Dacia has revealed details of the new Duster Cargo: a van version of its award-winning mid-size SUV.
The Duster Cargo is a complete factory conversion, built by Dacia technicians alongside the regular SUV models.
As such, the standard three-year, 60,000-mile manufacturer warranty remains intact. Customers can also take advantage of the Dacia Zen offer, which adds an extra year of cover each time you book an annual service at a Dacia dealership.
Following this schedule, owners can potentially extend the Duster Cargo’s warranty up to seven years or 75,000 miles.
A Duster for deliveries
The conversion from family SUV to Cargo sees Dacia technicians replace the Duster’s rear seats with a flat wooden floor, which is trimmed in a durable material.
A mesh bulkhead is fitted to keep the load area separate from the front seats, with four lashing points to make cargo secure. There is also a full-length removable load cover, with the fixed rear windows heavily tinted for extra security.
On the outside, 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and Y-shaped LED lights are fitted as standard, meaning the Duster Cargo looks almost indistinguishable from the SUV.
Measuring cargo space to the roof, and utilising the underfloor area, the Duster Cargo provides up to 1,149 litres of useful space, along with a payload of 430kg.
By comparison, the previous-generation Dacia Duster Commercial offered up to 1,603 litres.
Customers have a choice of two electrified petrol engines, starting with a 130hp mild-hybrid 1.2-litre turbo. This comes equipped with all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual gearbox.
Dacia’s newly launched 1.8-litre full hybrid is also available, offering a punchier 155hp and up to 59mpg.
Strong levels of equipment
Standard equipment for the Duster Cargo includes electric windows, air conditioning, a 7.0-inch digital instrument panel and a 10.1-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
Cruise control with a speed-limiter function, rear parking sensors, a rear view camera and a host of safety tech is included, too.
Prices for the Duster Cargo start at £22,995 excluding VAT for the 130hp mild-hybrid. The full hybrid 155hp model costs £23,595 plus VAT.
One sobering thought: four years ago when the previous Duster Commercial van launched, the Essential TCe version cost just £12,995 before VAT.
Dacia is accepting orders for the new Duster Cargo now, with the first deliveries expected by the end of 2025.
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