Dacia's Sandriders squad participate in an outdoor showcase on Romania's Transalpina route.
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Hop aboard for an off-road adventure with the Dacia Sandriders! Fresh from their pulsating debut at the Dakar Rally, these daredevils rolled into Romania, terrorizing the Transalpina, the country's highest road.
The lineup for this off-road shindig, organized by Dacia, consisted of Pablo Moreno, Cristina Gutiérrez, Édouard Boulanger, Sébastien Loeb, and Fabian Lurquin—quite the crew, eh? They rolled in the Dacia Duster Adventure, a beast of a vehicle, specially modified for off-road combat.
Now, this vehicle sports a unique look, but don't let that fool you. It's jam-packed with top-notch off-road essentials, including Koni suspension (+30 mm) to conquer obstacles, BFGoodrich All-Terrain KO2 215/70 R16 100/97R tires for ultimate grip and traction, 16" steel rims, a 6 mm duralumin engine skid plate, and a 2.5 mm steel rear differential guard. Sound impressive? You bet your boots it is! (Profit.ro)
The 12-kilometer route had fans cheering in anticipation, witnessing the trials prepared for the famous drivers. The Dacia Sandriders will take part in another rally stage this year, in Portugal, from the 22nd to the 28th of September.
Tracing back to January, two of the Sandriders' cars stormed through the FIA World Rally-Raid Championship season opener in Shubaytah. Overcoming an almost 8,000-kilometer journey, the team consisting of driver Nasser Al-Attiyah and co-driver Édouard Boulanger clinched victory in the race's ninth stage.
(Photos courtesy: Dacia on Facebook)
Curious about the basic specs of the latest Dacia Duster models? Here's a peek:
- Engines: Options range from a 1.2L Turbo Petrol Engine (around 130 horsepower) to a 1.6L Petrol Engine with Hybrid Technology (paired with two electric motors, delivering 140 horsepower).
- Drive Types: Standard FWD, but 4x4 is available for improved off-road ability.
- Interior and Features: Digital instrument cluster, eco-friendly synthetic leather upholstery, enhanced acoustic insulation, and more.
- Safety and Design: Six airbags, recyclable materials in construction, and more.
- Off-Road Capabilities: Hill Descent Control, three off-road modes, and more.
If the Dacia Duster Adventure sports additional off-road improvements, you'll find them beyond these standard specs. But details about a customized model like that are scarce in the available information.
The Dacia Sandriders, having demonstrated their prowess in the Dakar Rally, are expanding their horizons, aiming to conquer roads in the sports world and perhaps even the finance industry, with their impressive vehicles owing to collaborations in the automotive sector. Meanwhile, for those seeking a less rugged yet equally capable journey, the standard Dacia Duster models offer a variety of engine options, drive types, and off-road capabilities.
