dacia, собственост на Renault

във Франция през следващата година смята да разшири своята гама от нови модели, сред които могат да бъдат намерени и голям седан и малък градски автомобил.

"Dacia" през последните 12 месеца представи моделите Lodgy, Dokker, новото Sandero, Sandero Stepway и новия Logan, а през   миналата седмица на автомобилното изложение в Женева и новия Logan MCV. Това не е всичко, защото се очаква обновения Duster, а предишна информация говореше и за Logan пикап. В последните доклади се казва, че не е изключена появата и на по-голям седан в конкуренция с Skoda Octavia и градски малък автомобил колега по размери на модели на Volkswagen Up.

По-конкретни детайли относно тези нови модели няма, но е ясно, че тези модели няма да са готови най-малко още 18 месеца.

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Dacia с нови скици на Citadine

Сред многото нови модели с нов дизайн, които Renault планира до 2017 г. ще се появи и нов малък градски модел наречен Citadine.

За този малък автомобил се писа дълго време, а сега и немското списание Auto Bild публикува нова скица на възможния външен вид на очаквания модел.

Детайлите за сега не са много, но информацията до сега за Citadine дава представа, че бъдещия модел ще е дълъг около 350 см, ще се появи през 2015 г., а прогнозната цена според Auto Bild ще е за 6500 евро в Германия.

Що се отнася за двигателя информацията посочва, че ще се използват два бензинови двигатели от 60 к.с.и 75 к.с. и 1.5 DCI дизелов двигател. 

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Dacia с нови скици на Citadine

Сред многото нови модели с нов дизайн, които Renault планира до 2017 г. ще се появи и нов малък градски модел наречен Citadine.

За този малък автомобил се писа дълго време, а сега и немското списание Auto Bild публикува нова скица на възможния външен вид на очаквания модел.

Детайлите за сега не са много, но информацията до сега за Citadine дава представа, че бъдещия модел ще е дълъг около 350 см, ще се появи през 2015 г., а прогнозната цена според Auto Bild ще е за 6500 евро в Германия.

Що се отнася за двигателя информацията посочва, че ще се използват два бензинови двигатели от 60 к.с.и 75 к.с. и 1.5 DCI дизелов двигател. 

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Dacia Reportedly Preparing New Seven Seater MPV for 2012

It appears that Renault's low cost brand Dacia is getting ready to expand its reach into yet another segment. After the top of the line Duster soft roader, the Romanian manufacturer is planning a seven seater MPV for next year, at least according to a report from French car journal, L'Automobile.

The magazine said the MPV will carry the Popster nameplate and will ride on a modified version of the Logan's platform. The engine lineup is said to include a 1.5 dci engine with various power outputs and 1.2-, 1.4- and 1.6 liter petrol engines. Measuring around 4.5 meters in length, the Popster is said to slot in between Dacia's own Logan MCV and Renault's larger Grand Scenic and come in at under €15,000.

And the MPV won't be the last new model for Dacia as it is reported the Romanian company is also planning its own version of the Kangoo, currently codenamed Project K97. It will feature sliding doors and a spilt tailgate, just like the Logan MCV and though we don't have a name for this light van-like vehicle yet, L`Automobile Magazine reports an estimated price of around 13.000 euros.

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New Dacia SUV Model Scooped without any Camouflage!

A member of a Dacia enthusiast forum has just posted these photographs of what appears to be the Romanian automaker's forthcoming all-wheel drive SUV model that is said to be named after the Duster concept study which was previewed at this year's Geneva Show. However, given that the vehicle pictured here and the concept study share nothing in common in terms of styling, we're not going to draw any definite conclusions as there is the possibility that this crossover may be an entirely different SUV model altogether. Until we find out more, hit the jump for more pics.

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2010 Dacia Duster SUV Prototype Spied in Romania?

The heavily camouflaged prototype you see in these spy photos is believed to be Dacia's forthcoming small SUV / Crossover model, due to be launched in final production form at next year's Geneva Motor Show. The photos, courtesy of 'Freelancer' and 'Automarket', don't reveal anything on the Romanian budget SUV model that is supposed to be stylistically inspired from the Duster concept study revealed at this year's Geneva show. And by inspired don't expect to see anything more than a few common styling cues here and there.

What you can expect is two and four-wheel drive versions and competitive prices when the small Romanian SUV / Crossover hits European showrooms next summer. The five-door model will most likely be offered with Renault's 1.5-liter dCi diesel (available in different outputs) and 1.6-liter gasoline engines.

Via: Automarket & Freelancer

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VIDEO: Dacia Duster Commercial Redefines “Insulting” [NSFW]

This here commercial for Dacia's low-cost Duster SUV is the work of Dutch advertising company Artcore. We should warn you that the ad is a 1 minute and 46 second parade of almost continuous swearing. While we can appreciate some over-the-top creations, we just can’t see this ever airing, at least not during daytime hours. But even if the commercial somehow made it on your TV set, we doubt that this is what Dacia wants to promote.

