Updated Renault Duster SUV Heads to Saudi Arabia

The all-new Renault Duster compact SUV will arrive in Saudi Arabia this September 2018 with an updated interior and equipment.

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August 14, 2018

Updated Renault Duster SUV Heads to Saudi Arabia — The Renault Duster includes hill descent control, multiview camera and blind spot warning, 4x4 monitor, automatic air conditioning, and more.
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The all-new Renault Duster compact SUV will arrive in Saudi Arabia this September 2018 with an updated interior.

New interior features include updated driving aids and new equipment, according to the Saudi Gazette. This includes hill descent control, multiview camera and blind spot warning, 4x4 monitor, automatic air conditioning, and more.

The Duster is available in 2WD and 4WD specifications. It comes with a choice of two petrol engines, 1.6L mated to a CVT automatic transmission, and 2L with automatic transmission, according to Arab News.

Gulf Advantage Automobiles, which is a distributor of Renault passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, is bringing the Duster to the country this September, according to Bloomberg.

This compact SUV is produced jointly by Dacia, and is marketed as the Dacia Duster in certain markets.

Topics:Compact SUVs Renault Global Fleet

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