Dacia updates powertrain range with new bi-fuel 4×4 Autogas hybrid

Dacia announced a new powertrain range for Duster and Bigster models: with hybrid, Autogas, 4x4 and automatic transmission. According to the company, the combination of hybrid technology, LPG bi-fuel, and all-wheel drive is a world premiere and will be available on Duster and Bigster by the end of the year.

This bi-fuel 4x4 LPG hybrid is efficient, versatile, frugal and easy to drive, said Dacia. Combining a 103 kW (140 hp) 1.2-litre 48V mild-hybrid engine on the front axle with a 23 kW peak (31 hp) electric motor on the rear axle, it delivers maximum output of 113 kW (154 hp), with torque of 230 Nm for the combustion engine and up to 87 Nm for the electric motor.

The internal combustion engine is coupled to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox with steering-wheel paddles, and the electric motor to a twin-speed gearbox with a disengageable rear axle.

Moreover, it takes full advantage of the historically low price of Autogas (EUR 0,97/l in France) to deliver substantial savings. This technology cuts running costs by 30% and CO2 emissions by 20g compared with the current mild hybrid 130 4x4 offer.

With its two 50-litre tanks, one for petrol and one for LPG, the powertrain guarantees a range of up to 1,500 km (WLTP cycle), without a refuel.

This 48V mild hybrid powertrain optimises fuel consumption, averaging just 7,1 – 7,2 l/100 km (LPG) and 5,5 – 5,6 l/100 km (petrol). CO2 emissions are 116 - 118g/km (LPG) and 124 - 126 g/km (petrol) respectively.

Source: Dacia

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