The commercial has been labeled as “banned” by various internet sources, but it seems to have been produced to showcase a radical idea, rather than to be purpose driven advertisement. The foul-mouthed clip is available right after the break.

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Video: Dacia Logan with Volkswagen 2.8-liter VR6 Engine!

I don’t know if the word Dacia gives James May that fizzing sensation he often talks about, but the Top Gear host seems pretty fond of the Romanian brand. Same goes for low-budget European buyers who see the Renault-era Dacias as well priced models with affordable maintenance costs. One of the Romanian firm's latest cars, the Duster was even nominated for the 2011 COTY award.

However, the brand's models aren't exactly exciting, even more so when it comes to sheer performance with their mundane, small displacement petrol and diesel engines. But as always, for every problem there's a fix. This man's answer was to ditch the Logan sedan's four-cylinder and throw in a 2.8-liter VR6 Volkswagen engine.

Details surrounding the build are pretty scarce right now, as it’s an ongoing project. The owner says that the powerplant churns out 174 hp (most likely stock) and it’s coupled to a VW transmission. Other upgrades include the suspension and brake system.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

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2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn

Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn edition, the Ram lineup’s most well-appointed model is designed for the owner who needs a truck for work or play, but won’t settle for anything but the finest quality and refinement. This unveiled the Laramie Longhorn in the heart of Truck Country: the State Fair of Texas.

Exterior include a chrome metal Laramie Longhorn edition badge with painted accents is mounted to the tailgate while eye-catching model-specific. It is available color choices, Bright White, Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl, Rugged Brown Pearl atau Deep Red Cherry Crystal Pearl including an exclusive Sagebrush with White Gold exterior paint treatment unavailable on other Ram models.

A full leather interior, Laramie Longhorn is available with a choice of dark slate gray and russet or bark brown and light pebble beige interior colors. The bark brown interior incorporates laser-etched filigrees, with a hand-worked appearance.

Laramie Longhorn’s exclusive instrument cluster takes on the appearance of hand-wrought jewelry with six liquid chrome gauge rings set against a painted taupe silver background and a tooled-metal Laramie Longhorn edition badge set inside the left-hand ring.

The mats themselves incorporate the filigree designs from the dash and seats, while the snap-in inserts are a high-end, color-flecked Berber-style weave that luxuriously blends the two interior colors.

2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn will be available in 1500 (half-ton), 2500 HD (3/4 ton) and 3500 HD single and dual rear wheel (1 ton), Crew Cab and Mega Cab; four-wheel drive and two-wheel drive; and short- and long-wheelbase models. Laramie Longhorn will join the other Ram trim levels, which include: ST, SLT, Outdoorsman, Sport (1500 only) Laramie and Power Wagon (2500 only).

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2010 ELIA Dacia Duster SUV

The German tuning house, Elia has just launched two styling packages and a performance kit for Dacia’s low-cost Duster small SUV. It adds “Adventure Kit”.

The first package adds a bull-bar to the front end and new protective side bars. The second package is more comprehensive and includes either 16-inch alloy wheels (18-inch rims are available as an option), LED daytime running lights up front, side skirts and a chrome piece for the tail pipe.

ELIA Dacia Duster SUV’s performance by tuning kit that recalibrates the 1.5-liter turbo diesel’s engine’s ECU lifting output to 122HP.

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2010 Dacia Black Line Edition

Dacia is not to be outdone by other car manufacturers who always makes inovativ products. Today Dacia Renault’s Dacia has brand launches Black Line. Available on the Logan, Logan MCV and the Logan pick-up. Not only is it possible soon to come new Duster crossover – the Black Line adds a touch of class to the budget cars.

The package, based on the Laureate trim level, adds such “special” touches as metallic paint, visible top-stitching on the black fabric upholstery, MP3-capable CD player and a leather-trimmed steering wheel. Nothing ground-breaking here, and it’s not going to outshine an SL63 by any means, but finally a car Top Gear’s James May can drive to the symphony.

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2010 Dacia Duster – 2 versions

Dacia Duster has ranked sixth in the Dacia is a European car. Dacia Duster is divided into 4×4 and 4×2 versions, both have the respected brand. The car is marketed in the developed market countries. This car has a slender body with long, 4.31 meters and 1.82 meters wide. Body of Dacia Duster is ideal if the region through the built-up housing. Dacia Duster was designed to tackle all types of roads and tracks, all over the world. In order to meet these varied needs, it will be available in all markets in both 4×2 form and with 4×4 transmission for off-road driving.

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.

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 85hp or 105hp 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.

