At first glance, the car is almost no different from its predecessor. As our acquaintance showed, there are few visual changes. Among them are a different radiator grille and a similar part on the bumper, and at the rear there is a chrome trim around the license plate with a more noticeable DUSTER inscription.
However, upon closer inspection, many more updates are revealed — both obvious and subtle. The interior has changed significantly: a new dashboard, instrument panel, redesigned power window control unit, and a double-DIN CD receiver. For an additional fee, it can be replaced with a multimedia system with navigation. Under the hood, there is an enlarged washer fluid reservoir, and all informational stickers are duplicated in Russian. Instead of a metal prop, the hood is now held by a gas strut.
Renault claims that the domestically assembled Duster is superior to the Romanian version, as it is adapted to local operating conditions. What exactly makes the Russian Renault Duster 2014 stand out and what emotions it evoked during our first short test is shown in the video — don't forget to subscribe to the Autoportal YouTube channel:
Earlier, Autoportal already compared the costs of maintaining a diesel Duster and a version with LPG equipment.
