Dacia Becomes First Carmaker With Factory-Spec LPG Variants Across Entire Range

Dacia has become the first carmaker to offer LPG versions across the range, available directly from the factory.

In the UK, LPG versions of the Dacia Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV can already be ordered, wearing the TCe 100 Bi-Fuel badge. Power comes from a new 1.0-liter turbocharged dual-fuel unit, combining gasoline and LPG capabilities.

This setup is said to deliver “superior torque” while the car is in LPG mode, which you can select via a circular button located underneath the driver-side air vent.

The benefit here is that you can choose either of the two fuels on the move, with a combined range of more than 620 miles (998 km), as well as CO2 reductions in LPG mode. According to Dacia, emissions savings can be as high as 11% in the Duster TCe 100 Bi-Fuel, and 9% in the Sandero, with up to 2.4 tonnes CO2 saved over a four year period.

Furthermore, owners are said to benefit from an average of £594 ($751) savings on their annual fuel bill thanks to this dual-fuel system, or roughly £2,400 ($3,035) over a four-year PCP. You even get the same servicing and maintenance intervals you do with regular gasoline models, featuring the same three-year 60,000-mile (96,560 km) warranty.

The Romanian brand also boasts about you having the same amount of practicality with this setup, as it doesn’t impact overall trunk volume despite the additional LPG fuel tank. LPG-powered cars are also said to cost around 50% less on average to refill than gasoline-powered ones.

You can buy into Dacia’s TCe 100 Bi-Fuel range by spending upwards of £9,145 ($11,570), which will land you the Sandero Bi-Fuel in Essential spec.