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Dacia is developing a new EV that will cost around 18,000 euros

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Dacia has been the European market leader for years with its most successful and best-selling model in Europe, the Dacia Duster. However, now the Romanian brand is developing a new model that will cost around 18,000 euros.

In an interview with Autocar, Renault Group CEO De Meo said that the new car will be developed over a period of 16 months, which means it will hit the market in mid-2026. He also said that the company has reached the speed of new car development currently experienced by Chinese companies, after starting a research and development partnership with a Chinese consultancy for the Renault Twingo E-Tech project.

Some are already questioning whether the new model also means that Dacia will soon withdraw the Spring from the market, which debuted five years ago. Dacia has not yet commented on this.

What we do know about the new Dacia model is that it will have similar characteristics to other affordable electric cars currently being developed by Nissan. It will be based on a shortened version of the AmpR Small platform specially developed for electric vehicles. This platform is derived from the CMF-B platform, which is currently used by Dacia’s entire fleet with combustion engines.

Source: Dacia

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2026 Dacia Duster ECO-G 4×4

In December 2024, Dacia unveiled the Duster Soul of Dakar, a special vehicle built for one of the toughest rally races in the world, and now the Romanian manufacturer is announcing the arrival of a Duster that will use LPG (liquefied petroleum gas), the Dacia Duster ECO-G 4×4.

The car is currently in the testing phase and the first photos were published by Motor.es. At first glance, it is striking that the test car bears the name of Renault, not Dacia. However, this is no coincidence, since this model is offered in some markets with the name of the French brand.

Although much is hidden, what we do know for now is that it is powered by a 1.2-L ECO-G three-cylinder engine that can use gasoline or LPG, combined with 48-volt hybrid technology (MHEV) with 150 hp. The engine is paired with a dual-clutch automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels thanks to an additional electric motor on the rear axle.

There is currently no information on the official debut of the Duster ECO-G 4×4, although some rumors suggest that it could happen in early 2026.

Source: Motor.es

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2025 Dacia Duster Soul of Dakar

The start of one of the largest and most difficult rally races in the world, the Dakar Rally (01/03 – 01/17/2025), is approaching, and the Romanian car manufacturer Dacia has presented a special vehicle dedicated to this race, the Duster Soul of Dakar.

The Duster Soul of Dakar has a livery reminiscent of that of the Dacia Sandero prototype that will compete in the upcoming Dakar Rally. It is equipped with optional components for the Duster model (InNature) such as a waterproof bag, a luggage box and a shovel, located on the roof rack. Inside, there are YouClip fasteners such as hooks for bags and holders for smartphones, tablets and drinks.

Although Dacia could have done more, some believe that the Soul of Dakar is an example of what a series of special versions based on the current offer will look like. This was also hinted at by Dacia director Denis Le Vot. Such a project would not require large investments, and it would be a good marketing move.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car uses the same engine as the standard Duster, a mild hybrid 1.2-liter engine with 130 hp (95 kW). The engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with an electronic four-wheel drive system, which is different from most Duster models that have front-wheel drive.

At the upcoming Dakar Rally, Dacia will participate with the Sandrider model powered by Nissan’s 3.0-L twin-turbo V6 engine with 360 hp (265 kW). In the vehicle will be one of the greatest in the world of rally sports, Sebastien Loeb and Nasser Al-Attiyah.

Source: Dacia

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2025 Dacia Duster Soul of Dakar