Dacia is bringing Autogas-capable versions of its models to the United Kingdom with its new ‘bi-fuel’ variant for the Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV. Dacia is the first manufacturer to offer LPG versions across the range, available direct from the factory.

Autogas-powered Dacia Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV models can already be ordered in the UK, all badged TCe 100 Bi-Fuel. All use new 1.0-litre turbocharged powertrain, combining petrol and LPG capabilities and delivering superior torque in LPG mode. Customers benefit from choice of both LPG and petrol on the move, a combined range of more than 620 miles, as well as CO2 reductions in LPG mode.

Regarding environmental benefits, emissions savings are of up to 11% for the award-winning Duster, and 9% for the Sandero, with up to 2.4 tonnes CO2 saving over a four-year period.

Moreover, Autogas costs around 50% less on average to refill than petrol. Owners benefit from an average of £594 savings on their annual fuel bill with the new bi-fuel system, or nearly £2,400 over a four-year PCP (personal contract purchase).

Practicality of all models is retained with no impact on boot space despite the additional LPG fuel tank; while servicing and maintenance intervals identical to standard petrol models with the same three-year, 60,000-mile warranty.

Luke Broad, Dacia’s UK brand boss, also explained that all of Dacia’s dealer staff have been given extra training in how to educate buyers of the bi-fuel models, showing them how to switch between each fuel type and how to fuel the car at one of the 1,200 fuelling stations with Autogas. For more information, please visit this link.

8 July 2020