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Dacia’s first SUV, the production version pictures have been leaked before enterring the next year’s Geneva show.

According to the unofficially pictures, the Dacia production version rolls on 21-inch aluminum alloys wheels like at Geneva Auto last month. As additional information from Geneva last month, this car is powered by a Renault’s 1.5DCi engine coupled with six-speed manual transmission that makes 105 hp and 240 Nm of torque and pushes car to 100 km/h in about 9.6 seconds. The engine is green enough or not bad at 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer with fuel consumption of 5.3 liters of fuel per 100 km.

The Dacia Duster measures 4.25 meter of length and1.49 meter height. The special thing from this car is adjustability of front passenger seat that can hide below the driver’s seat to make more space for long equipment. You can bring on it a kayak or a bike.

It is rumored that Dacia Duster will be built based on Nissan X-Trail platform unlike the previous note based on the Qashqai. The other important information says that the 1791 kg Dacia actually hit 100 km/h in 12.1 seconds unlike the company claimed at the last month Geneva Show while the top speed of 178 km/h. The wheels for standard will be16-inch. Dacia insiders said that the stunning looking car is priced at €11,500. There are many rumor and all will be clear at the next year Geneva Auto Show.

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Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG 75hp (55kW) is being introduced to the French market at the price of €5,900. The Sandero goes under the Dacia or Renault badge depending on the market where it’s sold. Dacia has€2,000 ‘eco-bonus since the car is green with only 135g/km of C02 emissions. The green thing continues to the car’s material which made from plastic from recycled materials. 95%. The LPG fuel tank is built to be safe using such devices as an anti-return valve, a fill restrictor (to 80%) and a safety valve.

2009 Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG is offered with three equipment levels including standard, Ambiance and Lauréate. The base option comes with 15-inch wheels, tinted windows, ABS and two airbags. Ambiance version adds power steering, central locking and an immobilizer. Lauréate as top of the line presents additional foglamps, electric front windows and a height-adjustable steering wheel. The pricing for 2009 Dacia Sandero 1.4 LPG including tax are EUR 8,900, EUR 9,600 and EUR 10,400, respectively.

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