Reader's respond: Why the Renault Duster is such a favourite SUV with South Africans
Earlier in May we reviewed the Renault Duster; it sparked so much engagement we just had to share all our reader's thoughts.
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Earlier in May we reviewed the Renault Duster; it sparked so much engagement we just had to share all our reader's thoughts.
The Duster has proven to be a crowd-puller for Renault. The compact SUV has proven widely popular with local consumers, with both the first and second-generation models littering South African streets. It’s easy to see why. The chunky styling is very appealing. The TechRoad derivative adds further allure with standard DRLs (daytime-running lights) and a neatly trimmed chrome grille. Flared wheel arches and the high ground clearance work together to give the Duster a muscular stance. The TechRoad gets unique 17-inch alloy wheels with blue inserts. They’re wrapped in chunky 215/60 tyres tha...
• Renault added its Techroad specification to the Duster Range last year. • The French compact SUV first arrived in 2013 and has enjoyed success in the local market. • We drive the Techroad 4x2 EDC version powered by 1.5-litre turbodiesel engine. One of the first road trips I undertook when returning to the Big Smoke Mother City was in a Renault Duster. The French compact SUV, in 4x4 form, took us to the West Coast National Park for a few nights and then onto Kgalagadi National Park. The Duster's high ground clearance, good manual gearbox and frugal diesel motor made the drivi...