French automaker Renault has launched the European Duster, which is sold under company's affordable brand Dacia, with an option of six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) automatic transmission. This is the first time that the Duster is getting Renault-Nissan alliance's six-speed EDC. It was revealed at the ongoing 2016 Paris Motor Show and is on sale in the UK
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