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2010 Dacia Duster Trophee Andros In Competition

Dacia as a newcomer has set up a race car in the hands of Alain Prost in competition the Trophée Andros ice 2009/2010 called called ‘Silhouette’ category.

Dacia use this opportunity to show the fact that the rigidity of form an integral part of the brand DNA. Discipline is also placing a cap on over-complex and expensive technical solutions, while the chassis, gearbox and tires, for example, all carefully regulated by rules, forcing the team to explore a simple, smart solutions, an approach that really fits with the spirit of Dacia .

Dacia Duster, the lines preview the 4×4 model as sold in 2010. Dacia Duster high body line and pronounced wheel arches clear pointer to the 4×4 identity, while the bodywork of the competition version is suitable for the specific needs of the Trophée Andros. Windshield surface area and position of the windscreen pillars which ensure outstanding forward visibility and lateral.

Dacia Duster competition version has benefited extensively from the expertise Motorsport Renault Sport Technologies. Glass-fiber body hides a tubular chassis that houses the three-liter, 24-valve V6 engine from the Renault-Nissan Alliance coverage. This machine has been set to be careful to optimize the performance potential in high places where the race will be held. It delivers peak power of 350hp at 7500 rpm and maximum torque of 360Nm at 5,500 rpm. Six-speed sequential gearbox to ensure fast, precise gearshifts, even when flying through a corner at full speed.

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Renault Unveils Updated Dacia Duster Ice for next Andros Trophy

As Renault is continuing to work on Dacia's image, the Duster Ice will once again compete in the Andros Trophy, after finishing in second place last year. Set to be piloted by the legendary Alain Prost, the updated model features a number of evolutions for the new season. The opening round of the ice-racing championship will be held at Val Thorens (France), on the 4th and 5th of December.

Developed by Renault Sport Technologies, the Dacia Duster racecar features a tubular chassis with a lightweight fiberglass body with power coming from a Renault-Nissan-sourced 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 350-horsepower.

The six-cylinder powertrain underwent a few key modifications and churns out an extra 20Nm of torque (15 lb-ft) at 3,000 rpm. Power is sent to all four wheels, through a six-speed sequential gearbox, while the suspension features new shock absorbers better suited for the rough, icy terrain on which the Andros Trophy events are held. For added precision, engineers also modified the electro-hydraulic steering system, which turns all wheels.

Alain Prost commented:

"We are determined to build on what we started last winter. The thinking behind our second year together marks a logical step forward in sporting, technical and brand terms. Last season, we were aware it would be tough to win the Trophée Andros with a new car, not to mention the fact that the programme began at a relatively late stage. Our overriding aim was to take part, try to be competitive and win races, and also win over the public. This time round, my intention is to challenge for the title. We completed two very positive days of testing at Val Thorens last weekend. Our work on Duster has clearly paid dividends and we are convinced we have the means to make a strong start."

Overall, the Romanian brand's image is at an all-time high, as the budget SUV is also a finalist in the 2011 Car of the Year competition.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

Dacia Duster Technical Data

CHASSIS

Tubular steel chassis Double wishbones

ENGINE

Renault-Nissan Alliance-developed Type VQ 30 engine Mid-rear position V6

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 ventilated steel discs

Rear: 265mm-diameter steel discs

WHEELS AND TIRES

Magnesium, 5.5'' x 16'' Continental Ice Racing Contact 3 tyres

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT

Length: 4,001mm Width: 1,900mm

Front/rear track: 1,690mm

Wheelbase: 2,500mm

Weight: 950kg

Fuel tank: 25 litres

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Dacia Sandero Stepway: New Small Crossover Revealed in Barcelona

The Barcelona Auto Show saw Renault's low-cost Romanian brand, Dacia swiping off the covers from the Sandero Stepway, a small hatchback with raised ground clearance but no all-wheel drive system as the crossover retains the standard Sandero's front-wheel drive layout. If the Sandero Stepway reminds you of another model, give yourself a pat on the back because it's essentially the European version of the South American market, Renault Sandero Stepway - 'oui', the French automaker didn't even bother changing names.

The Stepway features a 20mm higher road clearance than the conventional Sandero hatchback while cosmetic upgrades include black and body-colored bumpers housing front and rear skid-plates, new fog lamps and roofbars plus protective cladding around the wheel arches and satin-finish chrome rocker panels, exterior mirrors and door handles.

While we don't have any photos of the interior, Dacia claims in its press release that the Stepway benefits from specific black upholstery with visible white stitching and revised trim.

Depending on the market, the Sandero Stepway will be available with a 90HP 1.6-liter petrol and a 70HP 1.5-liter dCi diesel engine. Sales of Dacia's new model will begin in most European countries this September.

source: http://carscoop.blogspot.com

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