Mumbai, August 28, 2013: Renault-owned Dacia’s successful SUV Duster has got a new look. The face-lifted version will debut at the forthcoming Frankfurt Motor Show to be held in September.

The Duster is sold in India under the Renault badge. Since its launch in July ‘12, the SUV has been the main sales volume driver for the French brand in India with sales of over 56,000 units till July ‘13. With new formidable competition in the form of the Ford EcoSport, and some more in the pipeline, it won’t be surprising if the facelifted Duster is seen here as well.

The SUV’s front end has been upgraded, with a redesigned grille, adorned by two chrome-plated strips and housing a new, lower-set air intake and new double-optic headlights with daytime running lights. The upgrades underscore the car’s on-road stance and character. At the back, new lights echo the styling cues of the front end, notably though the use of chrome. A chrome-plated tail pipe and new “4WD” lettering round out the exterior styling changes and further boost the car’s personality.

“We built on the appeal of the original model and its proportions. Identity components such as the grille have been modernized. We have also strengthened the 4x4 cues of the vehicle, while keeping all its useful features. The new Duster gets an even stronger character while retaining its initial DNA,”says David Durand, Head of Styling, for the entry range.

New Duster-labeled roof bars with slatted supports underline the car’s SUV character, while new 16-inch ‘Dark Metal’ alloy wheels and ‘Mud and Snow’ tyres are some new touches that enhance the profile of the new Dacia Duster.

SUMANTRA BAROOAH