Dacia, the low-cost Romanian brand owned by French automaker Renault, isn’t exactly known for its concept cars, but that’s all changed now thanks to the Duster concept car, a crossover that the automaker says “reinvents” the genre.
The Duster’s futuristic style might preview some design themes that will eventually make their way onto the automaker’s rather humble offerings. Dacia has seen great success marketing to emerging markets like Eastern Europe and Russia.
The concept car stores a bicycle up front, an obvious nod to the youthful buyers with which the brand seeks to be associated. A chocolate brown and sky blue motif is evident throughout.
Underhood, the Duster concept features a 1.5-liter four-cylinder diesel that puts out 105-horsepower and 177 lb-ft. of torque.
Dacia says that its owner, Renault, was integral in helping the small brand produce its first-ever concept car.
