In Dacia’s new models, the YouClip will be available on lower-spec cars, while higher trims will include a central infotainment screen instead. Physical buttons will continue to be offered for climate control and other functions.
Other brand new features inside the Manifesto concept car include removable seat coverings that double as sleeping bags and a cork dashboard, so you can pin notes to it. Those features are unlikely to feature on upcoming Dacia models, though.
So , with the particular car maker revealing some of its plans over the next few years, which new Dacia models are coming and when?
Brand new Dacia Duster
On sale: 2024 | Price from: £20, 000 (est)
The third-generation Dacia Duster family SUV will arrive in 2024, and it will bring hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power to the brand for the first time.
While the technical details of the new Duster are yet to be confirmed, it’s likely to use hybrid plus plug-in cross technology found in the current Renault Clio and Renault Captur rather than the particular next-generation versions.
In crossbreed form, the new Duster will feature a 1. 6-litre petrol engine combined with a small battery and an electric motor, allowing the car to run on electric power at low speeds. In PHEV form, it will combine the 1. 5-litre petrol motor with a good electric engine and a battery (in the particular region associated with 10kWh) to give an electric-only range of approximately 30 miles. Front and four-wheel drive are likely to be available.
Design wise, the styling of the new Duster is going to be inspired by the Dacia Bigster concept , along with a squared-off body shape, chunky Starkle plastic cladding, pronounced wheel arches and a front LED light bar. Inside, it will also debut the ‘YouClip’ smartphone app-based infotainment, plus Dacia’s own built-in infotainment system.
