Beiruting News

Bassoul-Heneine, importer of Renault to Lebanon, is launching the all-new revamped Renault Duster, a genuine SUV for versatile and comfortable everyday driving. Seven successful years after its original release, the Duster's design has been completely refreshed. The Renault SUV boasts a modern, muscular stance and an even more assertive character, offering a step‐up in perceived quality. The brand‐new exterior style delivers a robust look and a totally redesigned interior offers a comfortable and user‐friendly cabin experience. The new Renault SUV offers bolder personality inside and outside, yet it is still a Duster through and through. 



Improved 4x4 Performance The All-New Duster carries over the off-roading credentials that helped to make the model such a popular success with a high-ground clearance of 210mm, approach and departure angle of 30 and 33 degrees respectively and a break over angle of 21 degrees. The SUV is available with a choice of two petrol engines: the 1.6L 16V 115 HP (4x4 versions) with manual gearbox or CVT automatic transmission (4x2 versions only), or the 2.0L 16V 145 HP with automatic transmission (4x4 versions). 



Enhanced Body and Exterior StylingThe exterior is brand-new, featuring more pronounced lines to emphasize the car's forceful character. The fit and finish have been enhanced as well with a wider chrome-finish grille, a more horizontal bonnet with sculpted crease lines, Renault's C-shaped lighting signature and LED daytime running lights, scratch-resistant front and rear skid plate. The new SUV boasts 17-inch wheels with more prominent wheel arches, with black wheel arch trims, aluminium roof bars to accentuate the vehicles forceful character and sense of adventure.  



Expanded, Comfortable Cabin and Generous StorageTravelling comfort has reached new heights. The status-enhancing interior has been thoroughly updated for upgraded comfort and to make the model even more practical in everyday use. The steeply raked windscreen and the new generously proportioned dashboard makes the cabin feel bigger. The acoustics have been significantly improved, with special attention paid to soundproofing and cabin insulation which has significantly reduced noise from outside the car. A new modern matte coloured 3D weave upholstery, top stitching, and chrome details create an improved and a welcoming interior



A new seat design with a new frame and denser foam for improved lateral support, durability, and improved cabin comfort. The driver's seat now comes with an armrest, lumbar adjustment and a new height adjustment system (60mm). The steering wheel can also be adjusted for height (40mm) and reach (50mm) to allow the driver to select the most appropriate driving position.