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Dacia Updates Entire Range With a Facelift, The Duster Get A Twin-Clutch Gearbox

Dacia has updated its lineup through a significant facelift made to the Sandero, Logan, Sandero Stepway, and Logan MCV models. The Romanian brand had more up its sleeve than initially announced.
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What started out as a single image published on the brand’s media page, which was accompanied by a few notes regarding the upcoming changes that will be applied to the models described above, has since turned into a comprehensive update of the Dacia offering.

First of all, the Romanian automaker owned by Renault has managed to keep a big secret to itself - the Duster, its first and only SUV, will be available with a twin-clutch gearbox.

We are referring to the twin-clutch unit known as the EDC, and Dacia will also use the same name. Unfortunately for those wishing they could buy “the ultimate Duster,” the new transmission will be available only for the front-wheel-drive version of the Duster.

Dacia noted that the EDC would only be available with the 1.5-liter dCI unit, which develops 110 HP for the version offered with the EDC gearbox.

The version also integrates Stop-Start technology, and will be available to order starting with the spring of 2017. Dacia has not announced the possibility of offering the EDC gearbox for other models or with the all-wheel-drive version of the Duster.

It is necessary to note that EDC is different from Easy-R, as the first is a twin-clutch solution, while the Easy-R is a piloted manual gearbox that has a single clutch. The former is a technology still used in the Renault range, while the second (piloted manual gearbox) was dropped years ago.

Secondly, the main change to the Dacia range was brought for its Logan, Sandero, Logan MCV, and Sandero Stepway models. The related products received a thorough facelift, which included daytime LED running lights, new taillights, optional reverse camera, new exterior design features, and a new engine.

The power plant is called SCe, and is a three-cylinder unit with a displacement of less than a liter. The SCe develops 75 HP, has a stop-start system, and is available for the Logan and Sandero models, including the Logan MCV and the Sandero Stepway. It is only offered with a five-speed manual gearbox.

On the inside, the facelifted Logan, Sandero, and their derivatives get new storage spaces, while the rear passengers are offered a 12V socket and a new bottle stowage space. Front and rear window switches have been moved to the doors, and the driver’s seat gets an elbow rest on some trim levels.

Depending on the equipment level, the facelifted models have also received a hill holder function, meant to assist users to drive off when sitting in a sloped road.

New trim elements were added to the four models that were facelifted, and they have also received a new steering wheel, which is also available in a “Soft Feel” texture for the top trims. Another notable trait is moving the horn button on the steering wheel, a function that used to be placed on the signaling arm of all Dacia models.

Concerning design, Dacia has updated the Logan, Logan MCV, Sandero Stepway, and Sandero ranges with a fresh look. New alloy rims and hubcaps are available, and the front end has seen the most consistent part of the modifications.

There are changes in the rear, as well, which are composed of the new taillights, a new rear bumper design, and subtle variations of the trunk.
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