After it will be launched on the European markets under the Dacia logo, the new Duster will move to the South American markets under the Renault logo. If in the case of Sandero, the small hatchback that was first launched in Brazil and then in Europe, Dacia officials decided to launch Duster in Europe and then in South America.

The Renault version of Duster will be produced at the Envigado factory in Colombia, where Renault invested 20 million euros for training and adaptation of the assembly line of an SUV. On the Colombian factory will be produced 20.000 Duster units which will be sold in Colombia and other countries in the area like Mexico.

At the moment Renault sells in Colombia models like Clio, Megane, Scenic, Grand Scenic, Kangoo and Koleos and Logan, Sandero and Sandero Stepway from Dacia.

The electric models, sold under the brand of Electric Motor Cars are based on the chassis and bodywork of Dacia Logan Pick Up or MCV/VAN and will be powered by electric American motors.

The price of the electric Logan Pick Up will start from 34.000 dollars (almost 25.000 euros).

The new model, which measures 4.31 meters long and 1.82 meters wide, will be available in 4X2 and 4X4 versions with a gasoline engine of 1.6 liters and 110 horsepower, and two diesel engines of 1.5 liters and 85 horsepower respectively 1.5 liters and 105 horsepower.

Duster has a global ambition and the launch will take place gradually in different regions of the world, after the Logan and Sandero launched plan.

Dacia Duster will be launched in the spring of 2010 in Europe, in Turkey and in Algeria and Morocco. From June 2010, Duster will be launched under the Renault brand in Ukraine, the Middle East (Israel, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon), Egypt and some African countries. The Mioveni factory will produce vehicles for all these markets, both under the Dacia brand, and under the Renault brand. The factory with a current production capacity of 350.000 vehicles per year, will continue to produce other models of the mark. This is great news for those who are looking to purchase one of these. It would be a good idea to sort out your Aviva car insurance cover and tax ahead of time, so when the car is ready you can drive it away immediately. With the production rate as it is, the car can be yours sooner than you think.

The Duster expansion will continue in 2011. In the countries of the Persian Gulf will be available under the Renault brand from 2011. Dacia Duster will be produced in Brazil, in the Curitiba factory, along with Sandero, Logan and Stepway models. Vehicles manufactured here will be sold in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico and Chile.
Renault is also studying to return in the U.S. market after 23 year absence.

"We analyse the re-launching opportunities in the U.S., and the model that might influence this decision is the new SUV from Dacia" said Gerard Detourbet, charge entry-level division at Renault.