New 2018 Renault Duster

[XJ Junkie]

Ricoffy I think I’ve seen that video. That vehicle was a base model 1.6 Petrol with no ESP.

But it did look staged. The driver drivers flat out towards a big puddle, then yanks the steering. But as he does so & the car is sideways, the tyres hit a dry section & get grip, which flips the vehicle.

The Duster I find to be pretty stable. When new, mine handled like a go-cart.

But I’m not a fan of the shocks on the early models. They deteriorate & there have been some complaints. It looks like the newer ones are sorted. I’ve driven the Gen2 & they have a much better allround ride & handling. The next version is apparently even better.

[XJ Junkie]

This video?

https://youtu.be/FCmmsp4g3O0

[Ricof4e]

That's the one.

But I see what you mean.

Apart from the video, I have never heard any complaints from duster drivers that there are stability issues. With the wheels so close to the corners, I cannot fathom how that driver could have rolled it.

The diesel 4x4 comes standard with ESP right?

[XJ Junkie]

Nah it’s bollocks. It even did relatively well on that silly moose test, even though it cocked a wheel like MK1 Golf.

I’ve never had any issues even with my enthusiastic driving.

Yes, all the 4wds are diesel & have ESP.

[XJ Junkie]

Some details on price, the AWD should be around R325k when it’s available in January.

The top spec EDC FWD is available now at R335k

[Mike Nel]

Expect to see a few more Dusters on the road

[XJ Junkie]

I think they’ve sold 2m of the things

[XJ Junkie]

I heard yesterday that the new 4WD versions will only be here in Feb 2019

[Wave]

Because the 4wd is less popular than the 2wd

And that's the mistake Nissan made when they launched the new Navara, only 4wd versions were available in the beginning, hurt their sales big time as most people are happy with the 2x4 version, and they are cheaper

[XJ Junkie]

That’s true. The FWD sells way more. But I think it’s a question of stock availability. SA is a tiny market in the bigger picture so other markets get priority on what’s available.

[Mike Nel]

Neil

Do you have a side by side photo of the old vs new Duster?

I don't see any on the road yet

[KurtG]

There are a few here in Joburg, mostly standing at dealerships. Looks much nicer than the outgoing model, especially when they are parked side by side.

[Mike Nel]

I got some images off Google

New one looks nicer. I agree. Especially the back

[XJ Junkie]

The new one is a looker. Most notable difference is the sleeker rear side window.

The only thing I don’t like is the shallower boot step. Mine has a protection plate to stop the dogs scratching the top of the bumper. It won’t fit on the new one because there’s no space. The departure angle on the new one is slightly worse off, but not by much.

The only dumb thing they didn’t change was the electric window rear switch position. They are mounted on the arm rest, which is pretty stupid

[Mike Nel]

Those photos confirms that I haven’t seen the new one yet