The new Dacia Duster, to be presented at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show, has been upgraded for European left hand drive markets. Largely retaining the existing model’s design features, the new model features somewhat more pronounced 4×4 design cues.

The front end has been upgraded, with a redesigned grille, adorned by two chrome-plated strips and housing a new air intake and new double-optic headlights with daytime running lights.

“We built on the appeal of the original model and its proportions. Identity components such as the grille have been modernised. We have also strengthened the 4×4 cues of the vehicle, while keeping all its useful features. New Duster gets an even stronger character while retaining its initial DNA,” says David Durand, Head of Styling for the Entry range.

New roof bars with slatted supports have been designed to underline the car’s SUV character, while new 16-inch “Dark Metal” alloy wheels and mud and snow tyres add to the profile of the revised Duster.

At the back, new lights echo the styling cues of the front end, notably though the use of chrome. A chrome-plated tail pipe and new badging round out the exterior styling changes.

Source: Dacia

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