Renault’s low-cost Romanian brand Dacia has released the first limited edition version of its new small SUV model, called the Duster École de Ski Français [ESF], which translates to French Skiing School. Event though parent company Renault has not offered details about how many units of this series Dacia will produce, the Duster special could become one of the rarest sights on French streets since it can only be bought by ESF skiing instructors.
Priced at €18,990 ($26,900), the Duster ESF marks the extension of Renault Group’s 10-year partnership with the École de Ski Français. Based on the Lauréate 4×4 version, the Duster ESF is powered by a 110HP 1.5-liter diesel engine and is available only in Glacier White paint.
The car features some distinctive styling and practical details such as the ESF badging on the front doors, a strengthened aluminum sump guard and transverse roof bars with a ski rack that can accommodate four pairs of skis.
The Duster ESF comes with equipped with standard foglamps, electrically-adjustable heated exterior mirrors, manual air conditioning system, radio-CD with MP3 compatibility, four tray-type rubber mats, 16-inch alloy wheels and a set of four additional wheels fitted with Continental winter tyres.
Optional extras include the ESP + ASR traction control system for €300 ($425) and the Platine Grey body color for €450 ($637).
By Dan Mihalascu
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