Duster gets 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission in Europe

In the UK, the range-topping six-speed EDC version is priced at £15,795 (nearly Rs 13.52 lakh) on road, while the top-end Indian AMT version costs Rs 12.97 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi).

Dacia, Renault’s affordable arm in Europe, has showcased the Duster with a six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The SUV is on sale in the UK and it is the first time, that the Duster is being offered with the Renault-Nissan alliance's six-speed EDC.

In India, the updated version that was launched earlier this year is coupled to an automated manual transmission (AMT) based on the Duster’s six-speed manual gearbox. And, surprisingly, the top-end version of the Dacia Duster in the UK, equipped with the six-speed EDC, is cheaper than the AMT-equipped version sold in India. In the UK, the range-topping six-speed EDC version is priced at £15,795 (nearly Rs 13.52 lakh) on road, while the top-end Indian AMT version costs Rs 12.97 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) and the on-road price will certainly surpass that of the UK version. Dual-clutch automatics are any day superior to AMTs, with the former having smoother and faster shifts.

Like the Indian AMT version, the six-speed EDC is coupled to the 110PS version of the 1.5-litre dCi diesel in the Dacia Duster and also comes with hill-hold assist.

Source: CarDekho.com