At a time when prices seem to be climbing for almost everything else, Dacia brings a smart-buy concept to Ireland and is one of the most exciting motor stories of 2012. Its arrival here will see the Duster SUV in Irish showrooms in January 2013, at an affordable €14,990.

Distributed through parent company, Renault customers can now test drive and order the Duster now through their local Dacia Dealership.  The launch of Dacia Duster in Europe in 2010 saw such a demand from eager customers that resulted in a six-month waiting list for the much anticipated vehicle in Germany and France.

The SUV segment is the fastest growing segment in Ireland and is up 9% YTD on 2011. Almost 90% of vehicles in the SUV segment are over €22,500 to buy new or even over €24,500 to have the equivalent diesel engine for the best seller of the segment.

The Duster will be available in Ireland in both 4x2 and 4x4 guises with one diesel engine size, a punchy 1.5 dCi 110Bhp in Band B with two trims, Alternative 4x2 and Signature 4x2, 4x4, and comes with an up to five year unlimited mileage warranty.